# 虎牙直播 vs Play Remote

The clearest difference is rating: 虎牙直播 at 3.0 against Play Remote's 2.3. 虎牙直播 also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 0%) and ratings volume (671 vs 3). Play Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 虎牙直播 sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Play Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

虎牙直播 holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 虎牙直播 has 671 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of 虎牙直播's written reviews are positive against 0% of Play Remote's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 虎牙直播 | Play Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (671 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id871095743/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-remote/id1526091040/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **671** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **36.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 411 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guangzhou Huya Information Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1218630343) | [Shenzhen Yuemei Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691025722) |

## What reviewers say

### 虎牙直播

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id871095743)

This platform offers high-definition live streaming of popular mobile games and e-sports. Engage with a vibrant community of game enthusiasts through interactive features and discover a wide range of entertainment content.

**Highlights:** Game live streaming, eSports broadcasts, Interactive community, High-definition content, Entertainment genres

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 充值包1元 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 0.7虎牙币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 4.2虎牙币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 充值30元 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 35虎牙币 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 35000 金豆 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 61.6虎牙币 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 61600 金豆 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 75.6虎牙币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 75600 金豆 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 103.6虎牙币 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1个月领主续费 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 362.6虎牙币 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 362600 金豆 | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and fast performance
- 👍 Variety of content and streamers
- 💡 Innovative features like 3D mode

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💩 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🔍 Lack of English language support
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🚫 Forced app downloads, no web access

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Unreliable video playback and streaming
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Login and account issues for some users

**Requested features**

- Add English language support
- Improve video quality and stability
- Reduce intrusive ads and monetization
- Enhance user interface and customization


### Play Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-remote/id1526091040)

Control your DMP series Digital Audio Player from your mobile device. Manage music libraries, playlists, and player settings for a seamless listening experience.

**Highlights:** Mobile control for DMP audio players, Music library management, Playlist organization, Favorite song management, Working mode settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 虎牙直播 free?

虎牙直播 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Play Remote free?

Play Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 虎牙直播 or Play Remote?

虎牙直播 is rated higher. 虎牙直播 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 671 ratings, while Play Remote averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do 虎牙直播 or Play Remote have ads?

虎牙直播 shows ads; Play Remote does not.

### Which is updated more often, 虎牙直播 or Play Remote?

虎牙直播 ships an update every 10 days, and Play Remote every 10 days. Most recently, 虎牙直播 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Play Remote on October 24, 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.*