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AirConsole vs Maximum Settings

Both stand on cloud gaming services. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

AirConsole

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

AirConsole combines a shared screen with phone-based controls and supports play across several device types.

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Choose Maximum Settings if you want a cloud gaming PC you can customize and use with your own games, with dedicated resources while logged in. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or cannot meet the trial's location and signup requirements.

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The facts

	AirConsole	Maximum Settings
Free plan	Yes	A free trial
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Web	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	See the plans
Plans published	6	8
Maker	AirConsole	Maximum Settings
Website	airconsole.com	maximumsettings.com
On cloud gaming services	#17 of 40	#21 of 40

AirConsole: what it does well

Phones serve as controllers for shared-screen games.
Players can join without sharing a Wi-Fi network.
Homepage lists over 150 multiplayer games.
Hero removes ad breaks for everyone in a session.
Supports Android TV and Amazon Fire TV.

What to know first

Free version is limited.
Free play may include wait or subscription prompts.

Maximum Settings: what it does well

Install and personalize games and software on the cloud PC.
Use games you own or buy from several listed game stores.
Advertises up to 4K resolution and 120 FPS on compatible screens.
Ray tracing is supported.
Files are saved after logout.

What to know first

There is no free plan.
Trial accounts are limited to the United States and Canada.
Trial signup requires a physical address and valid phone number.
A stable internet connection is essential; 10 Mbps download is recommended.

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