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Head-to-head · PC Game Launchers

Xbox app for PC vs LaunchBox

  • 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
LaunchBox #5 in PC Game Launchers 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit LaunchBox

Xbox app for PC leads on 0 checks, LaunchBox on 0, and 6 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 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

Xbox app for PC is the better fit for game Pass subscribers. LaunchBox is the better fit for organizing multi-store PC libraries.

  • Xbox app for PC fits best

    Game Pass subscribers

  • LaunchBox fits best

    Organizing multi-store PC libraries

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Side by side

Feature Xbox app for PC 8.9/10 Visit ↗ LaunchBox 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.5
Ranking #3 in PC Game Launchers #5 in PC Game Launchers
Best for Game Pass subscribers Organizing multi-store PC libraries
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $13.99/mo $30 one-time
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Windows Windows, Android
Integrations 7 integrations 7 integrations
Features Xbox app for PC 5/5 · LaunchBox 0/5
Cloud saves ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Offline mode ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Subscription catalog ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Third-party game import ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Mod integration ✓ (best) Not checked yet
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.
  • Imports major storefronts and supports emulators
  • Detailed metadata, artwork, playlists, filters, and custom fields
  • Big Box adds controller-focused fullscreen browsing
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.
  • The Windows and Android editions are separate platform experiences
  • Regular and Bundle plans include one year of updates
  • Advanced features require a paid plan
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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LaunchBox is a game library manager and launcher for Windows, with a separate Android edition. It is designed for players who want one organized collection spanning supported storefronts, emulator-based games, applications, homebrew, and…

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  1. Xbox app for PCPC Game Launchers 8.9Free plan
  2. LaunchBoxPC Game Launchers 8.5Free 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.

  • LaunchBox — where it wins

    • Imports major storefronts and supports emulators
    • Detailed metadata, artwork, playlists, filters, and custom fields
    • Big Box adds controller-focused fullscreen browsing

    Where it doesn't

    • The Windows and Android editions are separate platform experiences
    • Regular and Bundle plans include one year of updates
    • Advanced features require a paid plan
  • Xbox app for PC8.9/10 · Free plan

    A free Windows launcher with a paid PC Game Pass catalog and cross-store features.

    Visit XboxFull verdict →
  • LaunchBox8.5/10 · Free plan

    LaunchBox organizes multi-store PC and emulated games in one customizable library.

    Visit LaunchBoxFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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