Comparison

Console Remote vs Play View

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

Play View

Stream your PlayStation games to your mobile devices with enhanced visuals and performance. Connect seamlessly to your PS4 or PS5 for an uncompromised remote play experience.

Highlights
  • HDR visuals
  • 4K/2K upscaling
  • 120FPS stream enhancement
  • Controller haptics
  • Connect to PS4/PS5
  • Manage multiple consoles
  • Zero compromise quality
Features
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ENHANCED REMOTE PLAY EXPERIENCE • Stunning HDR visuals and real-time 4K/2K upscaling • Advanced frame rate technology enhances 60FPS streams to 120FPS for ultra-smooth gameplay • Incredible controller haptics and feedback PLAY WITH EASE • Seamlessly connect to your PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles • Manage multiple consoles with ease • Experience remote play with zero compromises on quality or performance • Start gaming in seconds Download Play View and experience your favorite PlayStation games like never before. Got feedback or need help? Contact me: ed@noble9.io Privacy Policy https://play-view.noble9.io/privacy/ Disclaimer PlayStation, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation Portal are trademarks of Sony Group Corporation. This application is in no way endorsed by or affiliated with Sony Group Corporation or any associated subsidiaries, logos, or trademarks.

Screenshots

Console Remote4 screens
Play View4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Play View at Free against Console Remote's $7.99. Console Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#82 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Play View is free to download; Console Remote costs $7.99 up front. Play View sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Console Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Console Remote against 4.1 for Play View. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 8 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Console Remote versus Play View: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConsole RemotePlay View
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (13 ratings)4.1 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#82 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Vision Pro
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer莼乾 沈Ahmed Ghalib

In-app purchases

None

Console Remote

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Play View

One-time4
  • iOS Plus$4.99
  • Vision Plus$24.99
  • Vision Max$39.99
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  • Ultimate Bundle$44.99

Questions

Is Console Remote free?
Console Remote costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Play View free?
Play View is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Console Remote or Play View?
Play View is rated higher. Console Remote averages 4.1 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Play View averages 4.1 from 8 ratings.
Do Console Remote or Play View have ads?
Neither Console Remote nor Play View shows ads.

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