PlayCover Alternatives

PlayCover is described as 'Enables running iOS apps and games on Apple Silicon Macs with support for mouse, keyboard, and controller input, advanced keymapping, and macOS 12 or newer' and is an app in the system & hardware category. There are more than 10 alternatives to PlayCover for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and Chrome OS apps. The best PlayCover alternative is Android-x86, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PlayCover are KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine), Anbox, MEmu and iodéOS.

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  1. Android-x86 icon

    Android-x86

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    This is a project to port Android open source project to x86 platform, formerly known as "patch hosting for Android x86 support". The original plan is to host different patches for Android x86 support from open source community.

    29 Android-x86 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • VirtualBox
    • Self-Hosted
    • VMware Workstation Pro
    • VMware Workstation Player
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    • Android-x86 is the most popular Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to PlayCover.

    • Android-x86 is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to PlayCover.

    • Android-x86 is Free and Open SourcePlayCover is also Free and Open Source
    • Android-x86 is LightweightPlayCover is not according to our users
  2. KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) icon

    KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine)

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    KVM (for Kernel-based Virtual Machine) is a full virtualization solution for Linux on x86 hardware containing virtualization extensions (Intel VT or AMD-V). It consists of a loadable kernel module, kvm.

    40 KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
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    • KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) is the most popular Android alternative to PlayCover.

    • KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) is Free and Open SourcePlayCover is also Free and Open Source
    • KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) is Security-focused, Lightweight and Privacy focusedPlayCover is not according to our users
  4. Anbox icon

    Anbox

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    Anbox puts Android into a container and every Android application will be integrated with your operating system. Any Android version is suitable for this approach and try to keep up with the latest version from the Android Open Source Project.

    32 Anbox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  5. MEmu icon

    MEmu

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    Comparing to other Android emulators, MEmu provides the highest performance and greatest compatibility. It runs on nearly all Windows devices (PC, notebook, 2-in-1 devices, tablets).

    23 MEmu alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • MEmu is the most popular Windows alternative to PlayCover.

    • MEmu is Free and ProprietaryPlayCover is Free and Open Source
    • MEmu is LightweightPlayCover is not according to our users
  6. iodéOS icon

    iodéOS

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    Android-based OS emphasizing privacy, open source transparency, tracker and ad blocking, independent app installation, digital sovereignty, community development, routine updates, environmental sustainability, and a familiar interface for alternative Android devices.

    62 iodéOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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  7. Appetize.io icon

    Appetize.io

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    Run iOS & Android Apps in the Browser for Preview, Support, Demos, Testing and Automation using the fastest emulators and simulators. Try the instant online demo at https://appetize.io

    20 Appetize.io alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Appetize.io is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to PlayCover.

    • Appetize.io is Freemium and ProprietaryPlayCover is Free and Open Source
    • Appetize.io is LightweightPlayCover is not according to our users
  9. HarmonyOS icon

    HarmonyOS

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    Distributed microkernel OS with AI and edge computing capabilities for smartphones, wearables, TVs, tablets, and IoT; features multi-layered architecture, custom device kernels, Linux ABI compatibility, seamless interaction, and resource sharing across devices.

    56 HarmonyOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • HarmonyOS
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  10. MSI App Player icon

    MSI App Player

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    Founded in 2011, Silicon Valley-based BlueStacks is the global leader in providing a cross-platform service bridging the gap between mobile devices and PCs for over 300 million gamers worldwide. Developed under an exclusive partnership with BlueStacks, the MSI App Player, brings...

    22 MSI App Player alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. Andy icon

    Andy

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    Andy breaks down the barrier between desktop and mobile computing, while keeping a user up to date with the latest Android OS feature upgrades. It also provides users with unlimited storage capacity, PC and Mac compatibility, and the freedom to play the most popular mobile...

    20 Andy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued
    • Warning
    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • Andy is the most popular Mac alternative to PlayCover.

    • Andy is Free and ProprietaryPlayCover is Free and Open Source
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    XePlayer

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    XePlayer is a best & free Android Emulator for pc that enables all Android games and apps to run smoothly in Windows systems. It built on x86 Architecture, support advanced features like OpenGL & hardware acceleration, run faster, more stability and compatibility than...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  13. SmartGaga icon

    SmartGaga

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    SmartGaGa is an Android Emulator software for FPS games like Free Fire, PUBG, Clash of Clans, etc. Play Games, Run Apps - All on Your Big Screen and Keyboard! Very High Performance on your Desktop PC or Laptop with Smart GaGa emulator! Enjoy!.

    14 SmartGaga alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  14. KOPLAYER icon

    KOPLAYER

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    KOPLAYER is a free android emulator for Windows and Mac which can help you run Android games & apps on your Windows PC. KOPLAYER commits itself to bringing you the best playing experience for games, with more than one million supported apps.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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