Comparison

Weekend Games vs Luna Controller

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

Head to head
About

Weekend Games

Enjoy interactive party games on your TV using just your voice. Play music trivia and quiz shows with friends and family, requiring no controllers for a seamless experience. This app also offers a hands-free music trivia game playable directly on your phone.

Highlights
  • Voice-powered TV games
  • No controllers needed
  • Song Quiz music trivia
  • Jeopardy! style quiz
  • Hands-free mobile play
Features
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Game Night, Every Night. Leading creator of TV games. Weekend turns your smart TV into a gaming console - no controllers, no rulebooks, no hassle. Just grab your phone, connect to your TV, and play. Whether you're hosting family game night, hanging with friends, or looking for something fun to do on a random Tuesday, Weekend brings party games to your living room in seconds. WHY PEOPLE LOVE WEEKEND • No controllers needed: your phone is the only remote you'll need • Voice-powered gameplay: just talk, sing, or shout your answers • Zero learning curve: no rules to memorize, no manuals to read • Great for all ages: from family game night to game night with friends, everyone can jump in GAMES YOU'LL LOVE • Song Quiz - The #1 music trivia game, guess the song and artist from just a few seconds of audio. Songs from all genres and eras! • Jeopardy! - The iconic trivia game show, now playable with your voice. Do you have what it takes to be the next Jeopardy! contestant? • Wheel of Fortune - Spin, solve, and shout out the puzzle before your friends do • Guess the Emoji - Classic rebus puzzle into a fast, voice-powered party game for the whole living room. Buzz in and shout your answer before the letters reveal themselves • CoComelon: Sing & Play with JJ - A game the littlest players can enjoy too • And so much more with new games added regularly Available for play on FireTV, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, LG Smart TV, and on your phone for when you're on the go. Terms of Use: https://www.weekend.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.weekend.com/privacy-policy

About

Luna Controller

This app allows you to set up and manage your game controllers for a cloud gaming service. It also enables you to use your phone as a virtual controller to play games, with options for guest play and managing connections.

Highlights
  • Register Luna Controllers
  • Set up Wi-Fi and Cloud Direct
  • Use phone as virtual controller
  • Add guests to gaming sessions
  • Manage Bluetooth connection
  • Update controller software
  • Check battery status
Features
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The Luna Controller app allows you to set up and manage your Luna Controllers and play Luna games using your phone via the Phone Controller. With the Luna Controller app you can: - Register Luna Controllers to your Amazon account - Set up your Luna Controller to connect to wifi and enable Cloud Direct - Play games on Luna using touch inputs on your mobile device using the Phone Controller - Add friends to your local Luna gaming session using Guest Mode - Manage the Cloud Direct wifi connection - Manage your Luna Controller Bluetooth connection - Update the software on your Luna Controllers - Check battery status - Switch between Cloud Direct and Bluetooth - Get help for common troubleshooting problems To set up the Luna Controller: 1. Download and install the Luna Controller app on your mobile device. 2. Power up your Luna Controller with 2 AA batteries. Press and hold the Luna button for 3 seconds, and an orange light will start spinning 3. Open the Luna Controller app and follow the on-screen instructions To set up a Luna Phone Controller: No controller? No problem. You can use your phone to play Luna games. 1. Go to the appstore on your mobile device and install the Luna Controller app. 2. Sign into your Amazon account. 3. Select Play With Phone Controller. The next time you're ready to play, just follow these steps: 1. Open the Luna app on a compatible device, such as a compatible Fire TV, PC or Mac 2. Open the Luna Controller app on your mobile device. 3. Select Launch under your virtual controller and wait for your controller to connect to Luna. 4. Use the virtual controller to select the game you want to play and launch it. Guests can also download the Luna Controller app and join in on the gameplay. By using this app, you agree to Amazon’s Conditions of Use (www.amazon.com/conditionsofuse) and Privacy Notice (www.amazon.com/privacy).

Screenshots

Weekend Games4 screens
Luna Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Luna Controller at none against Weekend Games's 5. Luna Controller also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Weekend Games's advantage is chart position (#33 vs unranked) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Weekend Games sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Luna Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Weekend Games against 4.6 for Luna Controller. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.4K and 7.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of Weekend Games's written reviews are positive against 29% of Luna Controller's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Weekend Games ships an update fortnightly, Luna Controller monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Weekend Games versus Luna Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeekend GamesLuna Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8.4K ratings)4.6 (7.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.3% of reviews — better28.8% of reviews
Number of ratings8.4K — better7.7K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#33 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB61 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperVolley Inc.AMZN Mobile LLC

Customer experience

Weekend Games

All ratings8,413 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral5.5%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive30.3%
Neutral16.0%
Negative53.8%

Luna Controller

All ratings7,467 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews364 reviews
Positive28.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative62.1%

User reviews

Weekend Games

From 8.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Enjoyable game experience
  • 🤩 Fun for families and friends
  • 💡 Challenging and brain-stimulating

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy voice recognition and scoring issues
  • 🔇 Poor sound quality
  • 🕰️ Repetitive song selection
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with required permissions

Luna Controller

From 7.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Quick and easy setup
  • 👍 Smooth and responsive app
  • 💡 Great option for gaming grandkids

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes on opening
  • 🐛 Bluetooth connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Controller not working as expected
  • 🐛 Laggy and slow performance
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems

Bugs and requests

Weekend Games

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes and freezes
  • Incorrect scoring and feedback
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more song genres and decades
  • Allow single-device play without requiring contacts
  • Improve voice recognition accuracy
  • Provide more customization options

Luna Controller

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Virtual controller not working
  • Controller disconnects frequently
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add support for Backbone controller
  • Allow using phone as controller for TV
  • Improve controller compatibility

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Weekend Games

Subscriptions5
  • Weekend Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Weekend Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$18.991 Month
  • Weekend Monthly Subscription$18.991 Month
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  • Weekend Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$18.991 Month
  • Weekend Games Annual7 Days trial$99.991 Year
None

Luna Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Weekend Games free?
Weekend Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Luna Controller free?
Luna Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Weekend Games or Luna Controller?
Luna Controller is rated higher. Weekend Games averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8.4K ratings, while Luna Controller averages 4.6 from 7.7K ratings.
Do Weekend Games or Luna Controller have ads?
Neither Weekend Games nor Luna Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Weekend Games or Luna Controller?
Weekend Games ships an update fortnightly, and Luna Controller monthly. Most recently, Weekend Games was updated on October 19, 2026 and Luna Controller on October 20, 2026.

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