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Head-to-head · PC Game Launchers

Xbox app for PC vs Epic Games Store

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Xbox app for PC #3 in PC Game Launchers 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Xbox
Epic Games Store #4 in PC Game Launchers 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Try Epic Games Store

Xbox app for PC leads on 2 checks, Epic Games Store on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreXbox app for PC · 8.9/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresXbox app for PC · 5 of 5

Xbox app for PC scores higher on our rubric for pc game launchers: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

Xbox app for PC offers third-party game import; Epic Games Store doesn't. Xbox app for PC offers mod integration; Epic Games Store doesn't.

Xbox app for PC is the better fit for game Pass subscribers. Epic Games Store is the better fit for players seeking free games.

  • Xbox app for PC fits best

    Game Pass subscribers

  • Epic Games Store fits best

    Players seeking free games

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Side by side

Feature Xbox app for PC 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Epic Games Store 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.7
Ranking #3 in PC Game Launchers #4 in PC Game Launchers
Best for Game Pass subscribers Players seeking free games
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $13.99/mo Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Windows Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Features Xbox app for PC 5/5 · Epic Games Store 3/5
Cloud saves ✓ ✓
Offline mode ✓ ✓
Subscription catalog ✓ ✓
Third-party game import ✓ (best) —
Mod integration ✓ (best) —
Specs
Supported OS Windows Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Organizes Xbox, Game Pass, Battle.net, and other supported PC storefronts.
  • Supports cloud saves, offline permissions, and mods for eligible games.
  • Adds cloud gaming, console remote play, and cross-device chat.
  • Weekly free game giveaways add titles to your library.
  • Organize games with filters, favorites, and collections.
  • Cloud saves and offline play are available for supported games.
Cons
  • Requires Windows 10 or 11 version 22H2 or higher.
  • Cloud gaming requires a supported Game Pass subscription.
  • Offline play and mod support depend on game eligibility and licensing.
  • Individual games, add-ons, and some subscriptions cost extra.
  • Cloud saves, offline play, and achievements depend on the game.
  • No third-party game imports or mod integration.
Our verdict

Xbox app for PC is Microsoft's Windows launcher for players who want to browse, install, and organize Xbox and PC games alongside supported third-party storefronts. It is particularly relevant to PC Game Pass subscribers: the app is free,…

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Epic Games Store combines a digital storefront with a launcher for browsing, purchasing, and managing games and downloadable content. It suits players who want to claim weekly free titles and keep owned games in one library, as well as…

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  1. Xbox app for PCPC Game Launchers 8.9Free plan
  2. Epic Games StorePC Game Launchers 8.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Xbox app for PC — where it wins

    • Organizes Xbox, Game Pass, Battle.net, and other supported PC storefronts.
    • Supports cloud saves, offline permissions, and mods for eligible games.
    • Adds cloud gaming, console remote play, and cross-device chat.

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires Windows 10 or 11 version 22H2 or higher.
    • Cloud gaming requires a supported Game Pass subscription.
    • Offline play and mod support depend on game eligibility and licensing.

  • Epic Games Store — where it wins

    • Weekly free game giveaways add titles to your library.
    • Organize games with filters, favorites, and collections.
    • Cloud saves and offline play are available for supported games.

    Where it doesn't

    • Individual games, add-ons, and some subscriptions cost extra.
    • Cloud saves, offline play, and achievements depend on the game.
    • No third-party game imports or mod integration.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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