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Moonlight vs PS Remote Play
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Moonlight
8.0GameStream client
PS Remote Play
8.0Application to control your PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5
| Metric | Moonlight | PS Remote Play |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Games |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 992 | 84 |
| 90-day Installs | 2.9K | 318 |
| 365-day Installs | 8.7K | 1.2K |
| Version | 6.1.0 | 9.0.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 16.4K | — |
| GitHub Forks | 993 | — |
| Open Issues | 511 | — |
| License | GPL-3.0 | — |
| Language | C++ | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | — |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Apr 13, 2023 |
Reviews
Moonlight
Moonlight is a GameStream client enabling gamers to stream games from a remote server to their devices. It supports multiple platforms, including macOS, Linux, Windows, and Steam Link, making it ideal for cross-platform gaming experiences.
Streams games from a remote server to your device.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support for various devices
- + Active development with regular updates
- + Free and open-source under GPL-3.0
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some ongoing issues on macOS
PS Remote Play
PS Remote Play lets you control your PlayStation 4 or 5 from your Mac, stream games, and access media. It's perfect for gamers who want to extend their console experience to their computer.
Enables remote control and game streaming from PlayStation 4 or 5 consoles to your Mac.
Pros
- + Controls PlayStation consoles remotely
- + Streams games to your Mac
- + Compatible with both PS4 and PS5
- + Official Sony application
Cons
- - No auto-updates via Homebrew
- - Performance may vary based on network