← Browse all apps Games Games
Moonlight vs Boosteroid
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Moonlight
8.0GameStream client
Boosteroid
6.0Cloud gaming service
| Metric | Moonlight | Boosteroid |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Games |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 6.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1.3K | 22 |
| 90-day Installs | 3.5K | 70 |
| 365-day Installs | 10.2K | 326 |
| Version | 6.1.0 | 1.10.17 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 16.4K | 1 |
| GitHub Forks | 993 | - |
| Open Issues | 511 | - |
| License | GPL-3.0 | — |
| Language | C++ | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 4mo ago | 6mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Jul 21, 2024 |
Reviews
Moonlight
Moonlight is a GameStream client enabling gamers to stream games from a remote server to their devices. It supports multiple platforms, including macOS, Linux, Windows, and Steam Link, making it ideal for cross-platform gaming experiences.
Streams games from a remote server to your device.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support for various devices
- + Active development with regular updates
- + Free and open-source under GPL-3.0
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some ongoing issues on macOS
Boosteroid
Boosteroid offers a cloud gaming experience, allowing users to play games remotely without high-end hardware. Ideal for those seeking gaming on lower-spec devices or multiple platforms.
Enables cloud gaming by streaming games over the internet to various devices.
Pros
- + Accessible cloud gaming experience
- + Microsoft partnership enhances credibility
- + Available on macOS
Cons
- - No auto-updates may concern users
- - Limited community support and discussion