# Virtual Gamepad

> iPhone app to control cloud games on Samsung Smart TVs without a physical gamepad. (iPhone/iPad app by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-gamepad/id6478186057 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/359580642)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.40/5 from 24 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-03-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-gamepad/id6478186057/reviews.md

## What is Virtual Gamepad?

With the Samsung Virtual Gamepad app, enjoy gamepad-free cloud games on your mobile by simply connecting to your Samsung Smart TV.

1. Easy to use in the SmartThings mobile app
Try using Virtual Gamepad with the SmartThings TV plug-in.

2. Simply connect to Gaming Hub on your Samsung Smart TV
To connect your Virtual Gamepad, just scan the QR code in Gaming Hub. (Availability and supported devices may differ by country.)

※ The Virtual Gamepad is available on iPhone (iOS 15 or later).
※ Availability may vary across cloud games and countries.

## Key features

- Gamepad-free cloud gaming
- Connects to Samsung Smart TV
- Uses SmartThings mobile app
- QR code connection via Gaming Hub
- iPhone compatibility (iOS 15+)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 19)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-gamepad/id6478186057/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Game

*2026-05-06*

Connected easily first time a bit trouble second good overall

### 1/5 — Muito ruim

*2026-04-11, version 1.0*

Não dá para conectar na tv depois de um tempo horrível

### 2/5 — Mmm

*2026-02-11, version 1.0*

Funciona pero es muy incómodo para jugar

### 1/5 — Hard to use

*2025-10-01*

Keep losing connection, hard to use

### 1/5 — Não conecta

*2025-09-28, version 1.0*

Utilizei e funcionava, uma semana depois não conectava mais

### 1/5 — The game won’t move gamepad

*2025-08-13*

Only tv or movie. No good game can’t use

### 1/5 — No encuentra dispositivo

*2025-07-22, version 1.0*

No encuentra dispositivos, dice que no hay cerca, y si hay también cuando estuvo funcionando, se trababa

### 4/5 — Puede mejorar

*2025-06-27, version 1.0*

A mi si me funcionó bien, deben tener la app de smart things también

### 1/5 — App doesn’t work

*2025-04-18*

the buttons and controls literally don’t do anything

### 5/5 — Why does this app have 2 stats it should be 5 stars

*2025-03-15*

2024-2025

## Frequently asked questions about Virtual Gamepad

### Does Virtual Gamepad have ads?

No, Virtual Gamepad does not contain advertisements.

### What devices can I use Virtual Gamepad on?

Virtual Gamepad is available for iPhone (iOS 15 or later) and iPod.

### How do I connect Virtual Gamepad to my Samsung Smart TV?

You can connect by scanning the QR code displayed in the Gaming Hub on your Samsung Smart TV. Ensure you are using the SmartThings mobile app for integration.

### Is Virtual Gamepad free to use?

Yes, Virtual Gamepad is available for free, with no in-app purchases or subscriptions required.

### What is the age rating for Virtual Gamepad?

Virtual Gamepad has an age rating of 17+.

### How often is Virtual Gamepad updated?

The app was last updated on March 10, 2024, with version 1.0. Future updates will depend on developer releases.

### Does Virtual Gamepad support all cloud games?

Availability of Virtual Gamepad may vary across different cloud games and countries. It is designed for gamepad-free cloud gaming on supported titles.

### What is the user sentiment for Virtual Gamepad based on ratings?

Virtual Gamepad has a rating of 2.0 stars from 15 ratings, indicating a mixed to negative user reception.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2024-03-10

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-25.*