Comparison

Asobi vs Steam Database

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

Head to head
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. • Realtime 2D to 3D conversion - supporting Side-by-Side (SBS), TriOviz and Anaglyph (Red/Cyan) for 3D displays and XR glasses. 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.

About

Steam Database

Explore the complete Steam game catalog, monitor player statistics, and compare your game library with friends. Discover price histories, sales, and detailed game information directly from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Player charts and live statistics
  • Price history across all regions
  • Detailed game database
  • Sales and deals tracker
  • Steam library comparison
  • Personal Steam stats
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Browse and explore the entire Steam catalog, track player counts and charts, compare your Steam library with friends, view price history across all regions, discover sales and deals, and check detailed stats for any game, all from your phone. Features: - Player charts and live statistics - Price history across all regions - Game database with detailed info - Sales and deals tracker - Steam library comparison - Connect your Steam account to view your personal stats Not affiliated with Valve or Steam.

Screenshots

Asobi4 screens
Steam Database4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Asobi at 4.7 against Steam Database's 4.0. Asobi also leads on ratings volume (213 vs 7) and device support (5 vs 3). Steam Database's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Asobi sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Steam Database sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Asobi holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Asobi has 213 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Asobi versus Steam Database: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAsobiSteam Database
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (213 ratings) — better4.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings213 — better7
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB27 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperInside InternetFerhat Arslan

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Asobi

One-time6
  • iOS Premium$4.99
  • macOS Premium$9.99
  • tvOS Premium$9.99
Show 3 more
  • Standard Bundle$19.99
  • visionOS Premium$24.99
  • Ultimate Bundle$39.99
5 purchases

Steam Database

One-time5
  • Donate$3.99
  • Donate$22.99
  • Donate$44.99
Show 2 more
  • Donate$69.99
  • Donate$89.99

Questions

Is Asobi free?
Asobi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Steam Database free?
Steam Database is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Asobi or Steam Database?
Asobi is rated higher. Asobi averages 4.7 out of 5 from 213 ratings, while Steam Database averages 4.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Asobi or Steam Database have ads?
Neither Asobi nor Steam Database shows ads.

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