Comparison

BEYOND Touch™ vs CloudGear

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

Head to head
About

BEYOND Touch™

Control your PlayStation 3 game with an iOS device. Connect wirelessly to your console for intuitive touch controls. Play solo or with a friend.

Highlights
  • Wireless PS3 game control
  • Intuitive touch controls
  • Easy connection to PS3
  • Solo and Duo play modes
  • iOS device compatibility
Features
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Use the BEYOND Touch™ app to control your BEYOND: Two Souls™ game on the PlayStation®3 system. The app can be used on any iOS device to replace your wireless controller. All you’ll need is for your PlayStation®3 system to be on the same WiFi network as your iOS device and you’ll be ready to play the game with touch controls. Please note: This app acts only as a controller. In order to play the BEYOND: Two Souls game, you will need a PlayStation®3 system and the game, purchased separately at any participating retailer. BEYOND Touch Features: •Play the game on your PlayStation®3 system with intuitive touch controls designed for your iOS device; •Easy to play, even if you’ve never played a PS3 game before; •Easy to connect to your PlayStation®3 system; •Play the adventure in Solo mode, or in Duo mode with a friend using your preferred device. The following Terms of Use and Privacy Policy apply to use of this App, depending on your country of residence:  Europe, Middle East, Africa, India, Russia, Oceana: http://eu.playstation.com/legal  Asia Pacific: http://www.scei.co.jp/legal/index.html  About BEYOND: Two Souls™: From the visionary mind of David Cage, director of the award-winning Heavy Rain™ game, comes the most powerfully emotional experience on the PlayStation®3 system. A singularly unique, psychological action thriller featuring ELLEN PAGE and WILLEM DAFOE, the BEYOND: Two Souls game takes you on emotional journey through the remarkable life of Jodie Holmes. •Dive into a gripping and unpredictable, psychological action thriller starring ACADEMY AWARD® nominated actors. •Explore stunning and varied settings across the world in an epic journey through 15 years of a character's life. •Control Jodie and an invisible entity through spectacular action sequences and puzzles with unique controls. •Experience cutting-edge technology from Quantic Dream in one of the best-looking games ever seen on the PlayStation®3 system. With the BEYOND Touch™ application, experience this unique adventure playing with your iOS device. The application can be used in the following languages: French, English, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Russian, Polish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Greek, Czech, Hungarian, Croatian, Turkish.

About

CloudGear

This app enhances cloud gaming by delivering high-resolution, high-frame-rate streaming with advanced codec support and low latency. It transforms your mobile device into a portable gaming rig, supporting external displays, controllers, and desktop-class input.

Highlights
  • Stream in 5K, 120 FPS, and HDR
  • Low-latency custom rendering engine
  • Connect to external displays and AR glasses
  • Desktop-class mouse and keyboard control
  • Controller vibration support
  • Universal controller compatibility
Features
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CloudGear is the browser designed for gamers - custom-engineered to deliver the speed, visuals, and control that other browsers can't. Stream from GeForce NOW, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Amazon Luna, Boosteroid, or any browser-based game with performance and immersion mobile gaming has never had. Plug into a TV, monitor, or AR glasses and your iPhone or iPad becomes a portable gaming rig. No console required. UNCOMPROMISED PERFORMANCE - High-Resolution Gaming: Stream at up to 5K video on supported platforms. - Smooth Frame Rates: Up to 120fps for fast, responsive gameplay - plus frame pacing that helps to eliminate stutter. - Advanced Codec Support: H.265 and AV1 for efficient streaming at maximum quality. - Low-Latency Streaming: A custom rendering engine built for speed. Frames display sooner and gameplay feels closer to native. YOUR GAME, ANY SCREEN - External Display & AR Glasses: Connect to a TV, monitor, or AR glasses like XREAL, Rokid, VITURE, or RayNeo via USB-C or HDMI. CloudGear outputs at native resolution with no black bars, turning your iOS device into a portable gaming rig you can plug in and play anywhere. - Apple TV Companion: Pair your iPhone or iPad with the CloudGear app for Apple TV and hand games off to the big screen. - HDR & 10-Bit Color: High dynamic range and rich color depth bring games to life the way developers intended. - Configurable Video Sizing: Zoom, stretch, or manually position the stream to fill every inch of your display. - Spatial Audio & Surround Sound: Support for 7.1 channel surround sound and spatial audio. DESKTOP-CLASS GAMING CONTROLS - True Mouse Pointer & Keyboard Lock: Get the precision you need with mouse pointer lock that makes your mobile experience feel like playing on desktop. - Steam Controller: First-class Valve Steam Controller support - use its trackpad as a mouse, with full control remapping for keyboard-and-mouse only games. - Controller Vibration: Full rumble for any connected controller. For controllers without motors, vibration routes through your iPhone's Taptic Engine. - Virtual Mouse: No mouse or controller? Control a virtual pointer using touch gestures alone. - Universal Compatibility: Works with any iOS-supported Bluetooth or USB-C controller, plus external keyboards and mice. QUICK LAUNCH & WIDGETS - Quick Launch Bookmarks: Bookmark individual games and launch them with a single tap - no menus, no browsing. - Home Screen Widget: Add any game to your iOS Home Screen as a widget for instant access. - iCloud Sync: All bookmarks sync automatically across your devices via iCloud. CloudGear works with major cloud gaming services and enables the best experience for each: - GeForce Now: Up to 5K @ 120fps, H.265 & AV1 codec, HDR, 10-bit color, 7.1 surround sound - Boosteroid: Up to 4K @ 120fps, AV1 codec, HDR, custom resolution selection - Xbox Cloud Gaming: Up to 1440p video, built-in Better xCloud script manager for higher bitrate, improved input, and more - Amazon Luna: Up to 1080p @ 60fps, max resolution and bitrate unlocked even on iPhone - OnePlay: Up to 4K @ 120fps - HTML5 Gaming Sites: Full controller support, mouse pointer lock, and keyboard lock for browser-based games Actual streaming quality depends on each service's capabilities and your account tier. CloudGear enables the maximum quality available. Please note: CloudGear is a premium utility. A subscription or one-off lifetime purchase is required to access the browser and all features. A 7-day free trial is available for new subscribers. Disclaimer: CloudGear is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by GeForce Now, Boosteroid, Amazon Luna, OnePlay or Xbox. It is simply compatible with these third-party services in its capacity as a general web browser. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.cloudgear.app/privacy/

Screenshots

BEYOND Touch™4 screens
CloudGear4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CloudGear at 4.8 against BEYOND Touch™'s 3.4. CloudGear also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 50%). BEYOND Touch™'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. CloudGear sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. BEYOND Touch™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CloudGear holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 226 and 472 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of BEYOND Touch™'s written reviews are positive against 88% of CloudGear's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BEYOND Touch™ versus CloudGear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBEYOND Touch™CloudGear
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (226 ratings)4.8 (472 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.2% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings226472 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS6.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB58 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPlayStation Mobile Inc.Bitwise Solutions Limited

Customer experience

BEYOND Touch™

All ratings226 ratings
Positive59.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative36.7%
Written reviews422 reviews
Positive50.2%
Neutral7.8%
Negative41.9%

CloudGear

All ratings472 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral5.6%
Negative6.9%

Bugs and requests

BEYOND Touch™

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Endless login loop
  • No PS4/PS3 found
  • App crashes
  • Compatibility issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for PS5 and Xbox
  • Make it playable without PS4/PS3
  • Add iOS/PC support
  • Improve motion controls

CloudGear

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BEYOND Touch™

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

CloudGear

Subscriptions2
  • Full Unlock - 1 Month$1.991 Month
  • Full Unlock - 1 Year7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Unlock - Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is BEYOND Touch™ free?
BEYOND Touch™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CloudGear free?
CloudGear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BEYOND Touch™ or CloudGear?
CloudGear is rated higher. BEYOND Touch™ averages 3.4 out of 5 from 226 ratings, while CloudGear averages 4.8 from 472 ratings.
Do BEYOND Touch™ or CloudGear have ads?
Neither BEYOND Touch™ nor CloudGear shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BEYOND Touch™ or CloudGear?
BEYOND Touch™ ships an update every 3 weeks, and CloudGear every 3 weeks. Most recently, BEYOND Touch™ was updated on October 15, 2026 and CloudGear on October 17, 2026.

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