# xbStream - Xbox Game Streaming — user reviews > 51 indexed App Store user reviews of xbStream by Oz Shabbatth, rated 4.10/5 from 3,414 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xbstream-xbox-game-streaming/id1494333238/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xbstream-xbox-game-streaming/id1494333238.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 2,296 · 4★ 329 · 3★ 205 · 2★ 120 · 1★ 464 ## What do users think of xbStream? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🚀 Surprisingly good performance - 👍 Able to play Xbox games on mobile - 🚀 Works well with good internet connection - 👍 Useful for remote play and recording gameplay **Cons** - 🐛 Glitchy, laggy, and unstable stream quality - 🤖 Controller input issues and limitations - 📺 Ads disrupt gameplay and interrupt experience - 🔋 Drains device battery quickly **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes and freezes frequently - Compatibility issues with newer Xbox consoles - Audio and video desynchronization - Unresponsive or limited controller inputs **Most requested features** - Add Bluetooth audio support - Implement manual stream quality settings - Allow customization of on-screen controls - Improve controller compatibility and functionality ## Newest reviews (11 of 51) ### 4/5 — Love the app, I HAVE A RECOMMENDATION! *2022-09-12, version 1.37* I honestly love being able to play my Xbox throughout my home. Easy enough set up for anyone who would no dumb enough not to know but I have one recommendation though… YOU SHOULD ADD A STEERING WHEEL FUNCTION!!! Like for Forza Horizon games-GTA games-and so on. PLEEAAASEEE! It would be such a good way to improve the app! ### 4/5 — One problem *2022-01-06, version 1.37* There appears to be ads in my gameplay, now I have no problem with ads, it’s how you get money, my problem is that it renders you vulnerable while the ad is playing, meaning that if you were doing something important, then oh well, guess you died on day 100 while kiting a boss! Now you have to start again! At least have it auto pause when ads play. ### 4/5 — Good but one problem *2021-06-07, version 1.37* i have been using this app a lot and yesterday the app started crashing. yes the app does work but after using it once it will crash. i have an iphone xr but i don’t know if the same thing happens to other people please fix this problem. ### 4/5 — Honest review (and suggestions) *2021-02-08, version 1.37* I love being able to stream my Xbox to my phone, and it is great. Constant ads during intense game sessions cause a big problem for me. I do plan on buying the ad free version soon. So what I have in mind is that you should make so when the stream ends, you put a 10-30 second advertisement. This makes it so my game session isn’t interrupted, and you get the money from the ad. QUALITY ISSUES. Quality issues is a big problem, especially for people who have internet problems. So what you could do is add stream quality options to change manually. 1080p, 720p, 480p, and so on. This makes it so the game doesn’t lag. OPTIMIZATION ISSUES. Sometimes when you start the app, you get black bars all around the game screen, making the screen more difficult to see. I don’t know the cause of this issue, but it seems to go away if you play long enough. My Conclusion is that it is decent, easy to use, and very easy to set up. ### 4/5 — It works but it’s glitchy *2020-11-20, version 1.37* So I downloaded the game and it works fine but it just freezes or glitch so if you guys can come up with a way to kind fix that and cut down the adds because every few minutes there is a ad so if you could do that it would be great! ### 4/5 — Really good *2020-11-01, version 1.37* I’m giving it a 4 because I think there could be some improvements, but it’s a REALLY good app don’t get me wrong. Some small lag from time to time and I have really good internet so I don’t think it’s me. Also the ads aren’t exactly annoying I get you need ads to make money. But if you could just put them like when they have their game paused or like in a offline style of play on the game I think It’d improve a lot. But other than those two issues other than video glitches and those two it’s a really good app. And I am very glad you made this app thank you. ### 4/5 — It works really well *2020-10-18, version 1.37* At first I thought this was not going to work and it was just going to take space but I tried it and it worked but what I hate about this app is that there is an ad very 5 minutes witch is annoying when you are playing an online game but it is still a very good app you don’t need really good wifi the only thing you need is your console updated. ### 5/5 — This is awesome *2020-09-29, version 1.37* I love everything about this. It works perfect. I would only like you guys to implement one thing. Add a feature to change the quality of the video streaming. That’s all ### 5/5 — Best app ever *2020-09-27, version 1.37* I got this so today and it’s amazingly good. Sure there’s lag and ads from time to time but other than that this app is amazing. Whats even great is that you can easily skip ads. ### 4/5 — Great but problem *2020-09-22, version 1.37* It’s free and it works! But the problem is the pop up ads that I get when trying to screen record gameplay. It’s annoying and I have to edit out the ads ### 5/5 — Working but lags *2020-09-17, version 1.37* It works amazing and it’s free!!!😆 only problem is it works a lot on my phone so if you could just take a weather like in problems five stars and I’ll tell all my friends about it!👍🏻 ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Glitchy, unplayably laggy stream quality, and AD SPAM *2022-01-26, version 1.37* Literally unusable. The lag is unacceptable in spite of having a very good router with good speeds, which I know is totally capable because I’ve streamed PC games perfectly fine. However here on my xbox with this app, it’s so laggy someone can’t talk in a game without sounding like a robot in the middle of having a total system crash or something. Even if it did work, the ads make it unplayable forcing you to pay for this “free” app. I didn’t even get one minute into the game I pulled up before having two different ads crammed into my face forcing me to reach up and close it just to see what I’m doing. Idk if it’s just gone bad recently or what but I really don’t understand how this is sitting at 4.3 stars right now. ### 1/5 — Help The Development *2020-09-16, version 1.37* This app is by far the best app i have ever used and mind you i almost never even think of writing reviews but holy! I have some much to say, but very little time right now. I sincerely wish that this app gets fully finished with new updates for bug fixes or glitches. I Honestly find a lot of potential in this app, i mean seriously though for FREE it cant be beaten, i really wish for this app to be finished and completed now with all do respect the only little tiny tiny issue i find is that there are a lot of ads that come in too fast, but i have found a way to fix this. Its really easy just make the consumer or us, watch a ad at the start of when we connect or 2 ads, then we can stream un continued, ( this is an idea for when you finish developing) AFTER you finish developing this app, because i know money is a needed resource. Other than that its amazing! ### 2/5 — Scamming? *2023-07-03* So I have an Xbox series x and I use remote play on my iPad. I downloaded this app because I thought it would be better then remote play. As soon as I got in the app, it asked me for my Xbox IP address. I know some of you guys who are Probbaly reading this review is saying “How is this app bad it’s the best one ever.” WRONG for so many good reasons. FIRST, why would it ask for my Xbox series x IP address. Like come on now. You guys are really going to scam 9,10,11 year olds into thinking they can play their Xbox on the iPad or iPhone. Just download the Xbox app and click the top right where you’ll see an Xbox series s or something and click remote play but you need a wireless 🛜 controller not a wired one like I’m using the Xbox series x wireless controller with Bluetooth built in it. So don’t put in your ip address and ✌️. ### 2/5 — Controller support is broken and ads occur mid gameplay *2020-10-05, version 1.37* First off, you shouldn’t even monetize something you didn’t create. All you did was take it from the console companion on pc and put it on phones. Secondly, the ads that weren’t even a part of this app when it launched pop up mid gameplay, which can often ruin what you are doing. Lastly, the controller support doesn’t even work with 360 degrees on the analog sticks, unless you move the stick exactly up, down, left, or right, no input registers causing any game that needs even the slightest amount of camera precision is unplayable, least to mention shooters. Developer, please fix the controller bug above all else, but of course ads shouldn’t be implemented in the way they are. ### 2/5 — It Worked but.. *2020-09-29, version 1.37* So yes it did work for a bit but upon trying to load my game it hard crashed my Xbox and immediately I went red flag, I scrubbed it from my internet, changed my Xbox security and gave Microsoft a heads up if I login anywhere outside of my area because it’s a remote play app meaning that you or anyone who cracks the app can get ahold of your Xbox through the WiFi. Did I overreact maybe but at the same time I wanted to be safe and extra secure. ### 2/5 — (Bugs and Ideas) *2020-07-28, version 1.29* Holy heck this app is pretty good! Some of the bugs I found, or not really bugs, but minor inconveniences I think you should fix is the app crashing a lot. After about 5-15 minutes of play, the app crashes. The screen also tears a lot, and it lags even though my connection is good. For ideas, I think the addition of being able to move around the screen controls would be a nice touch, and controller support too (MFI, like Xbox One, PS4, 3rd Party Controllers with BT), and also there should be a double tap on the L and R sticks to simulate pressing down on them for games like Rainbow Six Siege, Fortnite, Call or Duty, Minecraft, and so on. Anyways, for what its got right now, it’s awesome! ### 3/5 — Controller input needs fixed, kicks Bluetooth audio *2021-08-21, version 1.37* The onscreen controls are a struggle but are responsive- when using a controller the inputs are limited for some reason so I can push ‘up’ or ‘left’ but not ‘up+left’ not being able to run diagonally is a real annoyance. Also when the app starts it just starts ignoring Bluetooth earpiece and plays audio through the phone- even though the BT is still connected ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ fix these 2 things, heck even just the controller input and you get 5 stars! Does let you play backwards compatible games UNLIKE THE OFFICIAL XBOX APP! ### 3/5 — Ads get in the way *2021-02-24, version 1.37* I understand the need for ads and otherwise the app is good, but the ads completely take up the whole screen and interrupt the game you’re playing. I think having some banner ads at the top or bottom of the screen would make more sense. ### 3/5 — Almost *2021-01-07, version 1.37* Great app, Awesome concept. It’s just a lot of bugs need to be fixed. Also, the ads while connecting to the Xbox are fine but the ads in the middle of gameplay isn’t cool. I’m pretty sure you could find different spots to put ads to combat that but honestly I love the app but there’s a huge amount of bugs that needs to be fixed ### 3/5 — Bug and glitches *2020-09-22, version 1.37* It works it connects good I go on one of my games and play and it glitches when when I play and freezes sometimes and I’m on iPhone 7 so I don’t know if it is the app or my iPhone 7 if it did not have bugs or glitches when u play it would be a good app ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Plz fix glitches *2022-08-22, version 1.37* So yesterday I was playing Minecraft on my Phone (using this app because I not paying $7 bucks for a game for everyone) And there was these sounds that was glitching and some poor quality stuff if you can plz fix this problem plz cause this will be a big help for people that are deaf way this app is still great I raid a 7/10 if you do I giving this app a higher score ### 5/5 — Actually works *2022-03-08, version 1.37* So I’m about to go on a huge plane trip and the hotel only has 1 TV and my family is full of gamers, I downloaded this to test out and see if it works and it actually works, if you have like a MacBook or a max air you can get it on that to!! ### 5/5 — Need this ASAP *2021-09-30, version 1.37* Hi I love this app but it’s missing something Bluetooth audio so u can use audio on ur phone through the game just in case all u have is Bluetooth sense both don’t support Bluetooth audio please invest in this thank u ### 5/5 — Really Good ! *2021-09-29, version 1.37* Got this app because I use keyboard and mouse on my Xbox and don’t own a controller. Some games you have to press a when the game starts on the controller first and I couldn’t get past that screen. Got this app and was surprised that you can stream plus have an on screen controller. That’s something the First Party Xbox app doesn’t even have ! 5 stars ### 5/5 — My review and wishes *2021-06-21, version 1.37* This is an amazing app and for so long I’ve waited for one like it, The only problem is that I wish there would be no ads during my streaming session and some more fixes to the connection and would be make a great improvement. I cannot wait for a update and soon. ### 5/5 — Surprisingly good *2021-06-21, version 1.37* Awesome thx so much now I can record my gameplay highly recommended but it does struggle a little with connection but overall awesomen ### 5/5 — Very Useful *2021-04-13, version 1.37* Here is my honest opinion. When i first got it, it took forever to connect but then when i connected it I realized it was worth 5 stars. Well since xbox’s can only record for 10 (which is really annoying) i can just open this app, connect to the xbox, and screen record! ### 5/5 — This app is so cool *2021-02-21, version 1.37* This app is pretty great I couldn’t get the new Xbox app because it I had to pay for it but this app is cool because it has ads I don’t care about the ads but I like it because you don’t have to pay for it ### 5/5 — Recommend *2020-12-14, version 1.37* I wasn’t expecting much reading the reviews but when it actually worked my mind was blown. I immediately bought the no add perk. I would recommend. ### 5/5 — My favorite app *2020-11-14, version 1.37* I use this app all the time to access and control Xbox One X without using the TV. I upgraded to Series X and it doesn’t connect any more. Would be awesome if Series X is supported. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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