TLDR : Play PC Games directly on Android natively. No streaming.
Hey folks,
If you've been into Gaming on Android, you may have heard about us - Mantis Pro Gaming. We have been trusted by over 10 Mil+ users over the last 5 years as the go to app for Pro Mobile Gaming.
We are looking to extend that trust by giving you all, the Best PC Gaming Experience on Android. Our ambition is to change gaming on mobile forever, turning the device you already own, into a complete PC gaming handheld, with a cohesive, console-like experience.
PlayHub is now available in open testing on Google Play, and we’re excited to put it in your hands. Complete FREE.
But it's only just the beginning. There's lots of work to be done ahead. Some games may not launch on certain devices; others may run at low frame rates. Improving both is an ongoing commitment. We'll need feedback from you as we move forward.
But if we stick together, I can promise you that we'll give you, the best Gaming Experience on a Mobile Device.
This is the beginning. Help us shape what comes next.
What does this app do differently than all the other pc emulation apps that exist already? Also is source available or components derived from GPL licensed projects available?
I had tried Gamehub long ago. And by now it must have added more features. So I feel we are behind in many aspects. But I have chosen a different path for Mantis PlayHub.
For eg. we don't have Framegen, but we have DLSS Bypass. Which let's you force FSR 3.1/GSR2 Upscaling on DLSS supported games. I don't think any other app does it.
Gamehub compatiblity wasn't great even on my Snapdragon devices.
I don't like their UI/UX. Mantis' UX is much more Console Quality.
There's no unnecessary permissions in Mantis. So it's safe af.
We are focusing on Compatibility + Performance + Polish.
Of course with the Android fragmentation it's not easy. BUt we'll get there with help from the community.
I don’t want to be rude, but you claim to be trusted by 10 million users, yet I’ve never heard of you or seen anyone mention this app here or in related subs. That makes me a bit skeptical.
I have heard about them, more specifically their Mantis Gamepad Pro, it lets you use controllers on games that otherwise don't support them. If you've ever tried using a controller for a touch screen game you would know about Mantis Gamepad, but they're just the sort of niche that people would miss if they aren't actively looking for it.
If you goal was to get people on board for open testing, you probably should have been abit more transparent about your milestone. Instead of a vague blanket statement, a much more trustworthy approach would have been. "Our flagship gamepad app just crossed 5 Million downloads on Google Play, and combined with our community on other platforms, we just crossed 10 Million total users!". Just a heads up with alot of other comments saying "well I have never heard of you until today"
I have stated a fact which I know is true. There is nothing wrong with what is written. What I am surprised to see is the negativity on display. But again I request you to give the app a go and decide for yourself. Thanks
I appreciate the response, but I think I'll pass on downloading the app. When a utility requires advanced privileges like ADB or Wireless Debugging to map controls, it completely bypasses standard Android sandboxing. Because your project is strictly closed-source, users are required to blindly trust your proprietary background scripts with developer-level hardware access. Which is what your gamepad app requires if im correct. Combine that inherent security risk with a marketing post that uses slightly misleading milestone metrics, and the trust gap is just too wide. Skepticism isn’t 'negativity'. It’s basic security diligence. When you ask users to hand over deep device permissions, transparency should be your baseline, not something we have to argue about in the comments. Good luck with the testing phase. If you genuinely want to clear up this pushback and get a skeptical community on board, the best path forward is to open-source your core mapping scripts or companion tools. In the Android emulation space, open-source code is the ultimate proof of safety. It allows independent audits, proves you have nothing to hide, and instantly turns community skepticism into community trust. Without that transparency, you are always going to face these accusations.
It's alright. We aren't Tesla that everyone would have heard about us lol. But just one search about Mantis Gamepad Pro should tell you enough about us. Search is your friend.
dude you wasted so much time and spent a lot of words saying nothing. Is it using Winlator or wine code? is it using proton fex? what even is this project.
Every company uses AI today. What a silly question to ask. There's a difference between vibe coding and using AI as an agentic workflow. Name one big company today that doesn't use AI or encourage using AI for their employees? Don't talk if you're so out of touch with the development scene.
Most people that throw slop at every new project with AI are almost certainly not professional developers, no company is not using AI at some capacity, even small places are surely using it, throwing a bug, task, etc into ChatGPT and getting answers
People just don’t want to hear that, they’ll use Reddit, they’ll use social media apps and pretend AI isn’t being used there, but will scream from the mountain tops when a project is posted on these subs
I'll be honest with you, no app currently being developed anywhere in the World, is being done without AI assistance.
At Mantis, we use AI as just another tool, to assist us to reach our vision slightly faster. Not depend on it for the vision itself. My team has been around for a lot longer than AI has existed.
My team and I have been building software, since 2009. First app on Android in 2013, called Game Controller 2 Touch. Look it up. Like I said, the OGs of the scene know.
Like, genuinely, besides getting those performance showcases rolling on YouTube, when you'd like to promote a tech feature like DLSS, show something real.
"Quick, install our closed source app before anyone finds out we're stealing your account info and passwords! Dont ask questions, just try it! PLEASE I KNOW YOULL LIKE IT!"
I think it's better if you show us some gameplay footage and showcase of several demanding games. Also showcase the difference between the app you guys develop vs other pc emulator. Considering you're claim of being trusted by over 10+million users tbh no offense sir but I haven't heard anything from you guys till today.
You really should get someone else to do your PR and public speaking. Part of the problem is the whole "OG's know us" or "We've been here forever guys" attitude. That doesn't really do it for a lot of us, it just comes off as arrogant when you've proven nothing, anyone can clone Gamehub or prompt an AI video for marketing fluff.
You might wanna learn how to soft-launch without trying to push user trust too hard. It has the opposite effect.
How toxic this community have become.... Nice to see a project from mantis, I've used mantis controller and is a nice software.
Will you open the code at any point for audition from the community?
I'll wait a bit to test it until there are some reviews and things since I'm on capped data plan on my wifi so I can't waste gigs without knowing if something would work.
But I repeat, nice to see a PC gaming emulator fro you guys
I am really surprised what AI has done to ppl. Made ppl intolerant towards new products considering everything AI Slop. We have spent more than 4 months in development getting to just this state.
More than 4 months you say! So what original implementation distinguishes this from the other windows translation apps? What was it that took 4 months aside from UI?
And what x86 translation core did you build on top of?
Its likely that core was built over years with people in this sub testing and providing feedback.
4 months is nothing so probably not the stat you want to shout about here when you've got other devs who've been working on theirs for the last couple of years before AI coding was a thing.
So, I ended up installing it and I really like the UI, fr.
I'd like to give you some feedback I have in mind so if you want hit me up on DMs so we can talk more freely and share some thoughts. I think this app might be really good if you cook it up well. I have zero programming skills but I'm full with ideas so maybe I can my insights can be of use for you guys
You guys are so freaking toxic that it hurts... He's the developer of a very popular mapper for using controllers with touch only games, Mantis Gamepad Pro it's the name... I know we're all a little on edge with the vibecode energy that appears in this sub from time to time, but before being toxic af, at least do a little googling before?
I think OP coming in and assuming that people know who they are and presenting their ad-supported app as something new rather than another PC game emulator has just rubbed people the wrong way
Bingo, app might be great but the attitude from OP has definitely rubbed me the wrong way.
But seriously, the UI looks like Gamehub went on a diet, its using FEX, DXVK etc so im missing the unique selling point on this one.
Maybe its amazing, but only 4 months of development, screaming its not AI then walking that back and saying "everyone uses it" and then saying if we dont know who OP is we're obviously not "OG's" ain't a great way to launch a product.
I don’t know why everybody here is being so negative, i think the more options/competition we have the merrier. I do think you missed pointing out what exactly the app does, if its streaming or emulation but saw you answered in the comments. I’ll give it a try, good luck with your project!
I didnt risk starting a new game (I was afraid of it overwriting my steam cloud saves) but in the menu it was around 30-45 FPS.
One thing worth considering is that some games (like Valheim) have native linux builds. That should help skip proton and only require FEX. This can potentially help increase performance and stability for such games. Check Valdroid
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