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PXPlay vs Moonlight
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
PXPlay
6.0Third-party Remote Play client for PlayStation consoles
Moonlight
8.0GameStream client
| Metric | PXPlay | Moonlight |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Games |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 13 | 992 |
| 90-day Installs | 31 | 2.9K |
| 365-day Installs | 109 | 8.7K |
| Version | 2.0.0,8.0.2 | 6.1.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 212 | 16.4K |
| GitHub Forks | 7 | 993 |
| Open Issues | 1 | 511 |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | — | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Oct 20, 2025 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
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.
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