Cloud Station vs ARMOURY CRATE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cloud Station
Control and manage your desktop PC remotely from your mobile device. Access files, control media playback, and even overclock your system. Share your PC's internet connection and automate system suspension when you're away.
- Remote PC control (keyboard/mouse/media)
- Home cloud file access
- Remote overclocking
- Auto Green system suspension
- Internet HotSpot sharing
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The Cloud Station utility allows user to operate GIGABYTE's Mobile Devices APPs to communicate, share resources, and control your desktop PC. GIGABYTE's unique Mobile Devices APPs available following features: Remote overclock, GIGABYTE Remote (Keyboard/Mouse/Windows media player remote control), Home Cloud, Auto Green, HotSpot.. etc. Home cloud allows your portable devices access files(picture and video) in your home PC via wireless or 3G network. Remote controller provides easy to use remote keyboard + mice features through your devices. Using smart phone or tablet to control and input data from your couch remotely via WiFi or Bluetooth. Remote overclock allows users to remotely control their desktop PC with a powerful suite of software functions that include overclocking and system tweaking, system monitoring plus the ability to also remotely power down the PC when needed. EasyTune Touch also offers a unique Quick Boost function with three preset overclocking configurations that offer hassle-free performance enhancement at the touch of a button. Over clocking a motherboard can result in damage to the CPU and computer. Auto Green makes system automatically suspended if paired Bluetooth phone away from Bluetooth range (10M) HotSpot utility allows desktop's Internet connection share to other devices like tablet, or smart phone. This utility is based on WiFi HotSpot technology and it requires WiFi card and useable Internet connection. Requirements: Cloud Station for iOS is supported on PCs that use a compatible GIGABYTE motherboard. The user may also need Apple iTunes installed on their PC (see below). Cloud Station requires a connection between the iOS device and the PC. The following connection methods are supported: * IEE.802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi (using a shared Wi-Fi connection) * Standard Bluetooth General User and Installation Guide: To use Cloud Station, please follow the following steps: Installation 1. Visit the GIGABYTE website utility download page: http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/Utility.aspx 2. Download the GIGABYTE 'Cloud Station' software utility and install it on your PC (note: your PC must use a compatible GIGABYTE motherboard). 3. From the utility page, download the 'Cloud Station' app 4. Install the 'Cloud Station' app on your iOS device 5. Note: For Bluetooth and USB connection, the user must also have Apple iTunes software installed on the PC Using the 'Cloud Station' app 1. Ensure the 'Cloud Station' utility is running on your PC 2. Open the 'Cloud Station' on your iOS device. 3. Select a connection method from a choice of Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. 4. Note: If selecting a Bluetooth, ensure HotSpot mode is enabled on your iOS device. 5. If connecting by Wi-Fi, once a connection is established, you can then select the target PC. 6. You will now see a choice of several control options with the easy-to-use user interface that will give you complete access to your PC’s performance. For more information about Cloud Station, please visit: www.gigabyte.com
ARMOURY CRATE
Enhance your gaming experience by remotely managing your ROG laptop and gaming gear. Monitor system status, customize audio settings, and back up gaming profiles for a seamless setup.
- Monitor ROG laptop system status
- Remote PC ARMOURY CRATE settings
- Backup/Restore gaming profiles
- Virtual surround sound effects
- Personalize EQ profiles
- Monitor headset battery percentage
- Low latency gaming mode
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ARMOURY CRATE is created to build a seamless experience for you to enjoy the ROG laptop and gaming gear. [ROG laptop] 1. Link to app: Launch the ARMOURY CRATE mobile app and scan the QR code to connect your ROG laptop. 2. Function: (1) Monitors your ROG laptop system status. (2) Sets up PC ARMOURY CRATE settings remotely. (3) Backs up/Restores the gaming profile to/from your ASUS account. [Gaming gear] 1. Support model: ROG Cetra ture wireless. 2. Link to app: Connect your headset via Bluetooth from system settings or the ARMOURY CRATE app. 3. Function: (1) Realistic virtual surround sound effect. (2) Personalizes the EQ profile settings to build immersive game sounds. (3) Applies ROG preset audio profiles to create an incredible experience. (4) Monitors battery percentage of your headset. (5) Support low latency gaming mode (only support TWS Series).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ARMOURY CRATE at 4.4 against Cloud Station's 1.5. ARMOURY CRATE also leads on ratings volume (803 vs 6). Cloud Station's advantage is iOS requirement (8.2 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ARMOURY CRATE holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARMOURY CRATE has 803 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 14% and 14% positive.
Cloud Station ships an update every 5 months, ARMOURY CRATE every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cloud Station | ARMOURY CRATE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (6 ratings) | 4.4 (803 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | 14.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 803 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.2 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GIGA-BYTE TEHCHNOLOGY CO., LTD. | ASUSTek |
Customer experience
Cloud Station
ARMOURY CRATE
Bugs and requests
Cloud Station
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
ARMOURY CRATE
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unable to detect devices
- Constant loading issues
- App crashes on launch
- Login screen freezes
Requested features
4 requests- Add RGB lighting control
- Improve connection stability
- Allow background connection
- Implement automatic login
In-app purchases
Cloud Station
No in-app purchases
ARMOURY CRATE
No in-app purchases
Questions
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