Comparison

TecoGamePad vs Virtual Gamepad

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

Head to head
About

TecoGamePad

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless gamepad for PC games. Connect your device and computer to the same local network to play supported titles.

Highlights
  • iPhone/iPad to gamepad
  • PC game controller
  • Local network connection
  • PICO PARK support
Features
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TecoGamePad change your iPhone or iPad turn to gamepad for the following PC game. - PICO PARK (http://picoparkgame.com) you need to connect your iPad IPhone and PC to the same local network.

About

Virtual Gamepad

Control cloud games on your Samsung Smart TV directly from your iPhone. Connect seamlessly through the SmartThings app and Gaming Hub by scanning a QR code. Enjoy a gamepad-free experience for supported titles.

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

Screenshots

TecoGamePad2 screens
Virtual Gamepad3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TecoGamePad at 2.9 against Virtual Gamepad's 2.4. TecoGamePad also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 16%) and iOS requirement (8.4 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TecoGamePad holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of TecoGamePad's written reviews are positive against 16% of Virtual Gamepad's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TecoGamePad versus Virtual Gamepad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTecoGamePadVirtual Gamepad
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (50 ratings) — better2.4 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews28.9% of reviews — better15.8% of reviews
Number of ratings50 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB30 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperShunsuke MiyakeSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

TecoGamePad

All ratings49 ratings
Positive46.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative49.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive28.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative65.8%

Virtual Gamepad

All ratings24 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive15.8%
Neutral5.3%
Negative78.9%

In-app purchases

None

TecoGamePad

No in-app purchases

None

Virtual Gamepad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TecoGamePad free?
TecoGamePad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Virtual Gamepad free?
Virtual Gamepad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TecoGamePad or Virtual Gamepad?
TecoGamePad is rated higher. TecoGamePad averages 2.9 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Virtual Gamepad averages 2.4 from 24 ratings.
Do TecoGamePad or Virtual Gamepad have ads?
Neither TecoGamePad nor Virtual Gamepad shows ads.

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