Comparison

Faceplate vs PlayGlade

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

Head to head
About

Faceplate

Transform your Apple devices into a powerful gaming console. Stream games with hyper-fast cloud performance and seamless handoff between your iPhone and Apple TV. Enjoy a premium handheld experience with hybrid mouse controls.

Highlights
  • Hybrid cloud gaming
  • Seamless device handoff
  • Mobile gaming mode
  • Apple TV integration
  • Controller and mouse support
Features
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Why buy an expensive console when you already own the best hardware? Experience seamless, hybrid gaming across your Apple devices with hyper-fast cloud performance. Nvidia's GeForce Now backend is so optimized that you’d need a local PC pushing 200 FPS just to beat its input latency. Mobile Mode: Full-throttle gaming in your pocket. Use Hybrid Mouse controls for a premium handheld experience on the go. Apple TV Mode: Not just AirPlay - a total takeover. Pick a game on your iPhone and it hands off directly to the big screen. This is not screen mirroring. Connect your controller directly to the Apple TV for a native, lag-free experience. Mouse and keyboard support is also included. Stop buying extra boxes. Unlock the power of Apple Silicon.

About

PlayGlade

Stream a vast library of PC and console games directly to your mobile device without downloads or hardware. Enjoy instant play, cloud saves, and support for touch or controllers with a single subscription.

Highlights
  • Instant game streaming
  • No downloads or installs
  • Extensive game library
  • Cloud save synchronization
  • Touch and controller support
  • Weekly and monthly subscriptions
Features
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Thousands of hours of gameplay. Zero downloads. PlayGlade streams a full library of PC and console games straight to your phone and tablet. No console to buy, no gaming rig, no waiting for a 100 GB install to finish. Pick a title, press play, and you are in. TAP AND PLAY IN SECONDS Everything runs on our servers and streams to your screen, so even the most demanding games start instantly and take up no space on your device. HUNDREDS OF GAMES, ONE SUBSCRIPTION Browse a deep library spanning action, racing, strategy, role-playing, adventure and more — from big-name blockbusters to indie favorites. New titles are added every week, and they are all included. BUILT FOR TOUCH AND FOR CONTROLLERS Play with on-screen controls tuned for each title. Most Bluetooth game controllers are also supported. YOUR PROGRESS FOLLOWS YOU Saves live in the cloud. Start on your smartphone during a commute, pick up on your tablet at home, exactly where you stopped. SIGN IN WITHOUT THE HEADACHE Enter your email and we send you a code. No password to invent, no password to forget, no long registration form. WHAT YOU NEED A stable connection of 15 Mbps or faster — Wi-Fi or 5G recommended — and iOS 17 or later. Terms of Use: https://playglade.games/terms Privacy Policy: https://playglade.games/privacy

Screenshots

Faceplate4 screens
PlayGlade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Faceplate at every 5 days against PlayGlade's every 6 weeks. Faceplate also leads on monetization model (paid vs subscription) and device support (3 vs 1). PlayGlade's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18). On price, rating, 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. Faceplate sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and PlayGlade sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Faceplate against 5.0 for PlayGlade. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Faceplate ships an update every 5 days, PlayGlade every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Faceplate versus PlayGlade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFaceplatePlayGlade
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS1816.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB57 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPatrick BridgemanMykhailo Serhiienko

Customer experience

Faceplate

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PlayGlade

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Faceplate

One-time4
  • AppleTVFree
  • Mouse$4.99
  • Air$4.99
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  • Controller$4.99
2 purchases

PlayGlade

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$8.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$29.991 Month

Questions

Is Faceplate free?
Faceplate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlayGlade free?
PlayGlade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Faceplate or PlayGlade?
Faceplate and PlayGlade are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Faceplate or PlayGlade have ads?
Neither Faceplate nor PlayGlade shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Faceplate or PlayGlade?
Faceplate ships an update every 5 days, and PlayGlade every 6 weeks. Most recently, Faceplate was updated on October 24, 2026 and PlayGlade on October 19, 2026.

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