Comparison

ELO Unleashed vs CloudGear

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

Head to head
About

ELO Unleashed

Enhance your mobile gaming with pro-level control. This app unlocks the full potential of a compatible gaming controller for your iPhone and iPad, allowing you to remap buttons, create custom macros, and launch supported games instantly.

Highlights
  • Button remapping
  • Custom macro creation
  • Game profiles
  • Instant game launch
  • Supports MFi and standard controllers
  • Cloud gaming integration
Features
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Play your favorite games with pro-level control. Unleashed is the official companion app for the MFi-certified Vagabond mobile gaming controller, built to unlock the full potential of your iPhone and iPad Mini gaming experience. Whether you're streaming from your console or playing on the cloud, Unleashed gives you a seamless, powerful interface for remapping controls, creating custom macros, and launching supported games in one tap. Game Compatibility Works with all games that support MFi or standard game controllers on iOS. Popular titles include Diablo Immortal, Dead Cells, Call of Duty Mobile, GRID Autosport, and more. Seamless play with remote services like Steam Link, Xbox Remote Play, and PlayStation Remote Play. Compatible with cloud platforms such as Xbox Cloud Gaming, Amazon Luna, GeForce NOW, and Shadow PC via Safari. Advanced Controller Features Remap any button on the Vagabond controller to suit your gameplay. Create macros to trigger multi-action sequences with a single press. Build custom profiles for different games or play styles. Personalize your setup to match your genre: FPS, racing, RPG, or cloud gaming. Instant Game Launch Press the Unleashed Button to open your favorite controller-supported games or services. Your most-used games stay front and center for fast access. Built for Mobile Gamers Designed by ELO, creators of high-performance gear like the Vagabond V1, Sentinel XR Glasses, and the OmniBase Dock. Built with mobile-first gamers and remote players in mind. Stay Connected Website: https://eloesports.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ELOLimited Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elogamingesports Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ELOGaming Support: support@eloesports.com

About

CloudGear

This app enhances cloud gaming by delivering high-resolution, high-frame-rate streaming with advanced codec support and low latency. It transforms your mobile device into a portable gaming rig, supporting external displays, controllers, and desktop-class input.

Highlights
  • Stream in 5K, 120 FPS, and HDR
  • Low-latency custom rendering engine
  • Connect to external displays and AR glasses
  • Desktop-class mouse and keyboard control
  • Controller vibration support
  • Universal controller compatibility
Features
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CloudGear is the browser designed for gamers - custom-engineered to deliver the speed, visuals, and control that other browsers can't. Stream from GeForce NOW, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Amazon Luna, Boosteroid, or any browser-based game with performance and immersion mobile gaming has never had. Plug into a TV, monitor, or AR glasses and your iPhone or iPad becomes a portable gaming rig. No console required. UNCOMPROMISED PERFORMANCE - High-Resolution Gaming: Stream at up to 5K video on supported platforms. - Smooth Frame Rates: Up to 120fps for fast, responsive gameplay - plus frame pacing that helps to eliminate stutter. - Advanced Codec Support: H.265 and AV1 for efficient streaming at maximum quality. - Low-Latency Streaming: A custom rendering engine built for speed. Frames display sooner and gameplay feels closer to native. YOUR GAME, ANY SCREEN - External Display & AR Glasses: Connect to a TV, monitor, or AR glasses like XREAL, Rokid, VITURE, or RayNeo via USB-C or HDMI. CloudGear outputs at native resolution with no black bars, turning your iOS device into a portable gaming rig you can plug in and play anywhere. - Apple TV Companion: Pair your iPhone or iPad with the CloudGear app for Apple TV and hand games off to the big screen. - HDR & 10-Bit Color: High dynamic range and rich color depth bring games to life the way developers intended. - Configurable Video Sizing: Zoom, stretch, or manually position the stream to fill every inch of your display. - Spatial Audio & Surround Sound: Support for 7.1 channel surround sound and spatial audio. DESKTOP-CLASS GAMING CONTROLS - True Mouse Pointer & Keyboard Lock: Get the precision you need with mouse pointer lock that makes your mobile experience feel like playing on desktop. - Steam Controller: First-class Valve Steam Controller support - use its trackpad as a mouse, with full control remapping for keyboard-and-mouse only games. - Controller Vibration: Full rumble for any connected controller. For controllers without motors, vibration routes through your iPhone's Taptic Engine. - Virtual Mouse: No mouse or controller? Control a virtual pointer using touch gestures alone. - Universal Compatibility: Works with any iOS-supported Bluetooth or USB-C controller, plus external keyboards and mice. QUICK LAUNCH & WIDGETS - Quick Launch Bookmarks: Bookmark individual games and launch them with a single tap - no menus, no browsing. - Home Screen Widget: Add any game to your iOS Home Screen as a widget for instant access. - iCloud Sync: All bookmarks sync automatically across your devices via iCloud. CloudGear works with major cloud gaming services and enables the best experience for each: - GeForce Now: Up to 5K @ 120fps, H.265 & AV1 codec, HDR, 10-bit color, 7.1 surround sound - Boosteroid: Up to 4K @ 120fps, AV1 codec, HDR, custom resolution selection - Xbox Cloud Gaming: Up to 1440p video, built-in Better xCloud script manager for higher bitrate, improved input, and more - Amazon Luna: Up to 1080p @ 60fps, max resolution and bitrate unlocked even on iPhone - OnePlay: Up to 4K @ 120fps - HTML5 Gaming Sites: Full controller support, mouse pointer lock, and keyboard lock for browser-based games Actual streaming quality depends on each service's capabilities and your account tier. CloudGear enables the maximum quality available. Please note: CloudGear is a premium utility. A subscription or one-off lifetime purchase is required to access the browser and all features. A 7-day free trial is available for new subscribers. Disclaimer: CloudGear is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by GeForce Now, Boosteroid, Amazon Luna, OnePlay or Xbox. It is simply compatible with these third-party services in its capacity as a general web browser. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.cloudgear.app/privacy/

Screenshots

ELO Unleashed4 screens
CloudGear4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CloudGear at 4.8 against ELO Unleashed's 3.8. CloudGear also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 64%) and ratings volume (472 vs 11). ELO Unleashed's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, 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. CloudGear sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ELO Unleashed asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CloudGear holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloudGear has 472 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of ELO Unleashed's written reviews are positive against 88% of CloudGear's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ELO Unleashed ships an update fortnightly, CloudGear every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ELO Unleashed versus CloudGear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterELO UnleashedCloudGear
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (11 ratings)4.8 (472 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11472 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB58 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperELO Gaming LimitedBitwise Solutions Limited

Customer experience

ELO Unleashed

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.4%

CloudGear

All ratings472 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral5.6%
Negative6.9%

In-app purchases

None

ELO Unleashed

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

CloudGear

Subscriptions2
  • Full Unlock - 1 Month$1.991 Month
  • Full Unlock - 1 Year7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Unlock - Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is ELO Unleashed free?
ELO Unleashed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CloudGear free?
CloudGear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ELO Unleashed or CloudGear?
CloudGear is rated higher. ELO Unleashed averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while CloudGear averages 4.8 from 472 ratings.
Do ELO Unleashed or CloudGear have ads?
Neither ELO Unleashed nor CloudGear shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ELO Unleashed or CloudGear?
ELO Unleashed ships an update fortnightly, and CloudGear every 3 weeks. Most recently, ELO Unleashed was updated on September 9, 2026 and CloudGear on September 26, 2026.

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