How to Get Controller Rumble on iOS Cloud Gaming (GeForce Now, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Boosteroid)
Safari strips controller vibration from cloud gaming streams. Learn how to restore full rumble support on iPhone and iPad with CloudGear.
CloudGear is a next-generation web browser for iPhone and iPad, designed specifically for cloud gaming services such as GeForce NOW, Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud), and Boosteroid.
Safari holds cloud gaming back — missing essential features like controller rumble, mouse pointer lock, HDR, 10-bit color, and true fullscreen immersion. CloudGear solves this with a custom-built, low-latency rendering engine and comprehensive hardware integration, delivering the performance and immersion that iOS gamers deserve.

Our custom engine shatters the limits of mobile browsing, unlocking the potential for peak performance and stunning visual fidelity.
Experience buttery-smooth gameplay with support for up to 120 FPS and stunningly clear 5K video on supported platforms.
See games the way developers intended with high dynamic range. Deep blacks, bright highlights, and rich color gradients bring virtual worlds to life.
Full support for AV1 and H.265 ensures you get the crispest image quality at the most efficient bitrates.
Go beyond stereo with support for up to 7.1 channel surround sound and head-tracked spatial audio that puts you in the center of the action.
Specific feature availability like resolution, FPS, and HDR depends on the cloud gaming service and your subscription tier.
Whether you're on a cloud gaming platform or a browser-based HTML5 game, CloudGear instantly upgrades your experience with features that Safari lacks.
Get the precision you need for competitive play. Your cursor is captured within the game for flawless, uninterrupted aiming, just like on a PC.
Feel every impact, explosion, and rumble through any connected gamepad for maximum immersion.
Hide all distracting UI elements with a few taps. It's just you and the game.
Take full control of your view. Zoom, stretch, or manually position the video stream to eliminate black bars and use every inch of your display.
We designed every aspect of CloudGear to stay out of your way and keep you in the game.
An edge-to-edge view with a hidden navigation bar you can reveal with intuitive gestures.
Connect your iPhone or iPad to a TV or monitor via an HDMI adapter and turn your device into a powerful gaming console.
Fine-tune everything from mouse sensitivity and scroll inversion to haptic feedback intensity.
Organize all your cloud services on a customizable home screen for quick access to your games.
CloudGear unlocks the full potential of each of the following platforms, delivering the highest performance and best experience possible.
Experience Ultimate membership with up to 5K at 120 FPS, H.265 & AV1 codecs, HDR, 10-bit color, and 7.1 surround sound.
Stream at up to 4K at 120 FPS (including on mobile) and enable experimental HDR. Take full control with Custom Resolution Selection to force a pixel-perfect stream on any display.
Better xCloud is built-in. Install and update the essential script directly from the CloudGear menu and enjoy all the advanced functionality that it provides.
Perfect for any browser-based game that benefits from true controller support and precision mouse input.
Actual streaming quality is determined by each service's capabilities and your subscription plan. CloudGear enables the maximum quality available to your account.
Stop compromising. See what you've been missing.
CloudGear | Safari | |
|---|---|---|
| Visuals & Performance | ||
| Max Video Resolution (with GFN Ultimate) | 5120 x 2880 | 1600 x 1200 |
| Max Frame Rate (with GFN Ultimate) | 120 FPS | 60 FPS |
| Max Bitrate (with GFN Ultimate) | 100 Mbps | 75 Mbps |
| HDR | ||
| 10-Bit Color | ||
| Low Latency Rendering | ||
| Video Codecs | H.264, H.265, AV1 | H.264 |
| Controls & Input | ||
| Controller Vibration / Rumble | ||
| Mouse Pointer Lock | ||
| Keyboard Lock | ||
| Custom Mouse Sensitivity | ||
| Custom Rumble Sensitivity | ||
| Scroll Direction Inversion | ||
| Use Device Haptics For Rumble (iPhone Only) | ||
| Audio | ||
| 7.1 Surround Sound (with GFN Ultimate) | ||
| Background Audio Playback | ||
| Spatial Audio | ||
| System Integration | ||
| Immersive Fullscreen | ||
| Configurable Video Sizing | ||
| Clutter-Free Interface | ||
| Native Resolution External Display (No Black Bars) | ||
| Built-in "Better xCloud" Manager | ||
| Configurable Background Idle Timeout | ||
| Prevent Screen Dimming | ||
| Landscape Lock While Streaming (iPhone Only) | ||
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