Comparison

Play View vs XBX Play & Remote Controller

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

XBX Play & Remote Controller

Control your gaming experience with a virtual gamepad, customize layouts, and test inputs. Discover new games through a visual catalog with details and categories. No account is needed to start playing.

Highlights
  • Interactive virtual gamepad
  • Customizable controller layouts
  • Controller input testing
  • Adjustable haptic feedback
  • Game discovery catalog
  • Landscape interface
Features
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Use an interactive virtual gamepad, explore different control layouts, test controller-style inputs, adjust haptic feedback, and discover games through a visual catalog. Features include: • Interactive virtual gamepad • Multiple controller layouts • Nearby controller discovery • Controller input testing • Adjustable haptic feedback • Optional button sound effects • Game discovery and search • Game details and categories • Recently viewed games • Landscape interface for iPhone and iPad No account or login is required. Some controller features and compatibility may vary depending on the device and system support. Subscription Details : • The subscription fee is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn it off by going to your settings. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during an active period • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • An account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours before the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Contact Us: https://sites.google.com/view/help-center-pdt Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/help-center-pdt/privacy-policy Term Of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/help-center-pdt/term-of-use

Screenshots

Play View4 screens
XBX Play & Remote Controller3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Play View at 4.1 against XBX Play & Remote Controller's 3.1. On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 XBX Play & Remote Controller sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. 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, 4.1 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 7 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Play View versus XBX Play & Remote Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlay ViewXBX Play & Remote Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (8 ratings) — better3.1 (7 ratings)
Number of ratings8 — better7
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAhmed GhalibDuc Thien Phan

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
3 purchases

XBX Play & Remote Controller

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Plan Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Premium Plan Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Premium Plan Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Play View free?
Play View is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is XBX Play & Remote Controller free?
XBX Play & Remote Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Play View or XBX Play & Remote Controller?
Play View is rated higher. Play View averages 4.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while XBX Play & Remote Controller averages 3.1 from 7 ratings.
Do Play View or XBX Play & Remote Controller have ads?
Neither Play View nor XBX Play & Remote Controller shows ads.

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