CloudBoost is a native macOS menu bar app for cleaner gaming sessions on Mac.
It helps players start a focused session, reduce local macOS interruptions, and understand the spikes that a normal speed test usually misses: jitter, packet loss, AWDL/Wi-Fi noise, background traffic, thermal pressure, Low Power Mode, and uneven system load.
It is built for cloud gaming, remote play, native Mac games, and PRO diagnostics around CrossOver, Whisky, Wine, and Game Porting Toolkit sessions.
Website: victorbrandaao.github.io/CloudBoost
Latest release: GitHub Releases
Launch price test: CloudBoost PRO is currently $4.99.
This is the full PRO v4.x license at a temporary price. One-time payment. No subscription. Existing PRO customers keep their access.
Install:
- Download the latest
CloudBoost_v4.x.dmg. - Open the DMG.
- Drag
CloudBoost.appto/Applications. - Open CloudBoost from the macOS menu bar.
Updates:
- Manual installs use the DMG from GitHub Releases.
- In-app updates use the verified ZIP asset when available, then replace and relaunch CloudBoost automatically.
- The README counters show both downloads from the latest release and all-time downloads across release assets.
If macOS says the app is damaged, clear quarantine:
xattr -cr /Applications/"CloudBoost.app"Need help? Join Discord: discord.gg/kU5trxtRb
Trust Center: what CloudBoost does, does not do, and can ask permission for
Guides: Mac gaming setup notes by service and game
CloudBoost is not a magic FPS booster.
It does not modify games, inject code, bypass anti-cheat, edit CrossOver bottles, or install kernel extensions.
It focuses on the Mac session around the game:
- starts and stops focused gaming sessions
- applies temporary macOS session tuning
- watches latency, jitter, packet loss, route behavior, Wi-Fi path, and local pressure
- explains likely spike causes in plain language
- restores temporary changes when the session ends
Core profiles are free. CrossOver/Whisky diagnostics are part of PRO because they add compatibility-layer checks and deeper local bottleneck guidance.
| Profile | Plan |
|---|---|
| GeForce NOW | Free |
| Xbox Cloud Gaming | Free |
| Boosteroid | Free |
| Moonlight | Free |
| PS Remote Play | Free |
| VoidLink Extreme | Free |
| Counter-Strike 2 cloud/remote profile | Free |
| League of Legends native/cloud profile | Free |
| Dota 2 native/cloud profile | Free |
| Local Game | Free |
| Steam | Free |
| Epic Games | Free |
| Battle.net | Free |
| CrossOver / Windows Games | PRO |
Free is for trying CloudBoost and running manual sessions.
PRO is for people who use it regularly and want deeper diagnostics, automation, reports, widgets, and priority support.
| Feature | Free | PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud, remote play, native Mac, and competitive profiles | Yes | Yes |
| Manual session mode | Yes | Yes |
| Balanced preset | Yes | Yes |
| Basic signal checks | Yes | Yes |
| Rollback protection | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-detect and Auto Boost | No | Yes |
| Smart Boost and Stability Guard | No | Yes |
| Test My Setup quick check | Yes | Yes |
| What CloudBoost did checklist | Basic | Full |
| Session Doctor Fix actions | No | Yes |
| Fastest and Smooth presets | No | Yes |
| HUD | No | Yes |
| Session Doctor full reports with UDP probe | No | Yes |
| Session Lab | No | Yes |
| Stream Signal | No | Yes |
| PRO Widgets | No | Yes |
| Session end report | No | Yes |
| Heat Guard and Keep Alive | No | Yes |
| Session Proof copy/export for Discord and GitHub support | No | Yes |
| Kernel Watch and background throttle | No | Yes |
| CrossOver, Whisky, Wine, and GPTK diagnostics | No | Yes |
| Priority Discord support | No | Yes |
Launch price test: CloudBoost PRO is currently $4.99.
This is the full PRO v4.x license at a temporary price. One-time payment. No subscription.
Unlock PRO: Gumroad
Existing PRO customers keep access to the expanded PRO feature set. The previous PRO+ feature set has been folded into PRO.
CloudBoost is useful when the game itself is not the only problem.
Common cases:
- GeForce NOW feels smooth, then suddenly spikes
- Xbox Cloud Gaming or Boosteroid has jitter bursts on Mac
- PS Remote Play, Moonlight, or Steam Link feels inconsistent
- Dota 2, League, or a native Mac game stutters when macOS is under pressure
- CrossOver or Whisky sessions need local Mac-side diagnostics
- Wi-Fi/AWDL, AirDrop, Handoff, backups, sync tools, thermal pressure, or Low Power Mode interfere with a session
CloudBoost cannot fix a bad router, bad ISP route, overloaded game server, or remote machine problem. It gives you a cleaner local session and better information when something feels off.
Version 4.0.8 focuses on trust, support, and clearer proof of what happened during a session.
Highlights:
- new PRO
Proofaction that copies a clean Session Proof report for Discord or GitHub Issues - support report includes profile, preset, session state, Session Doctor, Session Lab, before/after summary and recent CloudBoost events
- new Trust Center page explaining what CloudBoost does, does not do, and when macOS may ask for administrator permission
- new public guides for GeForce NOW, PS Remote Play, Dota 2, CS2, CrossOver/Whisky and Moonlight-style remote sessions
- What CloudBoost did panel with applied actions and manual checks
- Test My Setup quick check before starting a session
- Session Doctor Fix button for temporary session actions
- clearer Can Fix / Manual Check wording in Session Doctor
- before/after summary inside Session Lab
- PRO session end report with score, duration, main issue, trend, and next step
- preset descriptions for Fastest, Balanced, and Smooth
- CrossOver / Windows Games profile in PRO
- detection for CrossOver, Whisky, Wine, and GPTK sessions
- macOS-side pressure checks for compatibility-layer gaming
- ZIP-based in-app updater with staged install and relaunch
- DMG remains available for manual installs
- clearer Session Lab and Stream Signal guidance
- public Free profiles remain available for cloud, remote play, native Mac, and competitive sessions
- former PRO+ tools are now included in PRO
Discord is the fastest place for setup help, license support, bug reports, screenshots, and feature requests:
When asking for help, include:
- macOS version
- Mac model
- selected profile
- Wi-Fi or Ethernet
- VPN/firewall/private relay status
- screenshot of Session Doctor or Session Lab
- Session Proof report copied from the app when using PRO
The Session Proof report does not include license keys, personal files, hostnames, or browser history.
CloudBoost uses public GitHub feedback instead of hidden testimonials.
Leave a review if you have used the app and can share useful details:
- Free or PRO
- Mac model and macOS version
- game or service tested
- Wi-Fi or Ethernet
- what improved, what did not, and what was confusing
Leave a review: GitHub review form
Read reviews: CloudBoost reviews page
CloudBoost is proprietary software. The public repository contains releases, documentation, and downloadable binaries, not the full source code.
CloudBoost does not install KEXTs, hidden daemons, permanent system patches, game injections, or anti-cheat bypasses. Some actions may ask for administrator permission because macOS requires it for temporary system-level session changes.
Read the Trust Center: victorbrandaao.github.io/CloudBoost/trust.html
Some diagnostics and HUD ideas are inspired by Better xCloud by redphx. CloudBoost does not use Better xCloud code.
CloudBoost was covered by MacMagazine.
CloudBoost is proprietary software. No permission is granted to copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from the code or app without prior written authorization. See LICENSE.