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Xbox app vs EA app: catalog facts
Xbox app	EA app
Freemium The app is free; PC Game Pass is a paid subscription.	Free Free to download; games are purchased or subscribed to separately.
Windows	Windows, macOS
Official launcher for PC Game Pass Installs and updates Microsoft Store games in one place	Required and official access point for EA's game catalog Available on both Windows and macOS
Windows only Requires a Microsoft account	Tied to EA's own storefront rather than a universal library Another launcher to keep updated alongside others
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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