GamrX vs Pylux
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GamrX
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This app is your ultimate companion for managing your gaming life. With a clean interface and powerful features, you can: 1. Track Your Playtime Keep a detailed log of all the games you're currently playing so you never lose track of where you left off. 2. Build Your Game Library Archive your completed games to create a personal collection and see how far you've come as a gamer. 3. Create & Share Playlists Organize games into custom playlists—by genre, mood, or goal—and easily share them with your friends. 4. Discover & Wishlist New Titles Search for any game and add it to your wishlist to keep an eye on your next adventure.
Pylux
Stream your PS4 or PS5 games to your iPhone or iPad, whether you're at home or on the go. Enjoy full controller support, smooth video, and adaptive quality based on your network. It's completely free and open source.
- Stream PS4/PS5 games to iPhone/iPad
- Full controller input support
- Adaptive video quality
- On-screen touch controls
- Physical controller compatibility
- Open source and free
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Play your PS4 or PS5 game library on your iPhone or iPad — at home or from anywhere. Free, open source, and nothing locked behind a paywall. YOUR CONSOLE. ANY SCREEN. Remote Play puts your PS4 or PS5 on your iPhone or iPad — whether you're in another room or across the world. Full controller input, smooth video, the game exactly as it runs on your console. INTERNET PLAY Access the your Game Library and Game Catalog directly from your device. Stream games without your console powered on. BUILT FOR REAL PLAY • Physical controllers work — DualSense, DualShock 4, MFi, and more connect over Bluetooth • Rumble and haptics pass through to your controller or your iPhone's Taptic Engine • On-screen touch controls when you need them, out of the way when you don't • Swap face button mapping for third-party controllers QUALITY THAT ADAPTS Pylux adjusts video quality to your network automatically. Turn it up manually when your connection is solid, or dial it back when bandwidth is tight. FREE. ALL OF IT. Pylux is open source, community-build, and completely free. There is no premium tier and no features behind a paywall. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Sony Interactive Entertainment. PlayStation, PS4, PS5, DualShock, and DualSense are trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. PlayStation Plus membership required for Internet Play. Use only with content and hardware you own or are licensed to use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GamrX at none against Pylux's 4. GamrX also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Pylux sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. GamrX asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | GamrX | Pylux |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.9 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sachin Kumar | Forward Technologies, LLC |
In-app purchases
GamrX
No in-app purchases
Pylux
- Bronze Donation$2.99
- Silver Donation$4.99
- Gold Donation$9.99
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- Platinum Donation$19.99





