Comparison

VGamepad Lite vs Lose Control

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

Lose Control

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Turn your iPhone into a controller for playing on your Windows PC. Windows sees it as a DualShock 4 or Xbox 360 controller, so it works with Steam games, emulators and any game that supports controllers. PLAY SMOOTHLY: INSTALL LOSE CONTROL HOST For a smooth experience in your games, Lose Control Host must be installed on your Windows PC. It's free at montezajose.github.io/losecontrol. Install it once and it sets everything up (gamepad driver, Firewall and start with Windows) so your iPhone connects by itself every time you open the app, with no cables or setup. FEATURES • Automatic connection over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth: finds your PC on the network by itself. • Up to 4 players at once, each iPhone is a separate controller. • Customizable controls: move, resize or hide any button. • Profiles for every game. • 8 styles: Dark, Light, Neon, Wood, Pastel, Achromatic, Ocean and Sunset. • Floating stick: appears wherever you put your finger. • Steering wheel mode: tilt the iPhone to drive, with brake and gas pedals. • Haptic feedback. • In English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese and Japanese. SUBSCRIPTION 3-day free trial. Then Lose Control Annual for US$4.99 per year (price may vary by country). The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period, in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://montezajose.github.io/losecontrol/privacidad.html

Screenshots

VGamepad Lite4 screens
Lose Control3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lose Control at every 2 days against VGamepad Lite's every 2 weeks. On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. VGamepad Lite sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Lose Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VGamepad Lite ships an update every 2 weeks, Lose Control every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
VGamepad Lite versus Lose Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVGamepad LiteLose Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (106 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings106 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPJSOFTCOJOSE KELVIN NICOLAS PEREZ MONTEZA

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

Lose Control

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
3 purchases

Lose Control

Subscriptions2
  • Lose Control Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Lose Control Annual3 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lose Control Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is VGamepad Lite free?
VGamepad Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lose Control free?
Lose Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VGamepad Lite or Lose Control have ads?
Neither VGamepad Lite nor Lose Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VGamepad Lite or Lose Control?
VGamepad Lite ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lose Control every 2 days. Most recently, VGamepad Lite was updated on October 29, 2026 and Lose Control on October 26, 2026.

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