# CloudGear vs The Universe, Controlled

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CloudGear at 88% against The Universe, Controlled's 50%. CloudGear also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (586 vs 3). The Universe, Controlled's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CloudGear sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and The Universe, Controlled sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CloudGear holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloudGear has 586 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of CloudGear's written reviews are positive against 50% of The Universe, Controlled's.

CloudGear ships an update every 3 weeks, The Universe, Controlled every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloudGear | The Universe, Controlled |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (586 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudgear-pc-gaming-browser/id6751054342/reviews)** | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-universe-controlled/id6812953850/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **586** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bitwise Solutions Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1130455448) | [Lex Friedman](https://appshunter.io/developer/402531616) |

## 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 |


### The Universe, Controlled

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-universe-controlled/id6812953850)

Guide spacecraft, rockets, and UFOs to safe landings on planets and moons. Trace flight paths, avoid collisions with asteroids and aliens, and score points. Enjoy an immersive space experience with customizable sound options.

**Highlights:** Trace spacecraft paths, Avoid collisions, Land on planets/moons, Dodge aliens and asteroids, Score points, Customizable soundtrack and sound effects

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock The Universe | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock (Platinum) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CloudGear free?

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

### Is The Universe, Controlled free?

The Universe, Controlled is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CloudGear or The Universe, Controlled?

CloudGear is rated higher. CloudGear averages 4.8 out of 5 from 586 ratings, while The Universe, Controlled averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do CloudGear or The Universe, Controlled have ads?

Neither CloudGear nor The Universe, Controlled shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CloudGear or The Universe, Controlled?

CloudGear ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Universe, Controlled every 3 days. Most recently, CloudGear was updated on November 5, 2026 and The Universe, Controlled on October 31, 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.*