Comparison

Bootbox vs CloudDeck

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

Head to head
About

Bootbox

Features
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Bootbox is a virtual PC for iPad and iPhone. It emulates a complete 64-bit x86 computer in software and boots real operating systems on it, with no jailbreak, sign-in or server. CHOOSE A SYSTEM • Linux Desktop: windows, a taskbar, a terminal, a file manager and a WebKit web browser. • Linux Terminal: a full Linux console with Python 3.12 and pip, internet access, and Wine for Windows command-line programs. • Android 12 (AOSP): the Android home screen with touch and keyboard. It resumes in seconds from a ready-made snapshot. • Your own disk images and ISO files. A REAL COMPUTER, EMULATED • Up to 8 virtual CPU cores that really run in parallel. • Internet inside the virtual machine, through a network stack built into the app. • Files move between your device and the virtual machine, and machines can be saved and resumed. • Built-in benchmarks (CPU-Z, 7-Zip, sysbench, GPU and web tests) show what the emulated PC can do. GOOD TO KNOW Every instruction of the virtual PC is translated in software, so it runs much slower than a real computer. It's best for learning Linux, scripting, retro-style computing and experiments, not heavy work. The systems download on first use (about 240 MB for the Linux desktop, about 900 MB for Android) and then run offline. Newer devices with more memory run them best. Bootbox collects no data.

About

CloudDeck

Features
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CloudDeck turns a real cloud phone into a remote console on your device. Start a session, stream with low latency, and control every tap — play games, test builds, or demo apps without carrying extra hardware. Highlights • Instant rent & reconnect • Smooth H.264 streaming console • Free play minutes via rewarded ads • VIP / hour packs for longer sessions • Portrait & landscape remote control Perfect for gamers, QA testers, developers, and anyone who needs a spare phone in the cloud. CloudDeck — remote device console. Privacy Policy: https://nexuscloudconsole.ddns.net/privacy Terms: https://nexuscloudconsole.ddns.net/terms

Screenshots

Bootbox3 screens
CloudDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bootbox at none against CloudDeck's 7. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. CloudDeck sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Bootbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Bootbox versus CloudDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBootboxCloudDeck
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB18 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developerchienchung YuXuan Thanh

In-app purchases

None

Bootbox

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

CloudDeck

One-time7
  • 3-Hour Pack$0.99
  • 7x3-Hour Pack$1.49
  • 24-Hour Pack$1.99
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  • Daily Unlimited$1.99
  • Weekly Unlimited$6.99
  • Monthly Pro$14.99
  • Yearly Enterprise$79.99

Questions

Is Bootbox free?
Bootbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CloudDeck free?
CloudDeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bootbox or CloudDeck have ads?
Neither Bootbox nor CloudDeck shows ads.

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