BlueStacks App Player

Key Details of BlueStacks App Player

• Play and stream Android games and apps on PC
• Last updated on 04/08/20
• There have been 2 updates within the past 6 months
• The current version has 0 flags on VirusTotal
• Also available on Mac

Editors’ Review

BlueStacks App Player displays apps inside a window and emulates Android’s touchscreen motions with your mouse. It takes longer than tapping and swiping, but it works better than we expected, especially since it’s still a beta release.

Pros

Apps in Windows: It does give you the ability to run Android apps on your desktop or laptop PC.

One for all: Using the same apps for both Android and Windows has potential advantages, including cross-platform familiarity, easy data transfer, and access to thousands of Android games, tools, and apps in Windows.

Cons

Beta: Like any beta release, BlueStacks has some bugginess. Disabling its startup and services entries in System Configuration and launching BlueStacks later when needed significantly improved the stability of both BlueStacks and Windows.

Subscription: Apps of the day can be downloaded for free, but there’s a monthly fee to keep using your own apps on BlueStacks.

Lost in translation: Android apps don’t look or run quite the same in Windows, and the interface and controls are different. Some apps are disappointing, but others translate well into Windows.

Bottom Line

Despite some growing pains, BlueStacks App Player is recommended for anyone who wants to open up the Android world on their PC or laptop.

Full Specifications

What’s new in version 4.190.0.5002

• You now have the option to opt for WASD or MOBA control schemes in certain games. Play like a pro, either way.
• Precision key controls for your in-game steering wheel are here for games like Dr. Driving, Real Racing, etc.
• Gamepad control names have been simplified to help you. Simplicity is the key to life.
• Improvement in the gameplay experience of various games, such as Free Fire.
• We have reduced the minuscule time delay while switching control schemes. Every second counts in the 21st century.
• Users with high-end machines will now notice less CPU usage. Winter has arrived, for your CPU.
• Gamepad performance has been enhanced. Your controller has been put on a healthy diet.
• Various other bug fixes and improvements.

General

Release April 8, 2020 Date Added April 8, 2020 Version 4.190.0.5002

Operating Systems

Operating Systems Windows, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 Additional Requirements None

Popularity

Total Downloads 3,244,843 Downloads Last Week 401