HORIPAD ULTIMATE vs VGamepad Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HORIPAD ULTIMATE
Connect your game controller to check input data and update its firmware wirelessly. Access product information for your device directly through the app.
- Check game pad input data
- Wireless firmware updates
- Display product information website
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With HORIPAD ULTIMATE app, you can achieve the following functions. ・Check of input data of the connected game pad ・Updated wirelessly firmware to the latest version ・Display of product information website
VGamepad Lite
Transform your phone into a physical game controller for your PC. Enjoy customizable buttons, motion controls, and haptic feedback for an immersive gaming experience. Supports standard controller emulation and basic mouse/keyboard functions.
- Emulates standard controllers
- Motion control using phone sensors
- Customizable button layout
- Haptic feedback
- Game capture button
- AR Body Tracking (iPhone XS+)
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VGamepad gives you the full experience of a physical controller. Customizable buttons, haptic feedback, motion control, and more. Play on your PC using nothing but your phone. Features: - Emulates standard controllers (including Joy-Con). - Motion Control: steer, aim, and move using your phone’s sensors. - AR Body Tracking (iPhone XS or later): play certain games using body motion. - Customizable layout: move and resize buttons to fit your hands. - Game Capture button for quick recording. - Haptic feedback that makes every press feel physical. - Pressure-sensitive inputs with 3D Touch (supported devices). - Optional sound feedback for buttons. - Change joystick images from a large selection. - Basic mouse & keyboard support (W/A/S/D buttons on keyboard). Connectivity: Use the simple Windows/Mac/Linux companion app for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/LAN pairing, or use PCGameConsole to turn your PC into a full gaming console compatible with VGamepad. Full setup guide: https://github.com/PJSoftCo/VGamepad TERMS OF USE: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PRIVACY POLICY: https://pjsoftco.com/vgamepadpp.html ONLINE SUPPORT: Please join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/ZcAuAJp8py
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: VGamepad Lite at 3.2 against HORIPAD ULTIMATE's 2.3. VGamepad Lite also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (37% vs 18%). HORIPAD ULTIMATE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. VGamepad Lite sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. HORIPAD ULTIMATE asks for nothing beyond the download.
VGamepad Lite holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 67 and 106 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of HORIPAD ULTIMATE's written reviews are positive against 37% of VGamepad Lite's.
HORIPAD ULTIMATE ships an update every 4 months, VGamepad Lite every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HORIPAD ULTIMATE | VGamepad Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (67 ratings) | 3.2 (106 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | 36.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 67 | 106 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HORI CO., LTD. | PJSOFTCO |
Customer experience
HORIPAD ULTIMATE
VGamepad Lite
Bugs and requests
HORIPAD ULTIMATE
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
VGamepad Lite
Reported bugs
9 issues- Connection fails despite correct IP and password entry
- Ads appear but don't load, blocking app usage
- RT button and other buttons not functioning
- Buttons disappear after rearranging
- Mouse cursor moves in background during gameplay
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- App crashes or freezes during use
- Controller not recognized by PC after connection
- Inconsistent performance across different iPhone models
- PC download fails with Error 1001
Requested features
7 requests- Bluetooth connectivity for easier pairing
- Mac OS support for server-side application
- Nintendo Switch controller support
- Remove or reduce ad frequency with paid option
- Apple TV compatibility
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- L1, L2, R1, R2 buttons for PlayStation controllers
- Better documentation and troubleshooting guides
In-app purchases
HORIPAD ULTIMATE
No in-app purchases
VGamepad Lite
- VGamepad Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
- VGamepad Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
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