# SofaPlay vs Console Remote

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | SofaPlay | Console Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $7.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sofaplay/id684463024/reviews)** | [4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/console-remote/id6738534883/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **64.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#136** |
| Size | 28 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fabian Pimminger](https://appshunter.io/developer/516567851) | [莼乾 沈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686511743) |

## What reviewers say

### SofaPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sofaplay/id684463024)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SofaPlay Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


### Console Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/console-remote/id6738534883)

**Currently charting:** #136 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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