Comparison

SofaPlay vs Console Remote

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

Head to head
About

SofaPlay

Stream photos and videos from your iOS device to your Smart TV wirelessly. This app connects your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to your TV, allowing you to instantly display media on the big screen without complex setup. It supports devices with UPnP/DLNA standards, including most modern TVs and some Blu-Ray players.

Highlights
  • Wireless media streaming
  • Connects iOS devices to Smart TVs
  • Instant display of photos and videos
  • iTunes file transfer support
  • UPnP/DLNA compatibility
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SofaPlay allows you to play media files directly from your iOS device on the tv. It connects your iPhone, iPod or iPad to your Smart TV and takes care of the streaming. Just choose any photo or video and it will appear instantly on the big screen in front of you. SofaPlay streams your video wirelessly to your TV. No configuration needed, no hassle. Also you can transfer any video, audio or image files via iTunes to your iOS device and use it in SofaPlay. IMPORTANT: SofaPlay is working with devices, which are supporting the UPnP/DLNA Digital Media Renderer standard. Fortunately, most of the new TVs are working with SofaPlay. Also, there are a few supported Blu-Ray Players. If your device has a network connection (wireless or wired), there is a great chance it is supported.

About

Console Remote

Transform your iPad or iPhone into a powerful PS5 remote play device. Experience console-quality gaming with ultra-low latency, 3K HDR streaming, and full DualSense controller support. Play your favorite games anywhere, anytime.

Highlights
  • Ultra-low latency streaming
  • 3K HDR video output
  • Full DualSense controller support
  • Optimized rendering engine
  • Advanced upscaling and sampling
  • Professional color space options
  • AirPods optimized audio
Features
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Turn Your iPad and iPhone into the Ultimate PS5 Streaming Companion! Console Remote is a powerful remote play tool built specifically for iPad and iPhone, designed to deliver a premium PlayStation 5 streaming experience. With ultra-low latency, 3K resolution, and full DualSense controller support, it transforms your iPad and iPhone into a true PS5 companion-anytime, anywhere. Whether you are on the couch, in bed, or on the go, enjoy console-quality gameplay directly on your iPad and iPhone. Key Features Ultra-low Latency Mode New synchronization engine, experience near-zero delay. Perfect sync with iPad and iPhone refresh rate for smooth, responsive gameplay. 3K HDR Video Streaming Enjoy enhanced visuals with up to 3K resolution HDR, powered by advanced super-resolution and image upsampling technologies. Frame Generation Technology Supports interpolation from 30 FPS to 60 FPS and from 60 FPS to 120 FPS. With intelligent motion frame interpolation and frame timing optimization, it delivers smoother gameplay while maintaining stable and natural visual quality. Full DualSense Controller Support Connect via native Bluetooth with full support for adaptive triggers, haptic feedback, touchpad, and gyroscope. Optimized Rendering Engine Built on Apple Metal and Audio Unit for high-performance video and audio rendering with reduced power consumption. Advanced Upscaling & Sampling Choose from low, medium, or high sampling modes to boost image clarity without sacrificing performance. Professional Color Space Support Switch between sRGB, Display P3, and Adobe RGB for accurate color tuning based on your screen. AirPods Optimized Audio Enjoy stable, low-latency wireless audio with seamless AirPods integration. MetalHUD Performance Monitor Full implementation of Apple MetalHUD, providing real-time monitoring of FPS, GPU, and memory usage. Requirements Virtual Touchpad and Virtual Controller Supports either a standalone virtual touchpad or a full virtual controller. Open [Virtual Control] > Check [Virtual Touchpad] or [Virtual Controller]. Remote Streaming Configure port forwarding on your router for ports 9295, 9296, 9297 and 9302 (UDP/TCP), or directly enable DMZ. Enable UPnP on your router. Open [Connect Device] > [PS5-Local] > [Edit] > [Connect Channel] > Select [Remote Connect]. Network Environment To avoid lag or pixelation, please follow the recommendations below Connect using a Wi-Fi 6 5GHz network Set your router channel to 149 (or 44 for EU/JP users) For improved stability, disable Location Services in your iPad and iPhone system settings Devices PlayStation 5 console DualSense wireless controller (third-party controllers are not officially supported) Systems iPad and iPhone running iOS 17.0 or higher, can work perfectly. Terms of Service https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Disclaimer PS5, PS4, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, DualShock, DualSense and PSN are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Console Remote is in no way endorsed by or affiliated with Sony Computer Entertainment lnc, or any associated subsidiaries, logos or trademarks.

Screenshots

SofaPlay1 screens
Console Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SofaPlay at Free against Console Remote's $7.99. SofaPlay also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 17.0). Console Remote's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 25%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, ads and device support 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

SofaPlay is free to download; Console Remote costs $7.99 up front. SofaPlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Console Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SofaPlay holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 12 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of SofaPlay's written reviews are positive against 64% of Console Remote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SofaPlay ships an update monthly, Console Remote every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on June 23, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
SofaPlay versus Console Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSofaPlayConsole Remote
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating4.5 (33 ratings) — better4.3 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews64.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings33 — better12
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#131 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS10.3 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFabian Pimminger莼乾 沈

Customer experience

SofaPlay

All ratings33 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative70.0%

Console Remote

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive64.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative32.1%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SofaPlay

One-time1
  • SofaPlay Pro$2.99
None

Console Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SofaPlay free?
SofaPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Console Remote free?
Console Remote costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SofaPlay or Console Remote?
SofaPlay is rated higher. SofaPlay averages 4.5 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Console Remote averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.
Do SofaPlay or Console Remote have ads?
Neither SofaPlay nor Console Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SofaPlay or Console Remote?
SofaPlay ships an update monthly, and Console Remote every 3 days. Most recently, SofaPlay was updated on June 23, 2026 and Console Remote on September 29, 2026.

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