


It should also be noted that LDPlayer is completely free and remains so no matter how long you use it. Overall, LDPlayer was faster during our tests. This translates into shorter load times when starting emulators, and also when running applications and games. It should also be noted that LDPlayer is considerably less demanding on resources than BlueStacks, and is lighter than the more popular alternative. It's worth noting that even with a high-spec computer, BlueStacks is prone to lag during emulation (even on the main screen). What you can customize is the launcher wallpaper and therefore the icons and so on, but it will not be the default home screen of our emulator, nor the default appearance: Nova Launcher integrated into LDPlayer and customized It allows you to open the application, but in a tab. BlueStacks' main screen is not customizable, while LDPlayer's allows you to change the wallpaper and even the launcher, which also opens the way to customize icons and much more: Nova Launcher running on BlueStacks in a separate instanceīlueStacks, on the other hand, does not allow you to change the wallpaper or the default launcher. One of the main differences is something as basic as customization. Differences between LDPlayer and BlueStacks Both LDPlayer and BlueStacks run Android 7.1.2. Both are compatible with the majority of titles that can be found in the Android catalog.īoth programs allow you to move files effortlessly between Windows and the emulator, thanks to an almost seamless integration of both platforms.Īs a last similarity to highlight (perhaps one of the most important) is the Android version. In both, the Android Settings menu can be accessed directly, which can be modified and configured as desired by the user: Android settings in LDPlayer and BlueStacksīoth emulators have also been designed with the Android gamer audience in mind. Also, both programs have their own application store that offers games (among other things) for the user to incorporate into the emulator, although they are actually links to Google Play.īoth have a sidebar of actions that allow us to access different system functions such as screen orientation, take screenshots of the emulator screen, raise and lower the volume of the Android sound, install APK files and so on: BlueStacks and LDPlayer’s action sidebars
