PlayCover Alternatives

PlayCover is described as 'Welcome to PlayCover! This software is all about allowing you to run iOS apps and games on Apple Silicon devices running macOS 12.0 or newer' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to PlayCover for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and HUAWEI AppGallery apps. The best PlayCover alternative is QEMU, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PlayCover are Android-x86, KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine), Anbox and MEmu.

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Welcome to PlayCover! This software is all about allowing you to run iOS apps and games on Apple Silicon devices running macOS 12.0 or newer.

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PlayCover alternatives page was last updated Oct 3, 2023
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  1. QEMU icon
    QEMU icon

    QEMU

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    QEMU (short for "Quick EMUlator") is a free and open-source hosted hypervisor that performs hardware virtualization.

    44 QEMU alternatives
    QEMU with the free OS ReactOS

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Hardware Configuration of a VMware machine
    Harddisk based on a VMware vmdk-file
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    Advanced settings of a vmdk-machine

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Virtualization
    2.  GPU Acceleration
    3.  Portable
    4.  Command line interface
    5.  Container Virtualization
    6.  Support for scripting
    7.  User mode emulation
    8.  Emulation
    QEMU iconPlayCover Icon

    QEMU VS PlayCover

    Is QEMU a good alternative to PlayCover?
     

    • QEMU is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to PlayCover.

    • QEMU is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to PlayCover.

    • QEMU is Free and Open SourcePlayCover is also Free and Open Source
    • QEMU is Lightweight and Privacy focusedPlayCover is not according to our users
  2. Android-x86 icon
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    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.

    30 Android-x86 alternatives
    Android-x86 screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • VirtualBox
    • Self-Hosted
    • VMware Workstation Pro
    • VMware Workstation Player

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  ARM support
    2.  Gaming Mode
    Android-x86 screenshot 1
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    Android-x86 iconPlayCover Icon

    Android-x86 VS PlayCover

    Is Android-x86 a good alternative to PlayCover?
     

    • Android-x86 is the most popular Self-Hosted 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
  4. KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) icon
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    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.

    45 KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) alternatives
    KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Virtualization
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Nt kernel
    4.  Command line interface
    5.  Portable
    6.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    7.  Container Virtualization
    8.  Emulation
    KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) iconPlayCover Icon

    KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) VS PlayCover

    Is this a good alternative to PlayCover?
     

    • 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 Lightweight and Privacy focusedPlayCover is not according to our users
  5. Anbox icon
    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.

    35 Anbox alternatives
    Anbox screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Container Virtualization
    2.  Unified inbox
    3.  No Tracking
    Discontinued

    According to their README, development has been discontinued in 2023.

    Anbox iconPlayCover Icon

    Anbox VS PlayCover

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  6. MEmu icon
    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).

    24 MEmu alternatives
    MEmu screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    MEmu screenshot 1
    MEmu screenshot 2
    +5
    MEmu screenshot 3
    Bundleware

    Attempts to install Avast Antivirus, can be declined.

    MEmu iconPlayCover Icon

    MEmu VS PlayCover

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    iodéOS

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    iodéOS is an operating system powered by LineageOS and based on the Android mobile platform. iodéOS aims at protecting the user's privacy with a built-in adblocker and by removing Google trackers.

    64 iodéOS alternatives
    iodéOS screenshot 1
    iodéOS screenshot 2

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Mobile OS
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Ungoogled
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  OTA Updates
    9.  Block Trackers
    10.  Multiple languages
    11.  AdBlock Friendly
    12.  Low CPU usage
    iodéOS iconPlayCover Icon

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  9. Appetize.io icon
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    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

    28 Appetize.io alternatives
    Appetize.io screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Appetize.io screenshot 1
    Appetize.io screenshot 2
    +1
    Appetize.io screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Browser-based
    2.  Portable
    3.  Embedded tutorials
    4.  Screen Sharing
    5.  Customer Segmentation
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Support for scripting
    8.  Multiple Account support
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Live Preview
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    Appetize.io iconPlayCover Icon

    Appetize.io VS PlayCover

    Is Appetize.io a good alternative to PlayCover?
     

    • 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
  10. PrimeOS icon
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    PrimeOS

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    PrimeOS is an Android-x86 based OS which provides desktop experience on any x86 based device providing user top of the line features like multi-window, taskbar and deca-pro key mapper for gamers.

    21 PrimeOS alternatives
    PrimeOS screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android-x86
    PrimeOS screenshot 1
    PrimeOS screenshot 2
    +3
    PrimeOS screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Booting from USB
    4.  OTA Updates
    5.  Google integration
    PrimeOS iconPlayCover Icon

    PrimeOS VS PlayCover

    Is PrimeOS a good alternative to PlayCover?
     

    • PrimeOS is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to PlayCover.

    • PrimeOS is Free and ProprietaryPlayCover is Free and Open Source
    • PrimeOS is LightweightPlayCover is not according to our users
  11. HarmonyOS icon
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    HarmonyOS

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    HarmonyOS is a distributed, edge computing, AI operating system with powerful functionality, and it will first be used for smart devices like smart watches, smart screens, in-vehicle systems, and smart speakers.

    55 HarmonyOS alternatives
    HarmonyOS 5 user interface

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • HUAWEI AppGallery

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Portable
    3.  Rolling Release
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Command line interface
    9.  ARM Independent
    HarmonyOS iconPlayCover Icon

    HarmonyOS VS PlayCover

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  12. MSI App Player icon
    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...

    24 MSI App Player alternatives
    MSI App Player screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    MSI App Player Features

    1.  App center
    2.  Emulation
    MSI App Player screenshot 1
    MSI App Player screenshot 2
    MSI App Player iconPlayCover Icon

    MSI App Player VS PlayCover

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  13. Andy icon
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    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...

    22 Andy alternatives
    Andy screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Andy Features

    1.  Fullscreen support
    Andy screenshot 1
    Warning

    Andy OS reportedly installs a GPU Miner together with the Android emulator

    Bundleware

    The installer may contain adwares. Be careful during the installation: https://alternativeto.net/discussions/applications/11718/be-careful-in-the-installation/

    Andy iconPlayCover Icon

    Andy VS PlayCover

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  14. ApkOnline

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    ApkOnline is a free android online emulator that allows to run android apps using a virtual machine where an android device is simulated to execute any application.

    23 ApkOnline alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online

    ApkOnline Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Live Preview
    PlayCover Icon

    ApkOnline VS PlayCover

    Is ApkOnline a good alternative to PlayCover?
     
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