Comparison

ActionPad vs GameGlass

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

Head to head
About

ActionPad

Create custom control panels to remotely operate your computer applications. Simulate keyboard and mouse input, launch programs, open files, and control media. Share and download user-created panels for enhanced productivity and gaming.

Highlights
  • Customizable control panels
  • Simulate keyboard and mouse input
  • Launch applications and files
  • Open websites
  • Media and volume control
  • Create macros
  • Community Panels Hub
Features
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ActionPad allows you to create your own custom control panels to remote control applications on your computer. This app requires the ActionPad Server desktop software to be installed on your computer for full functionality. For more information on this, visit https://actionpad.co/go. Compatible with macOS and Windows. Panels can contain buttons and other objects, which can be used to simulate keyboard and mouse input, as well as open files and URLs. With grid and dynamic panel types, buttons can be arranged into a grid with customizable rows and columns, or positioned and sized anywhere you would like on your panel for infinite customization possibilities. Customize the appearance of buttons and other panel objects to give them a distinct look. Get ready to make your keyboard and mouse jealous. With ActionPad, you may implement buttons on your panel that: -Execute keystrokes, such as Command C or Ctrl V. -Move your mouse pointer or hold keys as you hold down the button. -Launch applications and open files on your computer. -Open websites in your default browser and interact with them. -Control media and volume on your computer. -Do all of these things with one press! You can have buttons send continuous keyboard and mouse input as you hold them down, or you can combine multiple actions to create simple or complex macros that will run with just one tap of the button! All of this, along with visual elements such as images, text, and containers can all be combined to create unique control panels, each of which with it's own purpose. Don't feel like creating your own panel, or want to use some pre-created panels for some of your favorite desktop apps? ActionPad features the Community Panels Hub, which allows users to upload and share panels they create. It's very easy to share panels and build upon everyone's creations. Along with sharing through the Community Panels Hub, you can also export your panel and send it via E-mail, AirDrop, or a variety of other mediums. No account needed to download user-made panels, only required if you wish to upload to share with other users. Whether it be a panel used to quickly access the most commonly used tools in Photoshop, extra shortcuts for DAW power users, controls for your cockpit in a space simulation game, or a remote control for your streaming setup, there is no limit to what you can create and control with ActionPad.

About

GameGlass

Enhance your gaming experience with custom touchscreen interfaces on your phone or tablet. Design, modify, and use intuitive controls with dynamic animations and clear layouts. Connect seamlessly to your PC for ultra-low latency command execution.

Highlights
  • Immersive touchscreen interfaces
  • Dynamic interactions and animations
  • Customizable layouts and buttons
  • Action Manager for macros and automations
  • Forge editor for creating and sharing Shards
  • Ultra-low latency WiFi connection
Features
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Control your games in a brand new way, with GameGlass Shards - immersive touchscreen interfaces on your phone and tablet. Shards let you use intuitive touch controls that include dynamic interactions and animations. Switches, buttons, toggles, sliders and more allow you to see your controls laid out clearly. Beautiful designs for a wide variety of game genres make them feel immersive. Once you download the host application and create an account on our website, you will be able to access our "Forge" editor which allows you to create, modify, and download other users shards. Every Shard is customizable. With our flexible Action Manager you can assign keybinds, mouse clicks, delays, sound effects and more. You can even combine actions to create powerful macros and automations. Want a different layout, or more buttons - you can move, delete and add parts to create the perfect Shard for any game. Setup is super easy - simply download Shards or create your own, then connect to the GameGlass desktop app. Commands are sent directly to your game via a secure, ultra low-latency connection using your own WiFi.

Screenshots

ActionPad4 screens
GameGlass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GameGlass at Free against ActionPad's $3.99. GameGlass also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). ActionPad's advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 53%). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

GameGlass is free to download; ActionPad costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for ActionPad against 4.0 for GameGlass. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 50 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of ActionPad's written reviews are positive against 53% of GameGlass's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ActionPad ships an update every 3 months, GameGlass every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ActionPad versus GameGlass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterActionPadGameGlass
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (30 ratings)4.0 (50 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.4% of reviews — better53.2% of reviews
Number of ratings3050 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew ArpasiGameGlass Inc.

Customer experience

ActionPad

All ratings30 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral10.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive63.4%
Neutral7.3%
Negative29.3%

GameGlass

All ratings46 ratings
Positive71.7%
Neutral6.5%
Negative21.7%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive53.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative42.6%

Bugs and requests

ActionPad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

GameGlass

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Crashes PC
  • Fails at login
  • Black screen on iPad
  • Stopped working
  • Display messed up
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  • Input lag
  • Buttons without actions
  • Email not accepted
  • Logs out frequently
  • Connection issues
  • Error on selecting game
  • Elite Dangerous won't connect
  • Doesn't work in ED
  • Instant error
  • Won't let me login

Requested features

1 request
  • Add Russian language

In-app purchases

None

ActionPad

No in-app purchases

None

GameGlass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ActionPad free?
ActionPad costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GameGlass free?
GameGlass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ActionPad or GameGlass?
GameGlass is rated higher. ActionPad averages 4.0 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while GameGlass averages 4.0 from 50 ratings.
Do ActionPad or GameGlass have ads?
Neither ActionPad nor GameGlass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ActionPad or GameGlass?
ActionPad ships an update every 3 months, and GameGlass every 2 months. Most recently, ActionPad was updated on October 24, 2026 and GameGlass on October 24, 2026.

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