Apple Now Allows Game Streaming Apps on App Store Worldwide - MacRumors
Skip to Content

Apple Now Allows Game Streaming Apps on App Store Worldwide

Apple today announced that it now allows streaming game apps on the App Store worldwide, in response to feedback from developers. This will pave the way for services like Xbox Cloud Gaming and Nvidia GeForce NOW to be available as standalone iPhone and iPad apps, whereas they were previously only accessible via the web.

App Store and XCloud
These cloud gaming apps will allow iPhone and iPad users to stream games from servers, with the entire selection of games available within a single app.

"Developers can now submit a single app with the capability to stream all of the games offered in their catalog," reads Apple's announcement.

Streaming game apps will need to maintain an age rating of the highest age-rated content included in the app, and the apps will of course also need to respect all of the latest App Store Review Guidelines, according to Apple.

Popular Stories

Apple App Store Awards 2025

Apple Turns Off Payments in Russia

Thursday April 2, 2026 8:47 am PDT by
As of April 1, payment processing is no longer available for purchases made across the App Store and other Apple services in Russia, according to Apple. In a new support document, Apple said new purchases, in-app purchases, and subscription renewals are no longer available in Russia unless a user already has funds in their Apple Account balance, which can continue to be used. This change...
app store blue banner epic 1

Apple Asks Court to Pause App Store Fee Fight While It Petitions Supreme Court in Epic Games Case

Monday April 6, 2026 1:32 pm PDT by
Apple plans to ask the United States Supreme Court to weigh in on the App Store fee restrictions and contempt of court ruling levied against it in the ongoing Epic Games vs. Apple legal battle. In a filing on April 3 (via TechCrunch), Apple asked the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to hold off on a plan that would see the U.S. Northern District of California decide on a reasonable commission...
Liquid Glass App Store Feature

Some iPhone Apps Receive Mysterious Update 'From Apple'

Monday April 6, 2026 3:21 pm PDT by
Apple appears to be quietly updating some apps, based on curious new update notes that have appeared on the App Store. Over the last week, some app updates have included notes that suggest the update is coming from Apple rather than an app developer. "This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included," reads the description. Some of the apps...

Top Rated Comments

Think|Different Avatar
30 months ago
We don’t need snark, talking about App Stores, EU, yada yada – let’s just take this moment to all say: “Finally.”
Score: 32 Votes (Like | Disagree)
pgiguere1 Avatar
30 months ago

Apple today announced that it now allows streaming game apps on the App Store worldwide, in response to feedback from developers.
Let's be honest. Is that really the reason? This seems to have very little to do with developer feedback, and a lot to do with the ongoing antitrust investigations.
Score: 27 Votes (Like | Disagree)
30 months ago
GeForce Now for Apple TV would actually be pretty rad. Apple might finally be getting serious about gaming on Apple TV. 🥲
Score: 23 Votes (Like | Disagree)
DarkCole Avatar
30 months ago
This is huge for Vision Pro.
Score: 19 Votes (Like | Disagree)
30 months ago
visionOS just turned into a crazy game console
Score: 17 Votes (Like | Disagree)
30 months ago
Lets hope this brings XBOX and GeForce to AppleTV!!!
Score: 14 Votes (Like | Disagree)