GeForce NOW, xCloud, Boosteroid, Shadow PC, Moonlight and PS Remote Play.
Reduce local macOS noise and see whether the issue looks like Wi-Fi, UDP, packet loss, route latency or background traffic.
Mac gaming session diagnostics · Version 4.3.4
See what is hurting your game session.
CloudBoost watches the Mac and network signals that an ordinary speed test misses.
Track latency spikes, jitter, packet loss, VPN routing, Wi-Fi/AWDL noise, background work, heat and CPU pressure without modifying the game.
See a measured 42-minute League session
Real screenshot, method and raw CSV
1,000+public release asset downloads
42m 38smeasured League session
v4.3.4current public release
macOS 12+Intel and Apple Silicon
How it works
Watch. Explain. Restore.
- 01Watch the Mac side
Collect the signals that average ping hides: jitter, packet loss, route state, Wi-Fi noise and local pressure.
- 02Explain the warning
Separate a live problem from an earlier spike and show the likely cause in plain language.
- 03Act, report, restore
Apply selected temporary actions, record what changed, and restore the session when you stop.
Use Cases
Know when the problem is around the game.
Use CloudBoost when a session starts well and later stutters, spikes or becomes inconsistent. It checks the Mac and network signals it can measure, then tells you when the next place to investigate is the game, server, router or compatibility layer.
League of Legends, Dota 2, Minecraft, Roblox and CS2 cloud or compatibility sessions.
Watch CPU pressure, thermal pressure, Low Power Mode and background work, then see when clean Mac-side signals point toward shaders, asset streaming or the game engine instead.
CrossOver, Whisky, Wine and GPTK checks without touching the bottle.
CloudBoost does not patch games. It helps separate a compatibility-layer issue from a noisy macOS session.
See what CloudBoost changed and what still needs a manual check.
PRO users can also copy Session Proof with the selected profile, Session Doctor, Session Lab, before/after summary and recent app events.
Measured on July 20
A real 42-minute League session.
CloudBoost recorded a 92/100 session score, 25 ms route p95, 8 ms maximum jitter and 0.0% maximum loss. A separate sample measured the app at 1.68% average CPU.
The result is observational, not a before/after FPS claim. The screenshot, method, sanitized proof and raw CSV are public.
“Seems to keep my connection more stable on Wi-Fi.”Read the public review
Free and PRO
Start free. Upgrade when you need the full explanation.
Free is enough to run a manual session. PRO is for repeated use, deeper diagnostics and automatic temporary tuning.
Free
$0- Cloud, remote play and native Mac profiles
- Manual Balanced sessions
- Basic path and ping checks
- Safe session stop and rollback
PRO
$10One-time CloudBoost 4.x license for one Mac. No subscription. Transfers are handled through support.
- Automation and temporary system tuning
- Full Session Doctor and Spike Timeline
- VPN Route Doctor, UDP Probe and Session Lab
- HUD, Session Proof and previous-run comparison
- CrossOver/Whisky diagnostics and priority support
Five pilot slots
PRO plus a personal Session Review.
$29 total. Includes a CloudBoost PRO license and one personal review of a Session Proof report.
You receive setup-specific observations and recommended next tests for the Mac, network and gaming client. The review does not promise to repair an ISP route, remote server or game-engine problem.
Delivery is by Discord or email within three business days after receiving a complete Session Proof. The pilot is limited to five reviews so each report receives proper attention.
Support
Bring the screenshot. We will help read it.
Discord is open to Free and PRO users for install help, license support, bug reports, confusing diagnostics and feature requests.
For faster help, include macOS version, Mac model, selected profile, Wi-Fi or Ethernet, VPN/firewall status, and a screenshot of Session Doctor or Session Lab.
PRO users can also paste the Session Proof report from the app, which is usually faster than describing the whole setup manually.
Does CloudBoost improve FPS?
Not directly. CloudBoost is about session stability and diagnosis. It can help when stutter comes from local macOS pressure, background tasks, power state or Wi-Fi behavior, but it does not modify the game renderer.
Does it work for native Mac games?
Yes, when the problem is around the game rather than inside it: thermal pressure, Low Power Mode, background traffic, Wi-Fi/AWDL behavior, CPU pressure or uneven local session state. CloudBoost cannot directly measure shader compilation, asset streaming, renderer frame time, engine stalls or Rosetta translation. Since version 4.2.2, it tells you when measured Mac-side signals are clean enough to investigate those causes next.
Does it work with PS Remote Play and Moonlight?
Yes. CloudBoost includes free profiles for remote play and can help identify local Mac-side causes such as Wi-Fi noise, UDP issues, route latency and background traffic.
Does it work with Shadow PC and other remote PC services?
Yes. CloudBoost can help diagnose the Mac receiving side of Shadow, remote PC and home streaming sessions: route latency, jitter, packet loss, VPN routing, UDP behavior, Wi-Fi/AWDL noise and local pressure.
Does CloudBoost work with VPNs?
CloudBoost is not a VPN service. PRO includes VPN Route Doctor, which can detect tunnel routes, blocked UDP checks and VPN-related route latency, then suggest testing with VPN off or using split tunneling for the game, client or browser.
Does it install a kernel extension?
No. CloudBoost does not install KEXTs, hidden daemons, permanent system patches, game injections or anti-cheat bypasses. Some features may ask for administrator permission because macOS requires it for temporary system-level session changes.
Why does it ask for the macOS password?
Only protected system-level actions should ask for administrator permission, such as DNS refresh, AWDL changes, Time Machine pause requests or lower-level session fixes. Viewing diagnostics and using basic profiles should not need a password.
What is Session Proof?
Session Proof is a PRO support report that can be copied from the app. It includes the selected profile, preset, Session Doctor, Session Lab, before/after summary and recent CloudBoost events. It does not include license keys, personal files, hostnames or browser history.
How many Macs can use one PRO license?
A new Payhip PRO license activates on one Mac. It can be revalidated on that same Mac. If you replace the computer, contact CloudBoost support on Discord to request a transfer instead of purchasing again.
What if macOS says the app is damaged?
Because CloudBoost is distributed outside the App Store, you may need to clear quarantine after installing: xattr -cr /Applications/"CloudBoost.app"