Bannerlator is an Android app for running Windows applications and games on Android. Wine runs Win32 and Win64 software, while Box64 and Box86 translate x86 and x86-64 programs to ARM. The app includes graphics translation through DXVK, VKD3D, and Vulkan, with X11 and an experimental Wayland display option. Wayland needs an Adreno GPU and a compatible Proton layer. Built-in integrations provide sign-in, library browsing, and game downloads or launches for Steam, Epic Games, Amazon Games, and GOG. Version 3.1.3 can optionally run Valve’s ARM64 Linux Steam client with Proton, but this requires an Adreno GPU and Android’s “Disable child process restrictions” developer setting. Other listed tools include frame generation, per-game graphics settings, touch and controller controls, and save backup or synchronization. Bannerlator requires Android 8.0 (SDK 26), but does not require a PC or root access. It is free under GPL-3.0. The maker describes it as a personal continuation of a discontinued project and says there is no support commitment; compatibility varies by device, Android version, GPU, and game.
Who it is for
Bannerlator may suit Android users seeking to run Windows applications or games and whose device meets the relevant GPU and Android requirements. Users considering the optional Linux Steam client should check its additional requirements first.
What is good
- Runs Win32 and Win64 software through Wine
- Translates x86 and x86-64 software to ARM
- Integrates Steam, Epic Games, Amazon Games, and GOG
- Includes touch and controller controls
- No PC or root required
What to know first
- Requires Android 8.0 (SDK 26) or later
- Wayland requires Adreno and a compatible Proton layer
- Optional Linux Steam client requires Adreno
- No support commitment
Verdict
Bannerlator combines Windows compatibility layers with Android game-store integrations and several control options. Compatibility varies, and the maker offers no support commitment, so check the stated device requirements before relying on it.
Bannerlator plans and pricing
All plansCompared on game compatibility layers
- Free plan
- Yes
- Host platforms
- Android
- Runtime model
- translation + runtime
- DirectX support
- directx 9/10/11 + 12
- Vulkan support
- Yes
- Steam integration
- Yes
- Anti-cheat status
- partial