Moonlight Game Streaming vs TV Gamepad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Moonlight Game Streaming
Stream your PC games and applications to your iOS device over your local network. Control them with your touchscreen or a compatible gamepad. Supports high resolutions and frame rates for a smooth gaming experience.
- Stream PC games and apps
- Use touchscreen or gamepad
- Up to 4K 120 FPS with HDR
- Supports MFi, PS4/5, Xbox controllers
- Bluetooth keyboard and mouse support
- Wake-on-LAN support
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Stream games and other apps from your gaming PC on your local network with Moonlight. Use your touchscreen or an iOS-compatible gamepad to play your PC games on your iOS device. If you have an NVIDIA GPU in your gaming PC, you can install NVIDIA GeForce Experience (GFE) on your compatible PC, enable GameStream in GFE's SHIELD settings page, and you're ready to stream. If you would like to host using LizardByte Sunshine, which works on all GPUs, simply install Sunshine on your PC, perform first-time setup, and you're ready to stream. Features: • Open-source and completely free • Up to 4K 120 FPS with HDR • Stream games purchased from any game store • Bluetooth keyboard and mouse support • Support for MFi, PS4/5, and Xbox Bluetooth controllers • Wake-on-LAN to wake your PC for streaming • Local co-op with up to 4 connected controllers Other Requirements: • 5 GHz WiFi is highly recommended • A physical gamepad is recommended for faster paced games If you have any trouble, click our support link for help or look for the help links within Moonlight. This app is open-source. The code can be found here: https://github.com/moonlight-stream/moonlight-ios All trademarks cited here are the property of their respective owners.
TV Gamepad
Transform your smartphone into a wireless game controller for TV games. Connect your phone and TV via Wi-Fi for responsive gameplay without extra hardware. Enjoy a seamless and accessible gaming experience.
- Smartphone as wireless game controller
- Wi-Fi pairing for TV games
- Works with Nexbox TV games
- No ads or subscription fees
- Continuous updates
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Turn your smartphone into a powerful, wireless Game controller for our nexbox TV games. This Game Controller App is your must-have companion to play Galaxy Attack, Hill racer, Combat tanks, Practi Maths and all upcoming games titles that will be published by nexbox on Smart TV. Connect your smartphone and TV to the same Wi-Fi, and enjoy immersive, responsive gameplay without needing external hardware. Designed for simplicity, this app has no ads and just one goal making TV gaming fun and accessible for everyone. OurGames: - Combat Tanks - Galaxy Attack - Hill Racer - Practi Maths Features: - Quick & easy Wi-Fi pairing - Use your smartphone as a controller - One unified app for all upcoming nexbox games - Family-friendly controls - Continuous updates for performance Whether you're battling asteroids or collecting stars, this controller is all you need. Just download, connect, and start playing! Privacy Policy: https://nexboxgames.com/privacypolicy Terms of use: https://nexboxgames.com/tnc For any support, please write to us as sales@nexboxgames.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Moonlight Game Streaming at every 2 weeks against TV Gamepad's every 4 months. Moonlight Game Streaming also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). TV Gamepad's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 74%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Moonlight Game Streaming ships an update every 2 weeks, TV Gamepad every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Moonlight Game Streaming | TV Gamepad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (607 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 74.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 607 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Diego Waxemberg | Neuplay Ventures LLP |
Customer experience
Moonlight Game Streaming
TV Gamepad
Bugs and requests
Moonlight Game Streaming
Reported bugs
4 issues- Handshake errors when connecting remotely
- Audio quality issues with Bluetooth devices
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Inability to save game progress or settings
Requested features
5 requests- Customizable on-screen controls
- Support for external displays and resolutions
- Bluetooth mouse and keyboard support
- Gyroscope and vibration integration
- Multitouch gesture support
TV Gamepad
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Moonlight Game Streaming
No in-app purchases
TV Gamepad
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Moonlight Game Streaming free?
Is TV Gamepad free?
Do Moonlight Game Streaming or TV Gamepad have ads?
Which is updated more often, Moonlight Game Streaming or TV Gamepad?
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