Browse All Smart Devices by the Programs, Apps and Games supported.
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If you want to select your next smart device based on how it runs that piece of software, you're at the right place! below you'll find a list of popular programs, apps, and games. Each of them offers 3 options based on how hardcore your needs are:
Compatibility ratings
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This means the software will run but it might get slow when tasks grow in complexity.
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This is what most people will need.
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This leaves some headroom for things such as mods, plug-ins or simply to complete tasks of uncommon complexity.
Different companies have different performance expectation for minimum and recommended specs. As a result, there can be quite a bit of variation in performance from one program to the next but this should still be a good reference point.
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Web & Communication
Amazon Prime Video
Platforms:
Video Streaming service provided by Amazon for free for Amazon Prime members.
results: 100
starting US$80
results: 100
starting US$80
results: 100
starting US$80Netflix
Platforms:
Popular premium video streaming service for movies and TV programs.
results: 100
starting US$80
results: 100
starting US$80
results: 100
starting US$80Texts & Numbers
Microsoft Access 2019
Platforms:
The professional standard for operations database.
results: 96
starting US$230
results: 68
starting US$352
results: 60
starting US$649Microsoft Excel 2019
Platforms:
The professional standard for spreadsheets.
results: 100
starting US$230
results: 73
starting US$352
results: 60
starting US$649Microsoft PowerPoint 2019
Platforms:
The industry standard for presentation.
results: 100
starting US$230
results: 85
starting US$352
results: 69
starting US$600Microsoft Project 2019
Platforms:
Microsoft's project management utility.
results: 95
starting US$230
results: 84
starting US$352
results: 70
starting US$550Microsoft Word 2019
Platforms:
The professional standard for word processing.
results: 100
starting US$230
results: 74
starting US$352
results: 60
starting US$649QuickBooks Desktop 2018
Platforms:
If you need an accounting program for individuals and businesses of any size, QuickBooks is pretty much the industry standard.
results: 79
starting US$230
results: 71
starting US$230
results: 25
starting US$1100Drawing and Illustrations
Adobe Illustrator CC 2018
Platforms:
Adobe's industry-standard for vector drawings.
results: 92
starting US$490
results: 40
starting US$500
results: 23
starting US$1100ArtRage 5
Platforms:
Great natural media drawing program.
results: 100
starting US$160
results: 75
starting US$550
results: 26
starting US$1100Clip Studio Paint
Platforms:
Previously known as Manga Studio, Clip Studio Paint is popular among anime-style illustrators.
results: 86
starting US$352
results: 48
starting US$600
results: 25
starting US$1100Corel Painter 2019
Platforms:
The industry standard for organic-feeling digital illustrations.
results: 100
starting US$352
results: 65
starting US$500
results: 25
starting US$1100Inkscape
Platforms:
Open source vectorial illustration software.
results: 88
starting US$230
results: 80
starting US$352
results: 26
starting US$1100Krita
Platforms:
A free sketching / painting program.
results: 99
starting US$230
results: 40
starting US$670
results: 40
starting US$670Microsoft Visio 2019
Platforms:
The professional standard for chart creation.
results: 96
starting US$230
results: 77
starting US$352
results: 65
starting US$600openCanvas 7
Platforms:
A long-standing digital painting software.
results: 94
starting US$352
results: 77
starting US$352
results: 24
starting US$1100PaintTool SAI
Platforms:
A well-known, battle-tested and lightweight painting program.
results: 94
starting US$352
results: 87
starting US$352
results: 42
starting US$710Procreate for iPad
Platforms:
A drawing program for the iPad with an impressive array of features.
results: 2
starting US$370Audio & Visual medias
Adobe InDesign CC 2018
Platforms:
Adobe's for professional page layout.
results: 100
starting US$352
results: 42
starting US$500
results: 25
starting US$1100Microsoft Publisher 2019
Platforms:
Microsoft's entry-level page layout program.
results: 96
starting US$230
results: 68
starting US$352
results: 60
starting US$6493D and CAD
AutoCAD 2019
Platforms:
The industry standard for Computer-Assisted Drawing.
results: 38
starting US$500
results: 22
starting US$1100
results: 21
starting US$1554Autodesk 3ds Max 2019
Platforms:
3D Studio Max is one of the premium 3D software suites used in big-budget projects like movies and games. It handles modeling, materials, animating and rendering and a plethora of plug-ins are available to add even more features.
results: 28
starting US$890
results: 25
starting US$890
results: 8
starting US$1554Autodesk Maya 2018
Platforms:
Maya is a total solution for professional 3D creation.
results: 36
starting US$849
results: 22
starting US$1554Blender
Platforms:
An impressive and free 3D modeling, animation and video editing program. A great choice to get acquainted with 3D or if you can't afford the standard options.
results: 84
starting US$500
results: 35
starting US$849
results: 14
starting US$1554MagicaVoxel
Platforms:
This free 3D Voxel editor is an excellent way to make retro-inspired sculptures and game assets. Voxels being similar to Lego Blocks and Minecraft makes this an easy way to get acquainted with 3D creation.
results: 96
starting US$352
results: 36
starting US$849
results: 19
starting US$1554SketchUp
Platforms:
Learning 3D modeling can be complicated, but SketchUp offers an easy-to-learn alternative to create models, plans, etc. A useful tool for the budding 3D modeler or if you need to prototype something in digital form before starting building.
results: 91
starting US$230
results: 38
starting US$849
results: 23
starting US$1235Substance Painter 2018
Platforms:
Once 3D modelling is done, it's necessary to apply materials and textures. And substance painter allows you to edit and preview those in real time for games and movies.
results: 39
starting US$849
results: 17
starting US$1554
results: 8
starting US$1554ZBrush 2018
Platforms:
This renowned sculpting program excels at detailing 3D objects, including organic subjects.
results: 80
starting US$230
results: 26
starting US$1100
results: 2
starting US$2499Music Production
Ableton Live 10
Platforms:
Professional music sequencer and audio editor.
results: 100
starting US$230
results: 77
starting US$230
results: 25
starting US$1100Adobe Audition CC 2018
Platforms:
Adobe's suite for audio edition, composition and recording.
results: 88
starting US$352
results: 50
starting US$352
results: 25
starting US$1100Audacity
Platforms:
Open-source audio recording and editing suite.
results: 100
starting US$230
results: 85
starting US$230
results: 68
starting US$230FL Studio 20
Platforms:
A highly customizable and extensible music creation suite with lifetime free updates.
results: 86
starting US$230
results: 66
starting US$230
results: 15
starting US$1554GarageBand
Platforms:
Apple's App for starting musicians.
results: 9
starting US$600
results: 8
starting US$1199
results: 8
starting US$1199GarageBand for iOS
Platforms:
The mobile version of Apple's music creation app.
results: 8
starting US$370
results: 8
starting US$370
results: 2
starting US$370LMMS
Platforms:
A free multi-platform program to produce music. Using recordings, synthesizers and digital instruments.
results: 93
starting US$120
results: 81
starting US$230
results: 66
starting US$230Logic Pro X
Platforms:
Pro Audio recording and music production software by Apple.
results: 7
starting US$600
results: 6
starting US$1200ocenaudio
Platforms:
Open Source Audio Editor for most Operating Systems.
results: 100
starting US$230
results: 100
starting US$230
results: 92
starting US$230StudioOne
Platforms:
Multi-platform software to record and master audio.
results: 100
starting US$230
results: 67
starting US$230
results: 26
starting US$1100Photo Editing
GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP)
Platforms:
The open-source photo edition program.
results: 100
starting US$230
results: 100
starting US$352
results: 80
starting US$352Paint Shop Pro 2019
Platforms:
A powerful photo edition program.
results: 89
starting US$352
results: 71
starting US$500
results: 25
starting US$1100Photoshop CC 2018
Platforms:
The industry standard for Photo manipulation and more.
results: 93
starting US$230
results: 36
starting US$499
results: 18
starting US$1100Video Editing
Adobe After Effects CC 2018
Platforms:
Adobe's professional video animation and special effects program.
results: 81
starting US$352
results: 25
starting US$1100
results: 8
starting US$1554Adobe Animate CC
Platforms:
Aptly named, this animation software handles 2d animations of all sorts, from cartoons, video game sprites, and more.
results: 100
starting US$352
results: 64
starting US$600
results: 25
starting US$1100Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2018
Platforms:
Adobe's video editing software.
results: 96
starting US$352
results: 25
starting US$1100DaVinci Resolve 15
Platforms:
A professional video editing suite with a special affinity for colour grading.
results: 32
starting US$849
results: 8
starting US$1554
results: 7
starting US$1554Final Cut Pro X
Platforms:
Apple's professional video editing solution.
results: 7
starting US$1199HitFilm Express
Platforms:
Here's a capable but mostly free video editing software. For free, it provides a solid base, and it lets you buy new features as you grow as an editor.
results: 47
starting US$352
results: 33
starting US$849
results: 14
starting US$1554iMovie
Platforms:
For simple movie editing. Perfect for home movies.
results: 16
starting US$370
results: 2
starting US$1630OpenShot
Platforms:
Open source video editing program
results: 88
starting US$230
results: 64
starting US$600
results: 17
starting US$1300Shotcut
Platforms:
For a free video editing program, Shotcut is surprising powerful and has plenty of features. A good pick if you're doing more than just trimming home videos but aren't ready to spend a lot of money on video editing software.
results: 95
starting US$464
results: 37
starting US$849
results: 23
starting US$1100VEGAS Pro 16
Platforms:
Popular professional video editing suite previously published by Sony and Sonic Foundry before that.
results: 59
starting US$500
results: 11
starting US$890
results: 2
starting US$1554Video Games
A Hat in Time
Platforms:
This family-friendly 3D platformer offers fun little challenges spread in 5 massive worlds. It's very well received by the community and should keep you occupied for quite a while.
results: 93
starting US$352
results: 49
starting US$380
results: 29
starting US$380Alto’s Odyssey
Platforms:
The follow-up to Alto's Adventure, this infinite boarder game is a great way to relax, pulling tricks through an ever-changing landscape. Interestingly, it's a premium game on iOS but a Free-to-Play game on Android.
results: 46
starting US$200
results: 29
starting US$370
results: 20
starting US$636Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
Platforms:
Create the perfect campsite for your animal friends.
results: 31
starting US$370
results: 19
starting US$370
results: 18
starting US$370Crashlands
Platforms:
Survive and thrive in a hostile land.
results: 100
starting US$352
results: 100
starting US$352
results: 32
starting US$380Door Kickers
Platforms:
Great strategy game puts you in charge of a SWAT team.
results: 100
starting US$230
results: 100
starting US$352
results: 82
starting US$352Enter the Gungeon
Platforms:
Rogue-like Shoot-em-up.
results: 100
starting US$230
results: 46
starting US$380
results: 42
starting US$380Factorio
Platforms:
Create the optimal factory in this puzzle game.
results: 83
starting US$230
results: 66
starting US$230
results: 32
starting US$849Hearthstone; Heroes of Warcraft
Platforms:
Collectible Cards Game for your smart device of choice.
results: 100
starting US$80
results: 50
starting US$719
results: 39
starting US$849Katamari Damacy Reroll
Platforms:
The King of all Cosmos partied too hard, again; and it's up to the tiny prince to roll up brand new stars from bit and bobs of increasing size found here on earth.
results: 37
starting US$380
results: 27
starting US$380
results: 26
starting US$380MAME
Platforms:
Open Source emulator for the retro games aficionado.
results: 100
starting US$270
results: 100
starting US$352
results: 33
starting US$849Minecraft
Platforms:
Famous Indie mining, building and survival game.
results: 100
starting US$80
results: 73
starting US$370
results: 27
starting US$849Monument Valley
Platforms:
An extremely elegant and atmospheric game of environmental puzzles.
results: 10
starting US$80
results: 8
starting US$370
results: 8
starting US$370Return of the Obra Dinn
Platforms:
Investigate the mysteries of the Obra Dinn, lost at sea for five years before mysteriously appearing near Falmouth in early 1807. With a striking monochrome aesthetic, this adventure game is worth a look.
results: 97
starting US$230
results: 70
starting US$550
results: 26
starting US$1100Stardew Valley
Platforms:
Enjoy the simple life, in a video game.
results: 100
starting US$230
results: 96
starting US$352
results: 40
starting US$670Terraria
Platforms:
A famous sidescrolling game about exploration, resource collection, and Crafting.
results: 100
starting US$230
results: 81
starting US$230
results: 40
starting US$670The Sims 4
Platforms:
The classic life simulator.
results: 100
starting US$352
results: 43
starting US$380
results: 25
starting US$1100Enthusiast Games
7 Days to Die
Platforms:
Set in the Zombie Apocalypse, this survival game requires you to scavenge, hunt and build through increasingly unforgiving undead hordes.
results: 100
starting US$230
results: 28
starting US$498
results: 25
starting US$1100Aegis Defenders
Platforms:
This upcoming indie game combines 2D Platforming and Tower Defense. I've backed this project on Kickstarter back in the day and looking forward to playing it in late 2017.
results: 100
starting US$352
results: 56
starting US$352
results: 41
starting US$380Ape Out
Platforms:
A wildly stylish game about escaping captivity.
results: 90
starting US$352
results: 71
starting US$380
results: 43
starting US$380ARK: Survival Evolved
Platforms:
Stranded on a mysterious island, it's up to you to survive by building your base, forming a tribe as well as capture, train and breed dinosaurs to help you navigate this strange world.
results: 30
starting US$380
results: 23
starting US$380
results: 8
starting US$1554Assault Squad 2: Men of War Origins
Platforms:
The remake of Men of War, the WWII-themed Real-Time Strategy Game.
results: 89
starting US$352
results: 38
starting US$849
results: 35
starting US$849Astroneer
Platforms:
Be a space pioneer. Explore distant worlds, extract their resources to craft new equipment and research new technologies.
results: 40
starting US$380
results: 39
starting US$380
results: 23
starting US$510Away: Journey to the Unexpected
Platforms:
This feel-good FPS takes you through an anime-inspired world as a young boy who makes up for his lack of brawn with a talent for making friends.
results: 99
starting US$352
results: 92
starting US$352
results: 48
starting US$380Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition
Platforms:
Play one of the most beloved classic CRPG with updated graphics and now easier to run on modern systems including mobiles.
results: 100
starting US$300
results: 100
starting US$352
results: 44
starting US$710Black Desert Online
Platforms:
A gorgeous Massively Multiplayer Online RPG featuring real-time combat, guild competing over territory and rewarding crafting; and each of these paths allow you to progress through the game. There are no monthly fees, but expect micro-transactions.
results: 38
starting US$849
results: 19
starting US$890
results: 8
starting US$1554Celeste
Platforms:
A quick and precise puzzle platformer by the makers of Towerfall.
results: 100
starting US$352
results: 89
starting US$352
results: 47
starting US$380Conan Exiles
Platforms:
Set in the fantasy world of Conan, this games pits you against a hostile environment with nothing but your wits. But overcome the harsh environment and your enemies and your home will grow into a settlement, then a kingdom.
results: 42
starting US$380
results: 20
starting US$380
results: 7
starting US$1554CrossCode
Platforms:
Stuck in an MMORPG world, will you be able to regain your memories by progressing through the game?
results: 54
starting US$352
results: 39
starting US$849
results: 39
starting US$849Cuphead
Platforms:
This run-and-gun side-scroller brings the 30s back to life with intense action and challenging boss fights.
results: 82
starting US$352
results: 48
starting US$380
results: 39
starting US$510Darkest Dungeon
Platforms:
The toll of adventuring is immense; can your heroes survive the darkness, let alone remain sane in the process?
results: 94
starting US$352
results: 74
starting US$380
results: 62
starting US$649Dauntless
Platforms:
An online co-op, Free-To-Play RPG focussed on hunting down gigantic creatures called Behemoths threatening the fractured land.
results: 28
starting US$890
results: 19
starting US$890
results: 8
starting US$1554Dead by Daylight
Platforms:
4 vs. 1 Multiplayer where one player plays the killer and the others try to escape.
results: 40
starting US$380
results: 30
starting US$380
results: 21
starting US$498Deep Rock Galactic
Platforms:
Explore and dig infested mines as a team of badass space dwarves.
results: 38
starting US$849
results: 29
starting US$869
results: 13
starting US$1554Elite Dangerous
Platforms:
Space privateering simulator.
results: 42
starting US$380
results: 28
starting US$498
results: 14
starting US$1554Farming Simulator 17
Platforms:
Drive realistic farming equipment and manage a farm in this simulation.
results: 43
starting US$380
results: 43
starting US$380
results: 38
starting US$498Farming Simulator 19
Platforms:
First, to include realistic John Deere vehicles, this game attempts to recreate life on the farm.
results: 37
starting US$380
results: 31
starting US$498
results: 18
starting US$1235Fortnite
Platforms:
There are two Fortnite Games; the most popular is the Free-to-Play Battle Royale edition, but there's also the original "Save the World" edition focussed on cooperative sandbox survival. Both games have so much in common that I'd still consider them as a single entry, but their gameplay differs while their look-and-feel does not.
results: 100
starting US$352
results: 31
starting US$380
results: 19
starting US$1554Foxhole
Platforms:
A new take on the WW2 MMO formula, this game lets you influence a persistent war with hundreds of other players. You can contribute to the war's logistics, help push the line forward or defend against enemy assaults.
results: 87
starting US$352
results: 48
starting US$352
results: 38
starting US$849Frostpunk
Platforms:
With humanity on the brink of extinction, you make challenging decisions to keep your people alive.
results: 34
starting US$849
results: 26
starting US$890
results: 19
starting US$1554Furi
Platforms:
If the trill of boss fights turns you on but overcoming their levels is a drag; Furi might well be for you. Combining brawling and bullet hell elements, it delivers a rewarding succession of elaborate boss fights.
results: 43
starting US$380
results: 42
starting US$380
results: 32
starting US$380Grim Dawn
Platforms:
A top-down ARPG in a world where humanity is on the brink of extinction.
results: 88
starting US$352
results: 38
starting US$849
results: 25
starting US$1100Guild Wars 2
Platforms:
Fantasy Massively Multiplayer Online Game without a monthly fee.
results: 90
starting US$230
results: 42
starting US$500
results: 26
starting US$1100Heroes of the Storm
Platforms:
Multiplayer competitive MOBA, featuring famous characters from Starcraft, Diablo, Warcraft and other Blizzard games...
results: 97
starting US$352
results: 39
starting US$849
results: 36
starting US$849Hollow Knight
Platforms:
An atmospheric Metroidvania set in a decaying world.
results: 55
starting US$352
results: 44
starting US$380
results: 28
starting US$380Killing Floor 2
Platforms:
Team up with your friends to survive wave after wave of gruesome zombies; unless you'd rather play the zeds.
results: 38
starting US$849
results: 27
starting US$890
results: 8
starting US$1554Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden
Platforms:
Humanity pushed itself to extinction; leaving behind ruins, lots of junk, ghouls and mutants. The game come out in early December and system requirements are still unknown, but enough of the tech involved is known to make an educated guess.
results: 32
starting US$380
results: 18
starting US$380
results: 7
starting US$498Obduction
Platforms:
Explore a strange new world, solve its puzzles and uncover its mysteries. If you liked Myst, you should give it a look.
results: 28
starting US$890
results: 13
starting US$1554
results: 8
starting US$1554Oxygen Not Included
Platforms:
Can you keep your colony of space miners alive, happy and productive?
results: 54
starting US$352
results: 43
starting US$710
results: 39
starting US$849Paladins, Champions of the Realm
Platforms:
Free-to-Play competitive game of point capturing and payload delivering with a unique collectible ability system to customize your character.
results: 43
starting US$380
results: 33
starting US$380
results: 24
starting US$380Path of Exile: Delve
Platforms:
Free-to-Play multiplayer Action RPG.
results: 41
starting US$380
results: 30
starting US$380
results: 20
starting US$510Pathfinder: Kingmaker
Platforms:
A CRPG inspired by the classics like Baldur's Gate, this game uses the rules and world of Pathfinder 3.5 for a rich story-driven adventure.
results: 97
starting US$352
results: 38
starting US$849
results: 23
starting US$1235Planet Coaster
Platforms:
Build your own Coaster Park Empire in this new coaster simulator.
results: 32
starting US$849
results: 15
starting US$1235
results: 7
starting US$1554PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
Platforms:
Regarded as the origin of the current Battle Royale wave,PUBG looks more realistic.
results: 36
starting US$370
results: 13
starting US$498
results: 7
starting US$1554Project Warlock
Platforms:
A modern homage to PC shooters from the 90s.
results: 37
starting US$849
results: 28
starting US$890
results: 21
starting US$1554RimWorld
Platforms:
This space colony simulator with an AI storyteller. Try to keep your colony together through the hardship and adversity.
results: 87
starting US$352
results: 74
starting US$352
results: 46
starting US$500Rising Storm 2: Vietnam
Platforms:
For the hardcore competitive FPS player. This Vietnam War-themed game features massive 64 players battles on huge maps dotted with multiple objectives for you to take or defend.
results: 38
starting US$849
results: 27
starting US$890
results: 25
starting US$890Rocket League
Platforms:
What if race cars played soccer? Give it a try yourself in this hit multiplayer game.
results: 45
starting US$380
results: 44
starting US$380
results: 39
starting US$380SMITE
Platforms:
Hop into the arena of the gods.
results: 45
starting US$380
results: 44
starting US$380
results: 39
starting US$380Space Engineers
Platforms:
A sandbox game where you get to build space crafts, mine asteroids and discover new planets, alone or with your friends.
results: 37
starting US$849
results: 2
starting US$2127Starbound
Platforms:
A side-scrolling sandbox where you explore strange planets, overcome their hazards and exploit their resources in order to move on to better worlds.
results: 100
starting US$352
results: 82
starting US$352
results: 39
starting US$849Stellaris
Platforms:
Space-themed grand strategy game
results: 39
starting US$849
results: 39
starting US$849
results: 36
starting US$849Subnautica
Platforms:
Stranded on a water-based alien planet, you have to explore, scavenge, build shelter, and attempt to stay healthy to survive.
results: 56
starting US$352
results: 42
starting US$380
results: 19
starting US$1554Subnautica: Below Zero
Platforms:
A new chapter in the Subnautica story; this stand-alone expansion opens up the polar region of gorgeous Planet 4546B where more mysteries await.
results: 76
starting US$352
results: 20
starting US$1235
results: 19
starting US$1554Sunless Skies
Platforms:
This gothic horror rogue-like puts you at the helm of a flying steam locomotive as you travel the skies.
results: 100
starting US$352
results: 88
starting US$352
results: 45
starting US$670Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
Platforms:
Combining the card-based strategy of Gwent with a compelling RPG and rich story-telling, this game set in the Witcher Universe has you taking critical decisions and managing your troops in preparation for the upcoming invasion.
results: 53
starting US$352
results: 32
starting US$380
results: 29
starting US$498Two Point Hospital
Platforms:
Think you can run a hospital? What if patients suffer from wacky illnesses like denim genes or cubism?
results: 44
starting US$710
results: 21
starting US$1060
results: 9
starting US$1554Undertale
Platforms:
Classic RPG game with a modern twist; famous for its pacifist options.
results: 100
starting US$230
results: 95
starting US$352
results: 70
starting US$380Warframe
Platforms:
A free-to-play cooperative game where you play alien "space ninjas".
results: 44
starting US$380
results: 40
starting US$380
results: 31
starting US$380Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus