Comparison

VGamepad Lite vs Gamepad Space

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

Gamepad Space

This utility app allows users to deeply customize Bluetooth controller settings. Tailor button mapping, macros, motor feedback, and joystick dead zones to match your playstyle or specific games for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Custom button mapping
  • Button combo settings
  • Motor property adjustments
  • Button macros
  • Trigger dead zone settings
  • Joystick dead zone settings
  • Joystick mapping
Features
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Gamepad Space is a tool APP that can customize the function settings of Bluetooth controller button mapping, button combo, motor properties, button macros, trigger button dead zone, joystick dead zone and joystick mapping after private protocol connection. By modifying the custom button mapping, button combo, motor properties, button macros, trigger button dead zone, joystick dead zone and joystick mapping, etc., the key positions can be adapted to the player's own operating habits or the game the player wants to play.Gamepad Space is a tool APP that can customize the function settings of Bluetooth controller button mapping, button combo, motor properties, button macros, trigger button dead zone, joystick dead zone and joystick mapping after private protocol connection. By modifying the custom button mapping, button combo, motor properties, button macros, trigger button dead zone, joystick dead zone and joystick mapping, etc., the key positions can be adapted to the player's own operating habits or the game the player wants to play.

Screenshots

VGamepad Lite4 screens
Gamepad Space4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VGamepad Lite at 3.2 against Gamepad Space's 1.3. VGamepad Lite also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 12%). Gamepad Space's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. VGamepad Lite sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Gamepad Space asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VGamepad Lite holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 1.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 107 and 55 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of VGamepad Lite's written reviews are positive against 12% of Gamepad Space's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VGamepad Lite ships an update every 2 weeks, Gamepad Space every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
VGamepad Lite versus Gamepad Space: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVGamepad LiteGamepad Space
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (107 ratings) — better1.3 (55 ratings)
Positive reviews36.9% of reviews — better11.5% of reviews
Number of ratings107 — better55
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB235 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPJSOFTCOShenzhen Qixiong Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

VGamepad Lite

All ratings106 ratings
Positive51.9%
Neutral5.7%
Negative42.5%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive36.9%
Neutral7.8%
Negative55.3%

Gamepad Space

All ratings55 ratings
Positive7.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative89.1%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive11.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative80.8%

Bugs and requests

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

Gamepad Space

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

VGamepad Lite

Subscriptions2
  • VGamepad Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • VGamepad Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
None

Gamepad Space

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VGamepad Lite free?
VGamepad Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gamepad Space free?
Gamepad Space is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VGamepad Lite or Gamepad Space?
VGamepad Lite is rated higher. VGamepad Lite averages 3.2 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while Gamepad Space averages 1.3 from 55 ratings.
Do VGamepad Lite or Gamepad Space have ads?
Neither VGamepad Lite nor Gamepad Space shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VGamepad Lite or Gamepad Space?
VGamepad Lite ships an update every 2 weeks, and Gamepad Space every 9 days. Most recently, VGamepad Lite was updated on October 21, 2026 and Gamepad Space on October 27, 2026.

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