VGamepad vs One Remote Play
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VGamepad
Transform your phone into a versatile PC game controller. Enjoy customizable buttons, motion controls, and haptic feedback for an immersive gaming experience. Connect wirelessly to your computer for seamless play.
- Emulates standard controllers
- Motion control via phone sensors
- AR body tracking for games
- Customizable button layout
- Haptic and sound feedback
- Mouse & keyboard support
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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
One Remote Play
Stream your game console's display and audio to your mobile device over a local network. Control your console remotely with low lag and a simple setup process.
- Stream console screen
- Stream console audio
- Remote console control
- Low lag performance
- One-button setup
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One Remote Play is an all-in-one remote streaming app designed for gamers who want a seamless experience across multiple platforms. With support for the two leading console ecosystems in a single app, you can enjoy remote play without switching between different applications. In addition to console streaming, One Remote Play also supports HDMI capture devices(iPad Only), making it possible to stream Nintendo Switch gameplay directly through the app. This gives you a convenient way to enjoy streaming across three major gaming platforms in one unified solution. Key Features: ・Display the XB game console screen on your Mac ・Display the PS game console screen on your Mac ・Display the NS game console screen on your Mac with HDMI Capture(UVC) ・Connect Any HDMI Capture for any Game console on your Mac You need the following items to use this app: ・Mobile devices with iOS 12.1 or later installed iPhone 7, iPad (6th-generation), and iPad Pro (2nd generation) or later are recommended.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: VGamepad at 75% against One Remote Play's 12%. VGamepad also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). One Remote Play's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $12.99) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads and in-app purchases 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
VGamepad costs $12.99 and One Remote Play $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
VGamepad ships an update every 3 weeks, One Remote Play every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VGamepad | One Remote Play |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.99 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.1 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 12.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PJSOFTCO | 帆 杨 |
Customer experience
VGamepad
One Remote Play
Bugs and requests
VGamepad
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
One Remote Play
Reported bugs
16 issues- Endless login process
- Sign-in function not working
- Cannot connect to Xbox
- App does not find console
- Connection failure
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- App does not work
- Console found but connection failure
- No connection
- Connect to XB Game Console Failed
- Fails to connect
- Does not work with Xbox Series X
- Getting an error
- Xbox not recognized
- Controller not associated
- Controller not recognized
- Xbox One not popping up
Requested features
3 requests- Add image quality selection
- Improve streaming quality
- Enable controller use remotely
In-app purchases
VGamepad
No in-app purchases
One Remote Play
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is VGamepad free?
Is One Remote Play free?
Do VGamepad or One Remote Play have ads?
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