Comparison

NVIDIA SHIELD TV vs ExitLag

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NVIDIA SHIELD TV

Control your NVIDIA SHIELD TV device remotely from your phone. This app provides a virtual keyboard and mouse for easier login to game services and navigation of your SHIELD TV interface.

Highlights
  • Virtual mouse touchpad
  • Virtual keyboard
  • D-pad navigation
  • SHIELD TV navigation buttons
  • Faster game logins
Features
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Description: The NVIDIA SHIELD TV app lets you log in to your favorite GeForce NOW games on SHIELD even faster. The app gives you instant access to a virtual mouse and keyboard, which makes it simple for you to enter your username and password into game services like Steam®, Blizzard® Battle.net®, and Uplay™. Features: -Virtual mouse touchpad -Virtual keyboard (US English only) -D-pad (up/down/right/left) and Select -SHIELD TV navigation buttons (Back, Start/Play/Pause, Home) To get started, connect your iPhone or iPad to the same network as your SHIELD. Make sure your SHIELD is upgraded to the latest version 7.1 or later system software (Settings > About > System upgrade).

About

ExitLag

This app optimizes your internet connection for gaming, reducing lag, ping, and disconnections. It uses advanced technology to ensure stable and responsive gameplay, allowing you to compete at your best. Enjoy seamless performance anywhere, with support for over 600 games.

Highlights
  • Eliminates lag spikes and disconnections
  • Reduces ping for faster reaction times
  • Maintains stable connection across networks
  • One-tap game optimization
  • Manual server selection and real-time monitoring
  • Supports over 600 games
Features
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Tired of losing matches because of lag? ExitLag is your solution. ExitLag eliminates the connection problems that cost you victories. Stop losing fights to lag spikes, disconnections, and high ping. With ExitLag's cutting-edge optimization technology, your connection stays stable and responsive during the moments that matter most so you can finally compete at your true skill level. Try it free for 3 days. No commitment required. Perfect network performance. That's our only job. ExitLag specializes in one thing: optimizing your connection for competitive gaming. Our AI-powered multi-path technology continuously finds and maintains the fastest, most stable routes to game servers, so you can focus entirely on your gameplay without worrying about connection issues. Why players choose ExitLag: Stop losing to lag spikes and disconnections ExitLag's proprietary multi-path technology keeps your connection stable during crucial moments. No more random freezes during team fights, no more getting kicked from ranked matches. React faster with lower ping High ping means you're always a step behind your opponents. ExitLag reduces latency so your actions register instantly. Seamless performance anywhere Whether you're on home Wi-Fi, mobile data, or switching between networks, ExitLag adapts to maintain optimal performance. Problems ExitLag solves: - Random lag spikes during gameplay - Frequent disconnections from game servers - High packet loss causing stuttering - Poor routing to distant servers - Gameplay freezes during competitive plays Simple to use, powerful for those who want more: One-Tap Optimization: Just select your game and tap connect. No technical knowledge required. Advanced Control: Manually select from over 1,000 server locations worldwide and monitor detailed connection metrics in real-time. Real-Time Monitoring: Track your connection latency live and access comprehensive reports. Global Server Network: Connect to more than 1,000 optimized servers around the world. 24/7 Expert Support: Our dedicated support team is here to help anytime. 600+ games supported: Works with Brawl Stars, Mobile Legends, Free Fire, CODM, PUBGM, BGMI, and more. Ready to stop losing to connection problems? Download ExitLag today and start winning more. https://www.exitlag.com/privacy-policy-mobile https://www.exitlag.com/terms-of-service

Screenshots

NVIDIA SHIELD TV4 screens
ExitLag4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ExitLag at 4.5 against NVIDIA SHIELD TV's 2.7. ExitLag also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 24%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). NVIDIA SHIELD TV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ExitLag sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. NVIDIA SHIELD TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ExitLag holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 933 and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of NVIDIA SHIELD TV's written reviews are positive against 61% of ExitLag's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NVIDIA SHIELD TV ships an update every 3 months, ExitLag every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
NVIDIA SHIELD TV versus ExitLag: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNVIDIA SHIELD TVExitLag
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (933 ratings)4.5 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.8% of reviews60.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9331.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNVIDIA CorporationExitlag

Customer experience

NVIDIA SHIELD TV

All ratings932 ratings
Positive37.3%
Neutral8.2%
Negative54.5%
Written reviews484 reviews
Positive23.8%
Neutral12.6%
Negative63.6%

ExitLag

All ratings1,435 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews661 reviews
Positive60.5%
Neutral5.7%
Negative33.7%

User reviews

NVIDIA SHIELD TV

From 933 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works great
  • 👍 Useful remote control
  • 🔍 Find remote feature
  • 🖥️ Ability to launch apps directly
  • 🖱️ Trackpad and keyboard functionality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and connection issues
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding/connecting to device
  • 🔑 Requires entering PIN code frequently
  • 🔇 No volume control
  • 🔍 Unreliable performance

ExitLag

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Improved ping/latency
  • 👍 Helps with gaming performance
  • 🚀 Reduces lag
  • 👍 Works well for mobile games

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Requires paid subscription
  • 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
  • 🐛 Connectivity issues

Bugs and requests

NVIDIA SHIELD TV

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Keyboard not working properly
  • Scrolling issues and getting stuck in directions
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Inconsistent performance after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add volume control
  • Improve stability and reliability
  • Implement copy/paste functionality
  • Add landscape remote layout
  • Introduce Apple Watch support

ExitLag

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Logging out issues
  • Inconsistent performance

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add support for more games
  • Improve compatibility with non-mobile platforms

In-app purchases

None

NVIDIA SHIELD TV

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

ExitLag

Subscriptions12
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$2.491 Month
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Creators Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
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  • Premium Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$6.991 Month
  • Solo Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annual Premium Subscription$15.991 Year
  • Annual Premium Subscription$34.991 Year
  • Creators Annual Subscription$41.491 Year
  • Premium Annual Subscription3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Annual Premium Subscription$49.991 Year
  • Solo Annual Subscription3 Days trial$75.001 Year

Questions

Is NVIDIA SHIELD TV free?
NVIDIA SHIELD TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ExitLag free?
ExitLag is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NVIDIA SHIELD TV or ExitLag?
ExitLag is rated higher. NVIDIA SHIELD TV averages 2.7 out of 5 from 933 ratings, while ExitLag averages 4.5 from 1.4K ratings.
Do NVIDIA SHIELD TV or ExitLag have ads?
Neither NVIDIA SHIELD TV nor ExitLag shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NVIDIA SHIELD TV or ExitLag?
NVIDIA SHIELD TV ships an update every 3 months, and ExitLag every 3 weeks. Most recently, NVIDIA SHIELD TV was updated on October 22, 2026 and ExitLag on October 25, 2026.

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