Comparison

Play View vs Pylux

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

Head to head
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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Play View4 screens
Pylux4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Play View at 4.6 against Pylux's 4.1. Pylux's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (21 vs 7). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Play View sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Pylux sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Play View holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 21 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Play View versus Pylux: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlay ViewPylux
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7 ratings) — better4.1 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings721 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAhmed GhalibForward Technologies, LLC

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
4 purchases

Pylux

One-time4
  • Bronze Donation$2.99
  • Silver Donation$4.99
  • Gold Donation$9.99
Show 1 more
  • Platinum Donation$19.99

Questions

Is Play View free?
Play View is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pylux free?
Pylux is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Play View or Pylux?
Play View is rated higher. Play View averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Pylux averages 4.1 from 21 ratings.
Do Play View or Pylux have ads?
Neither Play View nor Pylux shows ads.

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