Razer PS Controller vs VGamepad Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Razer PS Controller
Personalize your Razer gaming controllers with this mobile application. Adjust button mappings, fine-tune thumbstick sensitivity, and create custom profiles for different games. Optimize your gameplay with advanced settings for a tailored experience.
- Remap controller buttons
- Customize thumbstick dead zone
- Create custom on-board profiles
- Manage custom profiles
- Tweak advanced functionality
- SOCD cleaning settings
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Customize your Raiju V3 Pro & other Razer controllers with Razer's easy-to-use mobile app! * Remap controller buttons * Customize analog thumbstick dead zone * Create and manage custom on-board profiles * Tweak advanced functionality like d-pad SOCD cleaning
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: Razer PS Controller at 4.7 against VGamepad Lite's 3.2. Razer PS Controller also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (946 vs 106). VGamepad Lite's advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 11%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Razer PS Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.
Razer PS Controller holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Razer PS Controller has 946 ratings behind it against 106, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 11% of Razer PS Controller's written reviews are positive against 40% of VGamepad Lite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Razer PS Controller ships an update every 3 months, VGamepad Lite every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Razer PS Controller | VGamepad Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (946 ratings) — better | 3.2 (106 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 11.2% of reviews | 39.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 946 — better | 106 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Razer | PJSOFTCO |
Customer experience
Razer PS Controller
VGamepad Lite
User reviews
Razer PS Controller
From 946 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Best controller ever
- 👍 Great functions, love the clutches and adjustability
- 👍 Excellent build quality, premium feel
- 👍 Sensitive and responsive buttons
Room to improve
- 🐛 App is unclear, no clear indication of completion
- 🐛 Fails to connect to controller, requires repairing
- 🐛 Profiles reset frequently, need to reconfigure
- 🐛 No support for latest Wolverine V3 Pro controller
- 🐛 Doesn't work on MacOS, requires PC
VGamepad Lite
From 106 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast connection speed between phone and PC
- 👍 Straightforward setup process with video tutorials
- 🎮 Works well with Steam games and emulators
- 🔧 Customizable button mapping and controller size
- 💰 Affordable or free alternative to physical controllers
Room to improve
- 📢 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay every 5 minutes
- 🐛 Buttons frequently unresponsive or detect wrong inputs
- 🔌 Difficult connection setup requiring IP address entry
- ❌ App doesn't work after connection established
- 💳 Paywall after initial free use
Bugs and requests
Razer PS Controller
Reported bugs
3 issues- App fails to connect to controller
- Profiles reset frequently
- Doesn't work on latest iOS/Android versions
Requested features
4 requests- Add deadzone adjustment for sticks
- Support Xbox controllers
- Allow button remapping
- Improve connection reliability
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
Razer PS Controller
No in-app purchases
VGamepad Lite
- VGamepad Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
- VGamepad Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
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