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24 alternatives to PocketPlay

Ultraportable iPhone Gaming Case

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. PocketPlay launched in 2024; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Pocket Sprite▲77

   World’s smallest portable gaming device

   2018 · pocketsprite.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Playdate▲588

   A new handheld gaming system from Panic

   2019 · play.date · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Analogue Pocket ▲182

   A modern hand-held for playing old GameBoy gamees

   2019 · analogue.co · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Pocket Sword▲82

   Hear a sword unsheathing sound when you take out your phone

   2019 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   ZonePlay▲105

   A simple Sonos controller for Apple Watch and iPhone

   2015 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   PocketCorder▲273

   Remote control your mac from smartphone

   Dec 2025 · pc.shingoirie.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   PhoneDeck▲259

   Turn your iPhone into a free Mac controller

   Jul 2026 · phonedeck.io · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Super Mario Run▲327

   Mario jumps into a new adventure on iPhone and iPad

   2016 · supermariorun.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Feather▲70

   Blow to your phone!! ... play without touching the screen!

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

10. 10PP
    Pocket Puter▲89

    A Pocket Puter is a smartphone used as a computer.

    2018 · pocketputer.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Arcade Trail for iOS▲150

    Pocket-sized game discovery 🕹

    2017 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Pocket Operator: Metal Series▲100

    A wall of sound in your pocket

    2018 · teenage.engineering · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Razer Kishi▲86

    Bring console-level control to your mobile phone

    2020 · razer.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Pinć VR▲92

    Pocket-sized iPhone case expands into VR glasses, pre-launch

    2014 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Smoovie▲80

    Pocket sized gimbal for your iPhone or GoPro

    2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    TAISO▲112

    Throw your iPhone in the air as high you can!

    2015 · zacotozaco.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    HOOP for iOS▲109

    One touch playable basketball game

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Pocket Coin Stack▲75

    Throw money down the drain in this game.

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Pocket Bandit▲60

    Game for Apple Watch

    2016 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Pocket Rumble▲69

    A retro, beginner-friendly 2D fighting game

    2018 · nintendo.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    blup▲82

    A colourful game for your iPhone and iPad :)

    2015 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    SlimClip Case V4 for iPhone 6/6S/7/8 & 6/6S/7/8+ PLUS▲71

    Simple, sleek and functional

    2016 · preorder.thewtfactory.com · its alternatives →

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    Gymnastick▲67

    A falling stick simulator for iPhone

    2016 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Emoji Games▲115

    Blockchain HTML5 games portal powered by Pocket Arena.

    2018 · emojigames.io · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →