VGamepad vs CSA Buddy
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
CSA Buddy
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This app is for volunteers at FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) and FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) events in the CSA (Control System Advisor) role. It's a small app that shows a quick reference page with some helpful technical tidbits.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: CSA Buddy at Free against VGamepad's $14.99. CSA Buddy also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). VGamepad's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
CSA Buddy is free to download; VGamepad costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
VGamepad ships an update every 3 weeks, CSA Buddy weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VGamepad | CSA Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.1 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PJSOFTCO | Ken Schenke |
In-app purchases
VGamepad
No in-app purchases
CSA Buddy
No in-app purchases
