The application allows users to: Sony has also developed other apps to complement the main app, such as PlayStation Messages for exchanging messages with PSN users, PlayStation Communities to view PS4 communities and PS4 Second Screen, to use the device as a second screen companion on select PS4 games as well as an on-screen keyboard for quick and easy typing.

The app was first launched exclusively in European markets on January 11, 2011, and included access to PSN trophies and friends, as well as the PS Blog and information about upcoming games.

[2] Version 1.70 was released on April 30, 2014, adding notifications, friend request links and custom profile pictures.

Version 3.10 added the ability to follow verified players and the messaging portion was spun off into its own app.

[7] The PlayStation App was completely redesigned again on October 28, 2020, with options for launching games remotely, managing storage, and signing into a console.