# This way vs Play Any

The clearest difference is review sentiment: This way at 100% against Play Any's 56%. This way also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Play Any's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. This way sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Play Any sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

This way ships an update every 4 months, Play Any every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | This way | Play Any |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-any/id6782400986/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 55.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nikita Morozov](https://appshunter.io/developer/892154553) | [CROSSAPP LP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625292886) |

## What reviewers say

### This way

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/this-way/id909665478)

A challenging reaction and concentration game where you guide colored circles to matching squares. Test your reflexes and strategic pathfinding skills across 30 levels. Compete for high scores and share your achievements with friends.

**Highlights:** Guide circles to matching squares, Test reaction and concentration, 30 exciting levels, High score tracking, Share achievements on Facebook, Train reflexes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Play Any

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-any/id6782400986)

Stream your favorite games from connected platforms to any device. Enjoy high-quality cloud gaming with low latency and seamless cross-device play. Access your entire library of supported titles anywhere, anytime.

**Highlights:** Stream games from connected platforms, Cloud gaming optimized for mobile, Continue play across multiple devices, Controller support, Low-latency game streaming, Access gaming library anywhere

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Play Pass | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Play Pass | $15.49 | per month |
| Yearly Pass | $39.99 | per year |
| 60 Minutes | $2.99 | one-time |
| 120 Minutes | $4.99 | one-time |
| 300 Minutes | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pass | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is This way free?

This way is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Play Any free?

Play Any is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do This way or Play Any have ads?

Neither This way nor Play Any shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, This way or Play Any?

This way ships an update every 4 months, and Play Any every 8 days. Most recently, This way was updated on October 24, 2026 and Play Any 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.*