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Head-to-head · PC Game Launchers

Xbox app for PC vs Ubisoft Connect

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 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
Ubisoft Connect #8 in PC Game Launchers 8.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Ubisoft

Xbox app for PC leads on 0 checks, Ubisoft Connect on 1, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 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
  • Lowest starting priceUbisoft Connect · $7.99/mo
  • 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 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Ubisoft Connect is cheaper to start at $7.99/mo against $13.99/mo.

Xbox app for PC is the better fit for game Pass subscribers. Ubisoft Connect is the better fit for ubisoft game subscribers.

  • Xbox app for PC fits best

    Game Pass subscribers

  • Ubisoft Connect fits best

    Ubisoft game subscribers

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Side by side

Feature Xbox app for PC 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Ubisoft Connect 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.0
Ranking #3 in PC Game Launchers #8 in PC Game Launchers
Best for Game Pass subscribers Ubisoft game subscribers
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $13.99/mo $7.99/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows Windows
Integrations 7 integrations 4 integrations
Features Xbox app for PC 5/5 · Ubisoft Connect 2/5
Cloud saves ✓ ✓
Offline mode ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Subscription catalog ✓ ✓
Third-party game import ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Mod integration ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Supported OS Windows Windows
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.
  • Free Windows launcher organizes and customizes a Ubisoft game library.
  • Cross-progression for supported games plus cross-platform chat and friends.
  • Ubisoft+ access, free games, trials, betas, and in-game rewards.
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.
  • Limited to Windows as a PC launcher.
  • Cross-progression and cloud saves depend on the game.
  • Ubisoft+ availability and benefits vary by country, plan, platform, and purchase channel.
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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Ubisoft Connect is Ubisoft’s free Windows launcher and gaming service for accessing, managing, and organizing Ubisoft games. It suits players who want one place for their Ubisoft library, social features, rewards, and access to Ubisoft+…

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  1. Xbox app for PCPC Game Launchers 8.9Free plan
  2. Ubisoft ConnectPC Game Launchers 8.0Free 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.

  • Ubisoft Connect — where it wins

    • Free Windows launcher organizes and customizes a Ubisoft game library.
    • Cross-progression for supported games plus cross-platform chat and friends.
    • Ubisoft+ access, free games, trials, betas, and in-game rewards.

    Where it doesn't

    • Limited to Windows as a PC launcher.
    • Cross-progression and cloud saves depend on the game.
    • Ubisoft+ availability and benefits vary by country, plan, platform, and purchase channel.
  • 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 →
  • Ubisoft Connect8.0/10 · Free plan

    A useful Ubisoft hub with a free launcher and optional game subscriptions.

    Visit UbisoftFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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