Comparison

Tomb Raider™ vs CloudGear

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

Head to head
About

Tomb Raider™

Embark on an epic adventure as a young Lara Croft, shipwrecked and forced to survive on a mysterious island. Explore ancient ruins, solve riddles, and battle enemies to uncover the island's secrets and become a legend. The complete game experience is expertly adapted for mobile, offering various control options and bonus content.

Highlights
  • Complete AAA adventure on mobile
  • Exploration and intense firefights
  • Puzzles and Challenge Tombs
  • Skill unlocking and crafting
  • Discover lost relics and scrolls
  • Includes 12 DLC packs
  • Gyroscopic motion-aim support
Features
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READ BEFORE BUYING: Please expand this description and read the full list of supported devices below to confirm that your device is supported. Before there was the Tomb Raider, there was Lara Croft; twenty-one years old and shipwrecked on her first archaeological expedition. To escape the mysterious isle of Yamatai, she must push far beyond her limits, leave innocence behind and be reborn a legend. Explore Yamatai’s ancient ruins, unlock its riddles and fight for survival against its murderous inhabitants. Tomb Raider for iOS is the complete adventure, expertly adapted for mobile. Play it your way, whether using intuitive touchscreen controls, mouse & keyboard, or your favourite gamepad. TOMB RAIDER COMPLETE AND UNCUT Lara’s first AAA outing on iOS arrives without compromise — packed with exploration, intense firefights, puzzles and Challenge Tombs. OVERCOME THE ODDS Unlock skills, hunt for materials, and craft equipment to take Lara from desperate survivor to master adventurer. UNCOVER A LOST KINGDOM Discover lost relics and ancient scrolls to unravel the mysteries of Yamatai and the cultists who prowl its depths. INCLUDES BONUS CONTENT Tomb Raider for iOS comes with 12 DLC packs, including Skills, Weapon Upgrades and a variety of skins for Lara, plus a bonus Challenge Tomb. TAILORED TO iOS Includes gyroscopic motion-aim on supported devices, as well as optimisation presets for improved performance or visuals. === Tomb Raider requires iOS 18 or later. You need 11GB of free space on your device, though we recommend at least double this to avoid initial installation issues. Supported iPhones: • iPhone XS / XS Max and later • iPhone SE - 3rd Generation (2022) • iPhone Air Supported iPads: • iPad - 10th Generation (2022) and later • iPad mini - 6th Generation (2021) and later • iPad Air - 4th Generation (2020) and later • iPad Pro - 3rd Generation (2018) and later • If you require assistance, please contact our support team at support@feralinteractive.com © 2026 Crystal Dynamics group of companies. All rights reserved. TOMB RAIDER, LARA CROFT, CRYSTAL DYNAMICS, the CRYSTAL DYNAMICS logo, EIDOS, and the EIDOS logo are trademarks of the Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Interactive Corp. group of companies. Developed for and published on iOS by Feral Interactive Ltd. iOS and the iOS logo are trademarks of Apple Inc, registered in the U.S. and other countries. Feral and the Feral logo are trademarks of Feral Interactive Ltd. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Rated 18+ by the Indonesia Game Rating System (IGRS)

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

Tomb Raider™4 screens
CloudGear4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CloudGear at Free against Tomb Raider™'s $19.99. Tomb Raider™'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#62 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

CloudGear is free to download; Tomb Raider™ costs $19.99 up front. CloudGear sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Tomb Raider™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Tomb Raider™ against 4.8 for CloudGear. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 695 and 472 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 88% and 88% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tomb Raider™ ships an update every 5 weeks, CloudGear every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Tomb Raider™ versus CloudGear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTomb Raider™CloudGear
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (695 ratings) — better4.8 (472 ratings)
Positive reviews87.7% of reviews — better87.5% of reviews
Number of ratings695 — better472
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#62 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3.5 GB58 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperFeral Interactive LtdBitwise Solutions Limited

Customer experience

Tomb Raider™

All ratings695 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews253 reviews
Positive87.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative9.9%

CloudGear

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

In-app purchases

None

Tomb Raider™

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 Tomb Raider™ free?
Tomb Raider™ costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CloudGear free?
CloudGear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tomb Raider™ or CloudGear?
Tomb Raider™ is rated higher. Tomb Raider™ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 695 ratings, while CloudGear averages 4.8 from 472 ratings.
Do Tomb Raider™ or CloudGear have ads?
Neither Tomb Raider™ nor CloudGear shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tomb Raider™ or CloudGear?
Tomb Raider™ ships an update every 5 weeks, and CloudGear every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tomb Raider™ was updated on September 23, 2026 and CloudGear on September 21, 2026.

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