Portal vs The Cocktail Variable
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Portal
Stream games from your consoles to your devices with advanced visual and audio enhancements. Enjoy local co-op, cloud gaming, and a distraction-free browser for an immersive experience.
- Connect to multiple consoles
- Support for PlayStation and Xbox accounts
- 4K upscaling and 120FPS enhancement
- Spatial audio
- Cloud gaming
- Built-in frameless browser
- Local co-op mode
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Experience the future of gaming with Portal, the ultimate all in one remote play app, built with modern liquid glass design. CONNECT & PLAY • Effortlessly connect to multiple game consoles and manage them with ease. • Support for multiple PlayStation and Xbox accounts with iCloud sync. • Enjoy remote play that feels magical, with zero compromises on quality or performance. • Run up to 4 sessions at once with local co-op mode. • Game with PlayStation and Xbox today! IMMERSIVE VISUALS & AUDIO • Stunning HDR visuals and real-time 4K upscaling with "Super Resolution." • Super Frame Rate uses ML to enhance 60FPS streams to 120FPS for ultra-smooth gaming. • Spatial audio for a fully immersive gaming experience. CLOUD GAMING & BUILT-IN BROWSER • Play cloud games natively or through the built-in frameless browser, designed for distraction-free gaming. Download Portal today and unlock the ultimate console remote play experience. See, hear, and play like never before. Need help or have feedback? Contact us at: portal.support@oversoul.love Terms of Service — https://www.portalgaming.app/terms Privacy Policy — https://www.portalgaming.app/privacy Disclaimer — PlayStation, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation Portal are trademarks of Sony Group Corporation. Xbox, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X and Xbox Live are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. GeForce NOW and NVIDIA are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation. Portal: Remote Play is in no way endorsed by or affiliated with Sony Group Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, NVIDIA Corporation, or any associated subsidiaries, logos or trademarks.
The Cocktail Variable
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TCV - The Cocktail Variable: A Well-Crafted, thoughtfully designed and feature-rich cocktail discovery application for the home bar enthusiast Comprehensive Feature Set: -Multiple Discovery Methods: Random cocktails, search by name, search by ingredient, and inventory-based recommendations -Smart Inventory Management: Users can track what ingredients they have and get personalized drink suggestions based on a curated set of recipes -Wishlist Functionality: Shopping list feature for missing ingredients -Flavor Profiling: Sophisticated system for matching drinks to user preferences (flavor, strength, body, mood) User Experience: -Intuitive Navigation: Clear bottom tab navigation with descriptive icons -Accessibility Features: Health and safety information, consumer care support -Smart Recommendations: Algorithm that scores drinks based on user preferences and available ingredients -Rich Dataset: Extensive cocktail database with detailed flavor profiles -Local Storage: Efficient use of phone storage for user preferences and inventory
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Portal at Free against The Cocktail Variable's $2.99. The Cocktail Variable's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Portal is free to download; The Cocktail Variable costs $2.99 up front. Portal sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. The Cocktail Variable asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Portal | The Cocktail Variable |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (69 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 69 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | OverSoul Ltd | The Corbin Variable LLC |
In-app purchases
Portal
- Hardcore Gamer - Weekly$2.997 Days
- Hardcore Gamer - Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Ruby Gamer - Quarterly$9.993 Months
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- Sapphire Gamer - Quarterly$9.993 Months
- Emerald Gamer - Quarterly$9.993 Months
- Ruby Gamer - Yearly$19.991 Year
- Sapphire Gamer - Yearly$19.991 Year
- Emerald Gamer - Yearly$19.991 Year
- Hardcore Gamer - Yearly$59.991 Year
- Hardcore Gamer - Lifetime$199.99
The Cocktail Variable
No in-app purchases
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