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Winlator is a free, open-source Android application for running Windows (x86_64) applications with Wine and Box86/Box64.

Place
#14 of 27
Score
5.8
Winlator's website

What Winlator is

Winlator is a free, open-source Android application for running Windows (x86_64) applications with Wine and Box86/Box64. It combines translation and runtime components and lists DirectX 9, 10, 11, and 12 support, along with Vulkan and Steam integration. The project credits Mesa drivers such as Turnip, Zink, and VirGL, as well as DXVK and VKD3D. Gamepad input is supported, and users can set options for individual games through shortcuts on the home screen. Release 11.2 added an XInput extension for raw input and an option to save memory when running Steam games. Release 11.0 added experimental Gladio, an OpenGL wrapper through GLES, and an option to install graphics components from a file. The README recommends changing the Box64 preset when instability occurs and increasing ALSA or PulseAudio average latency to address audio crackling. Installation starts with an APK from GitHub Releases; users then launch the app to finish setup. The repository lists the LGPL-2.1 license and identifies BrunoSX as the developer.

Good

  • Free and open source under LGPL-2.1.
  • Supports DirectX 9, 10, 11, and 12.
  • Vulkan and Steam integration are listed.
  • Gamepad input and individual game settings are supported.

Watch out

  • Available platform is Android.
  • The README notes audio crackling may need latency adjustments.
  • Instability may require changing the Box64 preset.

Who it suits

Winlator is for Android users who want to run Windows x86_64 applications and games. Per-game settings and gamepad input may suit users who want to adjust individual game setups.

Verdict

Winlator offers an Android route for running Windows x86_64 software, with per-game settings and gamepad support. Its setup and tuning guidance are worth reviewing if instability or audio crackling occurs.

Plans and prices

From Winlator's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
FreeFreeAndroid application for running Windows (x86_64) applications

The facts

Each one read from Winlator's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Developer
The about page identifies BrunoSX as the developer and says he is a Brazilian developer who likes programming in Java and C.checked 4 Oct 2026
Game controls
Winlator supports gamepad input, and release 11.2 added an XInput extension for raw input.checked 4 Oct 2026
Graphics components
The project credits Mesa drivers including Turnip, Zink, and VirGL, as well as DXVK and VKD3D.checked 4 Oct 2026
Graphics features
Release 11.0 added experimental Gladio, an OpenGL wrapper through GLES, and an option to install graphics components from file.checked 4 Oct 2026
Installation
The project README instructs users to install the APK from GitHub Releases and then launch the app to finish installation.checked 4 Oct 2026
Known tuning
The README recommends changing the Box64 preset for instability and increasing ALSA/PulseAudio average latency to address audio crackling.checked 4 Oct 2026
License
The GitHub repository identifies its license as LGPL-2.1.checked 4 Oct 2026
Per-game settings
The README says users can define individual settings for each game through shortcuts on the Winlator home screen.checked 4 Oct 2026
Purpose
Winlator is an Android application for running Windows (x86_64) applications with Wine and Box86/Box64.checked 4 Oct 2026
Third-party components
The project credits Wine, Box86/Box64, Mesa, DXVK, VKD3D, CNC DDraw, and GLIBC patches by Termux Pacman.checked 4 Oct 2026

The company

Steam
Release 11.2 added an option to save memory when running games from Steam.checked 4 Oct 2026

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