PXPlay vs StreamLight
PXPlay
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| Figure | PXPlay | StreamLight |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 0 |
| Spec score · Game Remote Play Software | 8.9 (#2) | 6.7 (#23) |
| Integrations | The app supports third-party gamepads, with controller compatibility depending on platform; Android supports compatible Bluetooth or USB controllers. | The project describes optional Philips Hue Sync support and branded tile artwork for the Windows 11 Xbox app’s “My apps” section. |
| Profiles | Users can register and switch among multiple console or account profiles. | Users can create up to three named profiles per host and set per-game overrides. |
| Remote access | Remote connections can use an experimental automatic mode or manual router port forwarding; automatic access requires console PSN connection, current firmware, and registration with login. | Tailscale integration can track LAN and Tailscale addresses for a host on one tile and optionally use the Tailscale endpoint. |
| Security | The maker says registration must occur on the same network as the console for security reasons. | The StreamTweak bridge signs commands with the client’s Moonlight identity certificate and requires one-time host approval using a four-digit PIN. |
| Support | Support is provided by email and through the official PXPlay subreddit. | The repository includes a “Support the Project” heading but states no support channel in the visible README text. |
Plans
PXPlay
- PXPlay iOS/Apple TVFree
- PXPlay Android$6.99, paid once
- PXPlay (PSPlay) PC€12.99, paid once
- PXPlay (PSPlay) Android APK licensePrice not published
- PXPlay (PSPlay) Android Google PlayPrice not published
- PXPlay (PSPlay) iOS / Apple TVPrice not published
In their own words
PXPlay
PXPlay streams a supported PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 console to another device for remote play, and can also make that device a virtual controller. The maker lists customizable on-screen gamepad layouts, button mapping, multiple console profiles, and a gamepad-only mode. Client options include Android, iOS, Apple TV, Windows, Linux, and macOS; the listed maximum resolution is 4k, and the PC and Android store pages describe upscaling. Remote connections can use an experimental automatic mode or manual router port forwarding. Automatic access requires a console PSN connection, current firmware, and account registration; registration must happen on the console's network. The manual recommends 5 GHz Wi-Fi for the client, a wired console connection, and at least 15 Mbps upload and download. Automatic access can fail on some networks, including those where the console has NAT type 3. The PC license costs €12.99 as a one-time purchase purchase for one user, and a demo is available before purchase.
StreamLight
StreamLight has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.