NetBoom review
A freemium option for streaming hosted PC games to phones, tablets and browsers.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
NetBoom is a freemium cloud gaming service that streams PC games from NetBoom-hosted cloud computers to smartphones and the web. It is aimed at mobile users and browser players who want to play without downloading or installing games locally. The service combines free-play access with paid memberships, and its membership offering can include games users may not already own. Supported platforms are iOS, Android and web, making the product a fit for people who want hosted gaming across mobile devices and browsers.
The pricing structure is organized into Monthly Membership, Quarterly Membership and Yearly Membership plans. Each listed membership provides cloud access to PC games, while free-play access is also available. The published starting price is 9.99, and the App Store pricing applies to the US storefront. For platform fit, NetBoom supports web, iOS and Android, along with Bluetooth controllers, gaming mice and keyboards. That combination gives mobile players several ways to control streamed games, although the product remains centered on NetBoom's own hosted game environment rather than a broad set of local gaming platforms.
NetBoom's main strength is its narrow focus: it removes the need for local game downloads and a dedicated gaming PC while bringing hosted PC games to mobile devices and browsers. It should suit users who prioritize access from phones, tablets or the web, want a free-play entry point, and value support for external gaming controls. It is less suitable for players seeking a general PC game library, locally installed titles, or a service defined by hardware-level gaming features. Choose NetBoom for hosted mobile and browser play; consider an alternative if local PC ownership or a broader ecosystem is the priority.
NetBoom pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Streams PC games without local downloads or installation
- Works across web, iOS and Android
- Supports Bluetooth controllers, mice and keyboards
- Where it doesn't
- Paid access is divided across monthly, quarterly and yearly memberships
- Game access is limited to titles hosted and streamed by NetBoom
- It focuses on cloud gaming rather than locally installed PC games
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