A new tvOS app called CloudGear is aiming to simplify cloud gaming by aggregating several major streaming services into a single interface. The app consolidates GeForce Now, Xbox Cloud Streaming, Amazon Luna, and Boosteroid, letting users browse and launch games from all those platforms without switching between separate apps. It works not only on Apple TV, but also on iPhone and iPad. ([9to5mac.com](https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/22/indie-app-spotlight-cloudgear-brings-all-cloud-gaming-platforms-into-one-tvos-app/))
Top Features That Matter
CloudGear supports streaming in resolutions up to 5K at a refresh rate of 120 frames per second. It also includes HDR, 10-bit color depth, and support for Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound. The goal is high fidelity gaming without breaking a sweat. ([9to5mac.com](https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/22/indie-app-spotlight-cloudgear-brings-all-cloud-gaming-platforms-into-one-tvos-app/))
It adds a few quality-of-life enhancements: vibration feedback is supported, and if your gamepad lacks vibration, the app can use your iPhone’s Taptic Engine instead. For ease of use, you can initiate game searches or navigation on your iPhone or iPad, then hand off games to your Apple TV. On iPhone and iPad, home screen widgets let you pin and launch games quickly. There’s also support for AR glasses like XREAL when tethered to your iPhone — effectively letting you game on a virtual display right in front of your eyes. ([9to5mac.com](https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/22/indie-app-spotlight-cloudgear-brings-all-cloud-gaming-platforms-into-one-tvos-app/))
Pricing, Requirements & Availability
The app is free to download from the App Store on devices running iOS 17.6 or later, and on Apple TV models with tvOS 18.6 or newer. Full features are unlocked through a subscription model: choices include $1.99/month, $14.99/year, or a one-time lifetime purchase priced at $39.99. A seven-day trial period is offered for subscription access. ([9to5mac.com](https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/22/indie-app-spotlight-cloudgear-brings-all-cloud-gaming-platforms-into-one-tvos-app/))
CloudGear promises to make cloud gaming more seamless across Apple’s platforms. Rather than juggling multiple apps, users get one consolidator that handles streaming from several providers. That could reduce friction for those heavily invested in cloud gaming ecosystems. ([9to5mac.com](https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/22/indie-app-spotlight-cloudgear-brings-all-cloud-gaming-platforms-into-one-tvos-app/))
This development comes at a time when cloud gaming remains a niche use case on Apple TV, while services like GeForce Now and Xbox Cloud Streaming seek higher visibility. With CloudGear, the challenge will be maintaining compatibility, minimizing latency, and ensuring fair pricing against platform-native apps. Watch closely whether other developers follow suit or if Apple responds with its own similar integration.
