BlueStacks App Player vs GameLoop

BlueStacks App Player runs Android apps and games on Windows and macOS. It supports Google Play, keyboard mapping, gamepads, and multi-instance mode, and provides access to more than 2 million apps and games. BlueStacks 5 lists reduced RAM use and faster setup among its improvements, while Eco Mode can reduce CPU and GPU usage. Multi-instance features include faster creation, resource optimization, and one-click access. The minimum requirements are 4GB of RAM and 5GB of free disk space. The core BlueStacks experience is free to use. BlueStacks Prime costs $7.99 per month and adds ad-free gameplay, monthly rewards, extra savings, priority support, and BlueStacks AI access and credits. Prime can be canceled at any time, with benefits continuing through the billing period. BlueStacks App Player is headquartered in Campbell, California.

GameLoop is a free Windows Android emulator and gaming platform for playing mobile games on a PC. The maker describes it as the official emulator for PUBG Mobile and Arena of Valor, and the exclusive emulator for Call of Duty Mobile. It supports keyboard mapping, gamepads, multiple instances, and personalized key controls for each hero. GameLoop says its self-developed AOW engine is used for PUBG Mobile, Arena of Valor, and other games. Its product page says VT adjustment is not needed and advertises faster startup. Tencent Protect is described as an anti-cheat system developed by GameLoop and Tencent Games Anti-Cheat Center. The privacy policy says GameLoop collects device, network, process, memory, driver, and related security information to detect cheating, support a fair environment, and address crashes. A listed minimum configuration is Windows 8.1 or 10 64-bit, GTX 1050, i3-8300, 8 GB RAM, and 1 GB storage. The maker provides FAQs for customer support, technical issues, and questions about games including PUBG and Arena of Valor.