Comparison

PC Game Updates vs CloudGear

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

Head to head
About

PC Game Updates

This app provides real-time updates and patch notes for your Steam library and wishlist. Track owned and wishlisted titles, filter by update type, and receive live notifications for game announcements on the go.

Highlights
  • Real-time Steam game updates
  • Wishlist and owned title tracking
  • Filter updates by type
  • Live notification alerts
  • Direct Steam store links
  • Cross-device access
Features
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Stay up to date with your Steam library and wishlist without installing every game or sitting at your PC. PC Game Updates delivers a real-time feed of patch notes, announcements, and news for the games/content you care about. Track owned and wishlisted titles, follow all or only some of your titles, filter updates by type, and get live notifications the moment something is published. Whether it’s a major patch, hotfix, or developer announcement, you’ll always know what’s new. Access your updates on the go via app or view them in your browser at www.pcgameupdates.info. Features: - Track updates posted for Steam games/DLC you own or (optionally) have on your wishlist - Real-time feed of game updates and announcements - Filter by games and/or update type (major patches, minor updates, news, and more) - Search across your entire game list - Live notifications when games receive updates - Direct links to Steam store pages and update posts Stop guessing what changed. Stay informed.

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

PC Game Updates3 screens
CloudGear4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PC Game Updates at none against CloudGear's 3. PC Game Updates also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). CloudGear's advantage is ratings volume (472 vs 12). On price, 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. PC Game Updates asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PC Game Updates holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloudGear has 472 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of PC Game Updates's written reviews are positive against 88% of CloudGear's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PC Game Updates ships an update every 5 days, CloudGear every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PC Game Updates versus CloudGear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPC Game UpdatesCloudGear
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (12 ratings) — better4.8 (472 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better87.5% of reviews
Number of ratings12472 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB58 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperPaul MaddaloniBitwise Solutions Limited

Customer experience

PC Game Updates

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CloudGear

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

In-app purchases

None

PC Game Updates

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 PC Game Updates free?
PC Game Updates 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, PC Game Updates or CloudGear?
PC Game Updates is rated higher. PC Game Updates averages 5.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while CloudGear averages 4.8 from 472 ratings.
Do PC Game Updates or CloudGear have ads?
Neither PC Game Updates nor CloudGear shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PC Game Updates or CloudGear?
PC Game Updates ships an update every 5 days, and CloudGear every 3 weeks. Most recently, PC Game Updates was updated on August 28, 2026 and CloudGear on September 21, 2026.

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