NVIDIA SHIELD TV vs ExitLag
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Virtual mouse touchpad
- Virtual keyboard
- D-pad navigation
- SHIELD TV navigation buttons
- Faster game logins
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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).
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | NVIDIA SHIELD TV | ExitLag |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (933 ratings) | 4.5 (1.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.8% of reviews | 60.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 933 | 1.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 147 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NVIDIA Corporation | Exitlag |
Customer experience
NVIDIA SHIELD TV
ExitLag
User reviews
NVIDIA SHIELD TV
From 933 App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
NVIDIA SHIELD TV
No in-app purchases
ExitLag
- 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
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