Comparison

Pylux vs PS Remoter

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

PS Remoter

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Bring video and audio from your own PS4 or PS5 to iPhone and iPad. Keep playing with on-screen controls or a compatible controller. Start on your local network • Basic is free, with local streaming at up to 720p / 30 FPS. • Follow the setup guide to add your console, obtain your PSN Account ID and pair. • Use game audio and your microphone. The microphone is used only after you enable it and grant permission. Make the controls yours • On-screen buttons, sticks and a two-finger touchpad let you play directly on your device. • Play with controllers supported by iOS or a keyboard. • The stream toolbar stays hidden until you tap the small dot at the left edge. Optional Pro: one-time purchase • Connect over the internet through PlayStation Network without sharing the console's local network. • Up to 1080p / 60 FPS source video, with HEVC, PS5 HDR, upscaling and sharpening where supported. • Controller rumble, motion input and adaptive triggers on supported devices and games. • Use iPhone or iPad motion sensors, or automatically fall back when controller motion is unavailable; switch sources and recenter the device while streaming. • Up to four local players and PSN game library features after separate authorization. • Custom on-screen control positions, sizes and opacity with separate portrait and landscape layouts, plus controller and keyboard mappings and stick and trigger deadzones. • Automatic reconnection, keeping the stream briefly when you leave the app, and advanced display, connection preset, spatial audio and microphone settings. Pro covers iPhone and iPad. Restore it using the Apple account used for purchase. Mac Pro is sold separately. Pricing is shown on Apple's in-app purchase sheet. Before you start Requires iOS / iPadOS 17 or later and your own PS4 or PS5 with Remote Play enabled. Initial pairing needs the console address, the user's PSN Account ID and the pairing code displayed on the console. Start on the same local network; if discovery is unavailable, enter the console's IP address manually. Internet play requires Pro, PSN sign-in and a suitable network. Cellular streaming uses mobile data. Quality, latency and accessory features depend on your network, console, game and device. The app does not provide 4K or native 120 FPS source video. Controller feedback may differ from official connection methods. Pairing keys and sign-in tokens are stored in Keychain. Optional console sync is off by default. When enabled, it shares console details and pairing keys through iCloud Keychain; sign-in tokens stay on the device. If something goes wrong, open Settings > Help & Diagnostics to view and choose whether to share diagnostics. Available in English and Simplified Chinese. No console, games or game subscriptions are included. PS Remoter is independently developed and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sony or PlayStation. PlayStation, PS4 and PS5 are trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment.

Screenshots

Pylux4 screens
PS Remoter4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pylux and PS Remoter 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 PS Remoter sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pylux ships an update every 4 days, PS Remoter every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Pylux versus PS Remoter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPyluxPS Remoter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (25 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperForward Technologies, LLC久阳 谢

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

PS Remoter

One-time2
  • PS Remoter Pro$4.99
  • PS Remoter Pro (iOS)$4.99

Questions

Is Pylux free?
Pylux is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PS Remoter free?
PS Remoter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pylux or PS Remoter have ads?
Neither Pylux nor PS Remoter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pylux or PS Remoter?
Pylux ships an update every 4 days, and PS Remoter every 3 days. Most recently, Pylux was updated on November 5, 2026 and PS Remoter on November 10, 2026.

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