# IPA Installer vs PlayGlade

The clearest difference is rating: PlayGlade at 5.0 against IPA Installer's 1.1. IPA Installer's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPA Installer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days 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.

PlayGlade holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPA Installer has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

IPA Installer ships an update fortnightly, PlayGlade every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPA Installer | PlayGlade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.1 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipa-installer-dev-utility/id6765753853/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playglade-cloud-gaming/id6795507887/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 15 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Yaroslav Vorona](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896059949) | [Mykhailo Serhiienko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775740386) |

## What reviewers say

### IPA Installer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipa-installer-dev-utility/id6765753853)

This utility allows developers and QA teams to install developer-signed IPA builds for internal testing. It supports various build types and provides detailed signature information without modifying code or requiring App Store access.

**Highlights:** Install developer-signed IPA builds, Supports enterprise and ad-hoc test builds, Inspect signature status and profile details, Uses official Apple distribution mechanism, Manifest validation before installation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Earlly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |


### PlayGlade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playglade-cloud-gaming/id6795507887)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $29.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPA Installer free?

IPA Installer 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, IPA Installer or PlayGlade?

PlayGlade is rated higher. IPA Installer averages 1.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while PlayGlade averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do IPA Installer or PlayGlade have ads?

Neither IPA Installer nor PlayGlade shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IPA Installer or PlayGlade?

IPA Installer ships an update fortnightly, and PlayGlade every 6 weeks. Most recently, IPA Installer was updated on October 10, 2026 and PlayGlade on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*