# PlayStation App

> Connect. Discover. Control.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.scee.psxandroid](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.scee.psxandroid)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.scee.psxandroid`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** PlayStation Mobile Inc.
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 178,851,365
- **Rating:** 3.47 / 5 (1,101,593 ratings)
- **Version:** 26.8.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-10
- **First published:** 2011-01-11
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 75 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scee.psxandroid)
- **Website:** [http://www.playstation.com/support/](http://www.playstation.com/support/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.playstation.com/legal/privacy-policy/](https://www.playstation.com/legal/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The PlayStation App keeps you connected to your gaming world wherever you are. See which friends are online, chat via voice or messages, and explore their profiles and trophies. Discover new games, pre-order titles, and find great deals on the PlayStation Store. Stay updated with the latest PlayStation news and notifications right on your phone.

Take control of your PlayStation console remotely—download games, manage storage on your PS5, and launch games quickly with remote sign-in. A PlayStation Network account is required to enjoy the app's full suite of features. Some features may require a PS5 or PS4 console.

## Rankings

- #805 — Overall
- #149 — Entertainment (Free)
- #2 — play
- #17 — console
- #28 — app

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.scee.psxandroid.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

The PlayStation App is praised for ease of use, social features, and convenient remote management (viewing the store, adding to your library, and downloading to your console, plus PS Plus access). However, multiple reviews cite repeated sign-in loops and authentication errors, along with overall instability (bugs, freezes, and unexpected sign-outs), which hinder purchases, subscription management, and daily use.

### Pros

- Easy to use and navigate
- Strong social/messaging features (chat with friends, see what they’re playing)
- Remote management: view store, add to library, and download to connected PS console
- Access to PS Plus library and store integration with account management

### Cons

- Persistent sign-in/login loops and authentication errors (endless login prompts, timeouts)
- General instability: bugs, freezing, glitches, and unexpected sign-outs during use

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.scee.psxandroid)