Comparison

Marmalade Multiplayer Game Controller vs SpinBot Arena

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Marmalade Multiplayer Game Controller

Transform your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch into a secondary game controller for compatible Apple TV apps. Connect wirelessly to your Apple TV and enhance your multiplayer gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Use iPhone/iPad as Apple TV game controller
  • Wireless connectivity
  • Compatible with select Apple TV apps
  • Enhances multiplayer gaming
  • Simple setup
Features
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Important: Marmalade Multiplayer Game Controller works only with compatible apps on Apple TV. Marmalade Multiplayer Game Controller is a companion app that enables your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch to act as a second game controller in any compatible app for Apple TV. Make sure the device on which you’re running this app is connected to the same WiFi network as your Apple TV and you’re good to go. Start your compatible app on Apple TV, launch the Marmalade Multiplayer Game Controller on your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch (iOS 6 or later) and have fun! Note: Only one device with the Marmalade Multiplayer Game Controller app installed can be used per session of game play. First device to connect will be the controller. Privacy Policy: https://www.madewithmarmalade.com/legal/privacy-policy/app

About

SpinBot Arena

Features
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This app is a game discovery hub built for players who prefer using a physical game controller. It organizes controller-supported games into clear categories such as Simulation, Action, and Puzzle, making it easy to browse and explore titles using simple directional navigation. The interface is designed for a console-like experience, with smooth horizontal browsing within categories and vertical movement between sections. Clear focus indicators and responsive animations ensure that every selection feels precise and intuitive when navigating with a gamepad. The app also provides real-time controller connection status and quick access to game details, helping players discover new games that work seamlessly with their controller setup. Its clean layout and performance-focused design make browsing fast, immersive, and distraction-free.

Screenshots

Marmalade Multiplayer Game Controller3 screens
SpinBot Arena4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Marmalade Multiplayer Game Controller at 6.0 against SpinBot Arena's 15.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Marmalade Multiplayer Game Controller versus SpinBot Arena: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarmalade Multiplayer Game ControllerSpinBot Arena
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarmalade Game Studio LimitedAamir Malik

In-app purchases

None

Marmalade Multiplayer Game Controller

No in-app purchases

None

SpinBot Arena

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Marmalade Multiplayer Game Controller free?
Marmalade Multiplayer Game Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpinBot Arena free?
SpinBot Arena is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Marmalade Multiplayer Game Controller or SpinBot Arena have ads?
Neither Marmalade Multiplayer Game Controller nor SpinBot Arena shows ads.

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