Comparison

Console Remote vs Asobi

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Console Remote

Transform your iPad or iPhone into a powerful PS5 remote play device. Experience console-quality gaming with ultra-low latency, 3K HDR streaming, and full DualSense controller support. Play your favorite games anywhere, anytime.

Highlights
  • Ultra-low latency streaming
  • 3K HDR video output
  • Full DualSense controller support
  • Optimized rendering engine
  • Advanced upscaling and sampling
  • Professional color space options
  • AirPods optimized audio
Features
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Turn Your iPad and iPhone into the Ultimate PS5 Streaming Companion! Console Remote is a powerful remote play tool built specifically for iPad and iPhone, designed to deliver a premium PlayStation 5 streaming experience. With ultra-low latency, 3K resolution, and full DualSense controller support, it transforms your iPad and iPhone into a true PS5 companion-anytime, anywhere. Whether you are on the couch, in bed, or on the go, enjoy console-quality gameplay directly on your iPad and iPhone. Key Features Ultra-low Latency Mode New synchronization engine, experience near-zero delay. Perfect sync with iPad and iPhone refresh rate for smooth, responsive gameplay. 3K HDR Video Streaming Enjoy enhanced visuals with up to 3K resolution HDR, powered by advanced super-resolution and image upsampling technologies. Frame Generation Technology Supports interpolation from 30 FPS to 60 FPS and from 60 FPS to 120 FPS. With intelligent motion frame interpolation and frame timing optimization, it delivers smoother gameplay while maintaining stable and natural visual quality. Full DualSense Controller Support Connect via native Bluetooth with full support for adaptive triggers, haptic feedback, touchpad, and gyroscope. Optimized Rendering Engine Built on Apple Metal and Audio Unit for high-performance video and audio rendering with reduced power consumption. Advanced Upscaling & Sampling Choose from low, medium, or high sampling modes to boost image clarity without sacrificing performance. Professional Color Space Support Switch between sRGB, Display P3, and Adobe RGB for accurate color tuning based on your screen. AirPods Optimized Audio Enjoy stable, low-latency wireless audio with seamless AirPods integration. MetalHUD Performance Monitor Full implementation of Apple MetalHUD, providing real-time monitoring of FPS, GPU, and memory usage. Requirements Virtual Touchpad and Virtual Controller Supports either a standalone virtual touchpad or a full virtual controller. Open [Virtual Control] > Check [Virtual Touchpad] or [Virtual Controller]. Remote Streaming Configure port forwarding on your router for ports 9295, 9296, 9297 and 9302 (UDP/TCP), or directly enable DMZ. Enable UPnP on your router. Open [Connect Device] > [PS5-Local] > [Edit] > [Connect Channel] > Select [Remote Connect]. Network Environment To avoid lag or pixelation, please follow the recommendations below Connect using a Wi-Fi 6 5GHz network Set your router channel to 149 (or 44 for EU/JP users) For improved stability, disable Location Services in your iPad and iPhone system settings Devices PlayStation 5 console DualSense wireless controller (third-party controllers are not officially supported) Systems iPad and iPhone running iOS 17.0 or higher, can work perfectly. Terms of Service https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Disclaimer PS5, PS4, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, DualShock, DualSense and PSN are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Console Remote is in no way endorsed by or affiliated with Sony Computer Entertainment lnc, or any associated subsidiaries, logos or trademarks.

About

Asobi

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a high-quality client for remote play on your PlayStation 4 or 5. Stream games with support for real controllers, virtual buttons, and smart streaming features. Unlock enhanced visuals, performance, and controller feedback with an optional in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Remote play for PS4/PS5
  • Real controller support
  • Virtual on-screen buttons
  • Account cloud sync
  • 1080p streaming
  • HDR video support (paid)
  • Haptic feedback (paid)
Features
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This app client turns your iPhone or iPad into a high-quality PS Remote Play client for your PlayStation® 4 and PlayStation® 5, with support for real controllers, virtual buttons and smart streaming. Core experience: • Account cloud sync - keep your consoles and settings in sync across devices. • Connect and remote play from your PS4 or PS5 • Multiple accounts - sign in with both local and PSN accounts. • Game info & progress - see what you’re playing and how far you’ve come. • 1080p / 30 fps SDR streaming - smooth, sharp video that just works. • Automatic bitrate - the app adapts quality to your network. • Special Backbone controller support with an experience akin to the PlayStation Portal • Built-in virtual controller overlay for on-screen play. • PS Cloud streaming support (PlayStation® Plus membership required for PlayStation® Cloud Game Streaming) • Internet Remote Play support • Automatic console registration support (Register consoles without having to use a pairing code) • PlayStation 5 multiplayer couch co-op support - up to 4 players on one screen, over local or internet Remote Play. • PlayStation 4 multiplayer couch co-op support - up to 4 players on one screen, over local Remote Play. Unlock the full mobile experience with a single in-app purchase: • Full DualShock 4, DualSense, DualSense Edge support • HDR video - take full advantage of your device’s color and contrast. • 1080 / 60 fps streaming - double the smoothness for responsive play. • ProMotion upscaling (4k) & up to 120 fps (on supported devices). • Low latency modes for lower lag between the PlayStation console and your device. • Manual bitrate control - tune quality and bandwidth to your network. • Experimental FEC mode - helps recover from visual skips on unstable Wi-Fi. • Audio settings - reduce sound delay and fine-tune behavior. • Controller haptics - feel more of the game. • Zoom & Pan - crop and focus the part of the screen that matters most for a full screen experience! • On-screen lightbar halo - visualize controller status right on your display. • On-device gyro support - emulate your controller gryo on iPhone or iPad. • On-device haptics - subtle taps and feedback from the device itself. • 1:1 adaptive trigger parity (DualSense / DualSense Edge) - native-feel trigger resistance that matches the real PlayStation experience. • 16 screen filters - Vivid, Monochrome, Cell Shaded, 32-bit and more, to restyle your game. Disclaimer Asobi is an independent Remote Play client for PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5. It is intended for use with content you own or are licensed to use, on hardware you own, with a valid PlayStation Network account and, for cloud streaming, an active PlayStation Plus subscription. Asobi does not circumvent copy protection or facilitate piracy. Asobi is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sony Interactive Entertainment. PlayStation®, PlayStation Plus®, DualShock®, DualSense®, PlayStation Portal®, PlayStation®4, and PlayStation®5 are trademarks of the Sony Group Corporation.

Screenshots

Console Remote4 screens
Asobi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Asobi at Free against Console Remote's $7.99. Asobi also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (160 vs 12). Console Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On review sentiment, ads and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Asobi is free to download; Console Remote costs $7.99 up front. Asobi sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Console Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Asobi holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Asobi has 160 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Console Remote's written reviews are positive against 61% of Asobi's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Console Remote ships an update every 3 days, Asobi weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Console Remote versus Asobi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConsole RemoteAsobi
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (12 ratings)4.7 (160 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.6% of reviews — better61.1% of reviews
Number of ratings12160 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB83 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer莼乾 沈Inside Internet

Customer experience

Console Remote

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive64.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative31.6%

Asobi

All ratings160 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral5.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral15.0%
Negative23.9%

In-app purchases

None

Console Remote

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Asobi

One-time6
  • iOS Premium$4.99
  • macOS Premium$9.99
  • tvOS Premium$9.99
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  • Standard Bundle$19.99
  • visionOS Premium$24.99
  • Ultimate Bundle$39.99

Questions

Is Console Remote free?
Console Remote costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Asobi free?
Asobi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Console Remote or Asobi?
Asobi is rated higher. Console Remote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Asobi averages 4.7 from 160 ratings.
Do Console Remote or Asobi have ads?
Neither Console Remote nor Asobi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Console Remote or Asobi?
Console Remote ships an update every 3 days, and Asobi weekly. Most recently, Console Remote was updated on October 14, 2026 and Asobi on October 11, 2026.

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