Comparison

Pylux vs Remote Play

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

Head to head
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.

About

Remote Play

Features
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Manage your gaming preferences, controller information, and personal setup notes in one convenient place. Keep track of device details, custom profiles, control references, sensitivity settings, screenshots, and gaming notes with a clean and intuitive experience designed for everyday players. Features: • Discover and view nearby compatible Bluetooth devices • Organize controller and device information • Create and manage custom gaming profiles • Save personal notes, tips, and setup references • Store control layouts and button references • Manage sensitivity preferences for different play styles • Save screenshots and reference images for quick access • Favorite important content for faster navigation • Clean and modern gaming-inspired design • Optimized for both iPhone and iPad • Fast and responsive experience • Private local storage on your device • No account required Designed to help players keep their gaming information organized, accessible, and easy to manage in a single place. Information about the auto-renewal of subscription • The pricing are from $6.99 weekly, $19.99 monthly • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost depends on the selected plan • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/2026-lkh/term-of-service Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/2026-lkh/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Pylux4 screens
Remote Play4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pylux and Remote Play are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Pylux sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Remote Play sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pylux ships an update every 4 days, Remote Play every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Pylux versus Remote Play: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPyluxRemote Play
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperForward Technologies, LLCKhac Hieu Le

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Pylux

One-time4
  • Bronze Donation$2.99
  • Silver Donation$4.99
  • Gold Donation$9.99
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  • Platinum Donation$19.99
2 purchases

Remote Play

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium Plan$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium Plan$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Pylux free?
Pylux is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Play free?
Remote Play is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pylux or Remote Play have ads?
Neither Pylux nor Remote Play shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pylux or Remote Play?
Pylux ships an update every 4 days, and Remote Play every 3 days. Most recently, Pylux was updated on September 19, 2026 and Remote Play on September 18, 2026.

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