# PlayCloud vs nanogram

The clearest difference is review sentiment: nanogram at 78% against PlayCloud's 33%. nanogram also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). PlayCloud's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlayCloud sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. nanogram asks for nothing beyond the download.

nanogram holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: nanogram has 442 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of PlayCloud's written reviews are positive against 78% of nanogram's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlayCloud | nanogram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playcloud-gaming-console/id6477292757/reviews) | **[4.8 (442 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nanogram/id6755158260/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **442** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **78.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 61 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Chen Eliezer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531472079) | [Social Platforms Inc., DE, US](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835248129) |

## What reviewers say

### PlayCloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playcloud-gaming-console/id6477292757)

Transform your phone into a game controller for local multiplayer fun on your TV. Play a variety of free party and competitive games with friends and family, all from your couch.

**Highlights:** Phone as TV game controller, Local multiplayer gaming, Free to play, Party games, Competitive games, Over 8 free games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PlayCloud Supporter | $3.99 | per month |


### nanogram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nanogram/id6755158260)

Experience an endless stream of quick, playable games generated by AI from text prompts. Instantly jump into new challenges with simple controls and satisfying gameplay, perfect for short breaks or extended play sessions. Anyone can create and share their own games.

**Highlights:** Endless feed of playable games, AI-generated games from text prompts, Instant gameplay with simple controls, Create and share your own games, Short, satisfying game sessions, Non-repetitive gaming experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlayCloud free?

PlayCloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is nanogram free?

nanogram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PlayCloud or nanogram?

nanogram is rated higher. PlayCloud averages 2.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while nanogram averages 4.8 from 442 ratings.

### Do PlayCloud or nanogram have ads?

PlayCloud shows ads; nanogram does not.

### Which is updated more often, PlayCloud or nanogram?

PlayCloud ships an update every 5 days, and nanogram every 5 days. Most recently, PlayCloud was updated on September 22, 2026 and nanogram on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*