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Chiaki vs PXPlay

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Chiaki

7.0
Games

PlayStation remote play client

PXPlay

6.0
Games

Third-party Remote Play client for PlayStation consoles

Metric Chiaki PXPlay
Category Games Games
AI Score 7.0 6.0
30-day Installs 9 13
90-day Installs 56 31
365-day Installs 313 109
Version 2.2.0 2.0.0,8.0.2
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 2.2K 212
GitHub Forks 366 7
Open Issues 125 1
License
Language
Last GitHub Commit 5y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Sep 27, 2019 Oct 20, 2025

Reviews

Chiaki

Chiaki is a free and open-source PlayStation remote play client that enables cross-platform gaming, allowing users to stream PS4 and PS5 games to their Mac. It stands out as a cost-effective alternative to official PlayStation apps, appealing to gamers who prefer flexibility and customization.

Enables remote play of PS4 and PS5 games on a Mac.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source software
  • + Cross-platform support for various devices
  • + Active community and developer engagement

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Some open issues remain unresolved

PXPlay

PXPlay is a third-party Remote Play client for PlayStation consoles, offering a way to stream games from PS4 or PS5 to a Mac. It provides an alternative to the official PlayStation Remote Play app, potentially with additional features or improvements.

Enables streaming of games from PlayStation consoles to a Mac.

Pros

  • + Useful for gamers who want to stream games from PlayStation consoles to their Mac.
  • + Actively maintained, ensuring it stays updated with PlayStation's services.
  • + Potential for additional features or improvements over the official app.

Cons

  • - No auto-updates, requiring manual checks for updates.
  • - Unknown license and language, which may concern some users.