Google Play Pass review

Google Play Pass is the Android counterpart to Apple Arcade. Google says it includes over 1,000 games and apps with no ads or in-app purchases, plus new offers for top games every month, which on the page we checked were discounts on in-app purchases in Roblox, EA SPORTS FC Mobile, Royal Match, Monster Hunter Now and MONOPOLY GO!. Family managers can share access with up to 5 other members, though the monthly in-game offers go only to the family manager, and Google notes that offers vary by account and country. Setup takes a few taps inside the Play Store. It ranks below Apple Arcade because the catalog mixes apps with games and the page lists fewer cross-device features. The Play Pass page showed prices in local currency from our location, so the USD price is pending.

Who it is for

Android phone and tablet users

Price

See vendor pricing (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• Over 1,000 games and apps with no ads or in-app purchases
• Monthly offers for top games such as Roblox and EA SPORTS FC Mobile
• Family managers can share access with up to 5 other members
• Runs through the Google Play Store app
• Offers vary by account and country

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Largest listed catalog among the mobile services here
• Strength: Family sharing with up to 5 others
• Strength: No ads or in-app purchases in catalog titles
• Weakness: Android only
• Weakness: Monthly in-game offers go only to the family manager
• Weakness: The page showed local currency from our location, so the USD price is pending

Key facts

• Catalog: Over 1,000 games and apps
• Ads and in-app purchases: None in catalog titles
• Family sharing: Up to 5 other members
• Monthly offers: Discounts in top games, family manager only
• Platform: Android

Where it ranks

Google Play Pass is No. 6 in our Best Game Subscription Services verdict.