BlueStacks App Player Editor's Review

Run apps from your phone on the bigger screen of your Windows and Mac with this innovative new App Player.

Android has thousands of useful apps to socialise, entertain and help with just about anything you can think off. Until now, they have been exclusively available on an Android phone or tablet.

BlueStacks App Player brings together your Android apps on your desktop with the rest of your software onto your Windows or Mac.

Apps launch on your screen quickly, filling the full screen of your computer or laptop. They often also run faster and smoother than on your phone when run on your more powerful Windows or Mac device.

Most apps are easy to control with your mouse and laptop, but some games designed specifically for touch screen devices become more difficult to control on your Windows or Mac.

All your Apps are organised in an attractive and easy to use interface, similar to that of Apple's popular IOS software. It's simple to organise your apps into folders and launch the app you're looking for quickly. 

If you don't own an Android device, the App Player allows you to try out all the features available before you buy a new phone or tablet. 

Pros: Apps launch in high quality even when they fill the screen of your laptop and computer. 

Cons: Some controls of games, especially those making use of a touch screen, don't transfer well from the Android phone or tablet to the App Player. 

Conclusion: Whilst the software is one of the first on the market to allow you to run Android apps on your Windows or Mac, it doesn't replace an Android device. There are a few bugs in the software, most notably one that recognised upward scrolls of the mouse as a tap, which will hopefully be improved over time.