# CloudGear vs Play Any

CloudGear and Play Any both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of CloudGear's written reviews are positive against 56% of Play Any's. CloudGear also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Play Any's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CloudGear sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Play Any sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for CloudGear against 4.7 for Play Any. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 559 and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of CloudGear's written reviews are positive against 56% of Play Any's.

CloudGear ships an update every 3 weeks, Play Any every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloudGear | Play Any |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (559 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudgear-pc-gaming-browser/id6751054342/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-any/id6782400986/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 559 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 55.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bitwise Solutions Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1130455448) | [CROSSAPP LP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625292886) |

## What reviewers say

### CloudGear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudgear-pc-gaming-browser/id6751054342)

This app enhances cloud gaming by delivering high-resolution, high-frame-rate streaming with advanced codec support and low latency. It transforms your mobile device into a portable gaming rig, supporting external displays, controllers, and desktop-class input.

**Highlights:** Stream in 5K, 120 FPS, and HDR, Low-latency custom rendering engine, Connect to external displays and AR glasses, Desktop-class mouse and keyboard control, Controller vibration support, Universal controller compatibility

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Unlock - 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Full Unlock - 1 Year | $14.99 | per year |
| Full Unlock - Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### Play Any

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-any/id6782400986)

Stream your favorite games from connected platforms to any device. Enjoy high-quality cloud gaming with low latency and seamless cross-device play. Access your entire library of supported titles anywhere, anytime.

**Highlights:** Stream games from connected platforms, Cloud gaming optimized for mobile, Continue play across multiple devices, Controller support, Low-latency game streaming, Access gaming library anywhere

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Play Pass | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Play Pass | $15.49 | per month |
| Yearly Pass | $39.99 | per year |
| 60 Minutes | $2.99 | one-time |
| 120 Minutes | $4.99 | one-time |
| 300 Minutes | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pass | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CloudGear free?

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

### Is Play Any free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CloudGear or Play Any?

CloudGear is rated higher. CloudGear averages 4.8 out of 5 from 559 ratings, while Play Any averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do CloudGear or Play Any have ads?

Neither CloudGear nor Play Any shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CloudGear or Play Any?

CloudGear ships an update every 3 weeks, and Play Any every 8 days. Most recently, CloudGear was updated on October 25, 2026 and Play Any on October 24, 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.*