Comparison

Netboom vs ShanWan Controller

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

Head to head
About

Netboom

Play PC games, including AAA titles, directly on your mobile device without downloads or installations. Stream your favorite games instantly and access a vast library with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Play PC games on mobile
  • No downloads or installations
  • Instant game access
  • Access to popular Steam/Epic games
  • Monthly subscription for unowned games
  • Low-latency, high-performance streaming
Features
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A new world of gaming with Netboom. Have you ever imagined playing PC games even AAA games on your MOBILE device? Lucky for you, that’s now possible! Netboom is a cloud gaming platform you can actually play on, PC games are hosted and streamed by Netboom. They’re playable instantly, on mobile and web, with no downloads required. With the Netboom cloud game, PLAY YOUR FAVORITE PC GAMES ON MOBILE. Such as GTA V, San Andreas, EldenRing, Fortnite, Forza Horizon5, FIFA, NBA 2K, Cyberpunk 2077, Apex, Destiny 2, Genshin impact, and other epic and steam games! Once you experience cloud game, there is no need to spend hundreds of dollars on a gaming PC! Follow the internet craze and be in the cloud gaming vortex! Full access to all of the hottest PC games Popular games on Steam/Origin/Epic and even independent PC games! No need to wait for a mobile version of your favorite games. A whole new world of gaming with NetBoom with new games added weekly! Don’t own a game? No problem! Members can play any game for FREE! If you haven’t previously purchased a game, don’t worry about it! With just a monthly subscription, play games you haven’t purchased with our membership accounts! Play Instantly No downloads, no installation. Just sign in > click > play. Netboom makes sure the games are ready for you. If something isn’t updated, let us know and we will help you out! No new rigs. No expensive maintenance. Play with the iPhone device you already own! No need to buy new, expensive hardware. No need for an expensive gaming PC or new console to enjoy even the most demanding of games. Just download the 29 MB app - NetBoom, and let us take care of the rest. Low-latency, high-performance gaming Netboom makes your games come to life with beautiful graphics and little to no lag. The specific resolution, framerate, latency, and overall gameplay experience will depend on your individual device capabilities, connection, and games. Play anywhere! Gaming on the go! High-end gaming computer on the go! The phone you already own can function as an entire game PC. Gaming has never been so accessible. Take your gaming wherever you want! Please be aware that streaming games on your phone’s mobile data plan may use up data quickly. Subscription instructions: 1.Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and pays, it will be credited to the iTunes account 2.Automatic renewal: The Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before the expiration, and the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period after the deduction is successful 3.Turn off the service: You can go to "Settings" on your iPhone -> click "Apple ID", enter the "Account Settings"->click "Subscriptions" to manage automatic subscriptions If you need to cancel the service, you can turn off it 24 hours before the end of each billing cycle, and no charge will be made within 24 hours before the expiration Terms of Use: https://support.supernbicloud.com/netboom-gaming/Terms%20of%20Use.html Privacy Policy: https://support.supernbicloud.com/netboom-gaming/Privacy%20Policy.html

About

ShanWan Controller

This app aggregates controller-compatible games from various cloud and streaming platforms, including MFi and Apple Arcade titles. It also introduces custom controller protocols for expanded functionality and new ways to play.

Highlights
  • Game controller aggregation
  • Cloud and streaming platform integration
  • MFi and Apple Arcade game support
  • Custom controller protocol
  • Expanded controller functionality
Features
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ShanWan Controller is a collection of games developed by ShanWan team, which can be controlled by game controller. Among them, we collect game controller games in various cloud platforms and streaming game platforms, such as Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PS Remote Play, Steam Link, Geforce Now, etc; It also collected relevant MFi and Apple Arcade game controller games in the App Store. It is convenient for players to choose to download games. ShanWan Controller also contains ShanWan custom game controller protocol, which can realize more function expansion. Enrich the functions of game controller and provide more game controller playing methods.

Screenshots

Netboom4 screens
ShanWan Controller3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Netboom at 3.7 against ShanWan Controller's 2.8. Netboom also leads on ratings volume (2.9K vs 35) and review sentiment (55% vs 41%). ShanWan Controller's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Netboom sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. ShanWan Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Netboom holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Netboom has 2.9K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Netboom's written reviews are positive against 41% of ShanWan Controller's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Netboom ships an update every 3 weeks, ShanWan Controller every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Netboom versus ShanWan Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetboomShanWan Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (2.9K ratings) — better2.8 (35 ratings)
Positive reviews54.8% of reviews — better41.2% of reviews
Number of ratings2.9K — better35
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB41 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBIFROST CLOUD PTE.LTD.Shenzhen Qixiong Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Netboom

All ratings2,924 ratings
Positive65.0%
Neutral5.2%
Negative29.8%
Written reviews908 reviews
Positive54.8%
Neutral8.0%
Negative37.1%

ShanWan Controller

All ratings30 ratings
Positive36.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive41.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative52.9%

Bugs and requests

Netboom

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Games not loading properly
  • Controller issues and incompatibilities
  • Saved progress not persisting

Requested features

4 requests
  • Increase free playtime limit
  • Add more free game options
  • Improve queue system to reduce wait times
  • Optimize performance and stability

ShanWan Controller

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Netboom

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Membership$9.991 Month
  • Quarterly Membership$24.993 Months
  • Yearly Membership$89.991 Year
One-time7
  • 120 coins$1.79
  • 360 coins$3.49
  • 600 coins$4.59
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  • 1200 coins$8.09
  • 1800 coins$11.49
  • 2400 coins$14.99
  • 3600 coins$20.90
None

ShanWan Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Netboom free?
Netboom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShanWan Controller free?
ShanWan Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Netboom or ShanWan Controller?
Netboom is rated higher. Netboom averages 3.7 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while ShanWan Controller averages 2.8 from 35 ratings.
Do Netboom or ShanWan Controller have ads?
Netboom shows ads; ShanWan Controller does not.
Which is updated more often, Netboom or ShanWan Controller?
Netboom ships an update every 3 weeks, and ShanWan Controller every 2 months. Most recently, Netboom was updated on September 24, 2026 and ShanWan Controller on September 21, 2026.

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