DCS Hornet Device vs SteerEST
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DCS Hornet Device
Control DCS World's F/A-18C Hornet AMPCD & UFC from your mobile device. Supports single or dual monitor setups. A demo version is available to test compatibility before purchase.
- Control F/A-18C Hornet AMPCD & UFC
- Mobile phone or pad control
- Single or dual monitor support
- Requires server download
- Demo version available
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You can control DCS World's F/A-18C Hornet AMPCD & UFC with your mobile phone or pad. You can use this app whether you use 1 monitor or 2 monitor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3aSLqFJGmQ&t=117s This link shows you how to use this app with your 1 or 2 monitors. Before you use this app, download Hornet AMPCD & UFC Demo version first and make sure you can use this app with your computer. You must download server file first and run it for this app. https://www.dropbox.com/s/s0qeuhk552n0d63/DCS%20Device%20Server%202.03.zip?dl=0 You can see manual at this link https://cduapp.tistory.com/33 This manual is currently WIP and will update soon.
SteerEST
Transform your mobile device into a virtual Xbox 360 gamepad for PC. Enjoy precise control with motion sensors and simultaneous keyboard input for an enhanced gaming experience.
- Xbox 360 Gamepad Emulation
- Motion Sensor Input
- Simultaneous Keyboard Input
- Multiple Controller Support
- Customizable Layouts
- In-game Editor
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SteerEST™ works by emulating an Xbox 360 gamepad on your computer, and using your mobile device as the gamepad! Flight and racing simulators have never felt this good! • Motion Sensor Input - full axis control means you can steer and maneuver just like the real thing! • Xbox 360 Gamepad Emulation ensures out-of-the-box compatibility with most games! • Simultaneous Keyboard Input - press keys directly from your pad, and even play games without gamepad support at all! • Multiple Controllers - play with friends, or add complementary controls to multiple devices to take your rig to the next level! • Custom Layouts - each customized to your favorite game and your own personal playing style! • Super Quick Editor always a single tap away - fine-tune your pad to perfection while you play! • Blazing Fast - optimally coded in C++ for outstanding performance and butter-smooth gameplay! As passionate gamers and simulator enthusiasts ourselves, we are committed to making SteerEST™ the best possible controller out there. So you can be sure that what you get is what we also want: The ultimate gaming experience! PLEASE NOTE: The app communicates with your PC over Wi-Fi, with the help of a small, free Driver application that needs to be running on it. Bluetooth is not currently supported. The Driver is currently available for Windows and Linux, and can be downloaded from https://www.steerest.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SteerEST at Free against DCS Hornet Device's $2.99. SteerEST also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 10 months). DCS Hornet Device's advantage is rating (3.3 vs 2.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, ads and device support 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
SteerEST is free to download; DCS Hornet Device costs $2.99 up front. SteerEST sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DCS Hornet Device asks for nothing beyond the download.
DCS Hornet Device holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively.
DCS Hornet Device ships an update every 10 months, SteerEST every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DCS Hornet Device | SteerEST |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.3 (8 ratings) — better | 2.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 12 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sungbae Cho | Octal Alchemy Ltd |
Customer experience
DCS Hornet Device
SteerEST
In-app purchases
DCS Hornet Device
No in-app purchases
SteerEST
- Upgrade to Elite Version$8.99
