# PlayCloud vs MatchMagic Kids

The clearest difference is rating: MatchMagic Kids at 5.0 against PlayCloud's 2.3. MatchMagic Kids also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). PlayCloud's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price 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. MatchMagic Kids asks for nothing beyond the download.

MatchMagic Kids holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlayCloud has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PlayCloud ships an update every 5 days, MatchMagic Kids every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlayCloud | MatchMagic Kids |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playcloud-gaming-console/id6477292757/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matchmagic-kids/id6802467950/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 61 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chen Eliezer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531472079) | [Yoomi Nam](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802467952) |

## 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 |


### MatchMagic Kids

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matchmagic-kids/id6802467950)

A playful matching game for young children aged 2-6. It features colorful themes like animals and vehicles to help kids practice attention, vocabulary, and early thinking skills through engaging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Animal, food, and vehicle matching themes, Develops attention and vocabulary, Age-appropriate challenges, Simple controls, Four difficulty levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlayCloud free?

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

### Is MatchMagic Kids free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PlayCloud or MatchMagic Kids?

MatchMagic Kids is rated higher. PlayCloud averages 2.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while MatchMagic Kids averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PlayCloud or MatchMagic Kids have ads?

PlayCloud shows ads; MatchMagic Kids does not.

### Which is updated more often, PlayCloud or MatchMagic Kids?

PlayCloud ships an update every 5 days, and MatchMagic Kids every 2 days. Most recently, PlayCloud was updated on October 7, 2026 and MatchMagic Kids on October 8, 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.*