# LIVR vs Remote Gamepad

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LIVR at 100% against Remote Gamepad's 46%. LIVR also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Remote Gamepad's advantage is ratings volume (113 vs 3). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Gamepad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LIVR asks for nothing beyond the download.

LIVR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Gamepad has 113 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of LIVR's written reviews are positive against 46% of Remote Gamepad's.

LIVR ships an update monthly, Remote Gamepad every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LIVR | Remote Gamepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livr/id1441534866/reviews)** | [4.0 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-gamepad/id6448859108/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **113** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 45.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 117 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LIVR LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441534865) | [Thomas Vos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462943920) |

## What reviewers say

### LIVR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livr/id1441534866)

Experience live theatre performances from anywhere with this virtual reality platform. Enjoy a vast library of on-demand 360° VR shows, from emerging artists to acclaimed productions, all from the comfort of your home.

**Highlights:** Immersive 360° VR theatre experience, On-demand live performances, Diverse content library, Accessible from home, Compatible with iPhone and iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Remote Gamepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-gamepad/id6448859108)

Transform your smartphone into a versatile game controller for your PC. Enjoy immersive gaming experiences with on-screen controls or by rotating your phone as a steering wheel. Customize your controller layout and connect wirelessly or via USB.

**Highlights:** Use phone as PC game controller, Steering wheel functionality for racing games, Customizable on-screen controls, Wi-Fi, USB, or Bluetooth connection, Layout editor for custom button configurations, Shareable controller layouts

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for conventional controller lacking
- 💡 Supports controllers connected to phone
- 🚀 Minimal latency over WiFi/wired
- 👍 Rewarding ad placement
- 👍 Works right out of the box

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Promises Bluetooth, doesn't deliver
- 👎 Paid features required for use
- 👎 Limited free trial time
- 👎 Ads are intrusive
- 👎 Bad deadzones with no control

**Reported bugs**

- Bug when pressing 2 buttons simultaneously
- Bluetooth not found in app
- Connection failed when scanning QR code
- App crashes when editing custom mapping
- Remote Gamepad PC app not working

**Requested features**

- Add angle calibration setting
- Optimize Wi-Fi connection for iPad
- Add button name customization
- Make it faster when touching and moving buttons
- Support for macOS


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LIVR free?

LIVR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Remote Gamepad free?

Remote Gamepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LIVR or Remote Gamepad?

LIVR is rated higher. LIVR averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Remote Gamepad averages 4.0 from 113 ratings.

### Do LIVR or Remote Gamepad have ads?

Remote Gamepad shows ads; LIVR does not.

### Which is updated more often, LIVR or Remote Gamepad?

LIVR ships an update monthly, and Remote Gamepad every 2 weeks. Most recently, LIVR was updated on November 2, 2026 and Remote Gamepad on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*