Comparison

Magic 8 Ball vs Wireless Gamepad for PC

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

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About

Magic 8 Ball

Get instant predictions and spoken answers to your questions with this digital Magic 8-Ball. It offers fun and sometimes unusual responses in multiple languages, serving as both a decision-making tool and a source of entertainment for all ages.

Highlights
  • Instant predictions
  • Spoken answers
  • Multiple world languages
  • Decision-making tool
  • Fun for all ages
  • Creative game possibilities
Features
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Ask a question out loud. Shake your phone. The ball answers — and actually speaks it back to you, in your language. The classic toy, rebuilt for iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac and Apple Vision Pro. Tap or shake, and a prediction appears on screen and is spoken aloud in a real voice. No accounts, no ads, no tracking, no connection required. HOW IT WORKS 1. Think of your question — or ask it out loud, the app can prompt you first. 2. Tap the ball or shake your phone. On Apple Watch, tap or turn the Digital Crown. 3. Read your answer. Hear it spoken. Decide. 19 LANGUAGES, OUT LOUD English · Español · Français · Deutsch · Italiano · Nederlands · Português (BR) · Polski · Latina · Русский · Українська · Български · Türkçe · 日本語 · 한국어 · 中文 · العربية · עברית · മലയാളം Every prediction is written by hand in the language you choose — not machine-translated on the fly. Answers are spoken with the voices available on your device; Latin gets read with Italian phonetics, which is half the fun. Switch languages any time from Settings. ALSO IN THE BALL - Quotes mode — swap predictions for a library of 556 quotes when you want something to think about instead of a yes or no - Shake to ask — no need to look at the screen - Speak answers on or off, with a volume slider - Classic sound effects you can mute - Answer on launch — open the app and the ball has already spoken - A dark interface designed to be readable in a dim room EVERYWHERE YOU ARE - iPhone and iPad - Apple Watch — a full standalone app on your wrist - Mac (Apple silicon) - Apple Vision Pro - App Clip — hand your phone to a friend and they can ask without installing anything WHAT PEOPLE ACTUALLY USE IT FOR Settling where to eat. Breaking a tie in a group chat. Deciding whether to send the text. Party games that go well beyond yes or no — assign your own meanings to the answers and you have a whole evening. Teaching kids a few words in a language they have never heard. Taking the weight of a small decision off your shoulders so you can just get on with the day. PRIVACY, PLAINLY No account. No sign-up. No analytics. No advertising. No data leaves your device — the app doesn't collect anything, and it works fully offline. You bought a magic ball, not a data pipeline. Ask it something.

About

Wireless Gamepad for PC

Transform your iPhone into a wireless gamepad for PC gaming. Connect via WiFi for an Xbox-style controller experience with dual joysticks, buttons, and gyro aiming. Enjoy cable-free control for various PC game genres.

Highlights
  • iPhone to PC wireless gamepad
  • Virtual Xbox-style controller
  • WiFi connection with QR code pairing
  • Dual analog joysticks
  • Gyroscope aiming
  • Touchpad mouse mode
  • Multiple control layouts
Features
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Gamepad Controller for PC turns your iPhone into a wireless gamepad controller for Windows PC gaming. Connect your phone over WiFi and use it as a virtual Xbox-style controller for PC games, racing games, action games, shooters, emulators, Steam games, and more. Enjoy smooth mobile game control with dual analog joysticks, D-pad, ABXY buttons, trigger controls, gyroscope aiming, and touchpad mouse mode. Gamepad Controller for PC is designed for players who want a simple, fast, and cable-free way to control PC games using their phone. Setup is quick and easy. Install the Windows server app on your PC, connect your iPhone to the same WiFi network, scan the QR code, and start playing. No extra controller hardware is required. Your phone becomes a wireless PC controller that is ready for everyday gaming, casual play, racing, FPS, arcade games, and remote game control. The app includes multiple layout presets, including Standard, FPS, and Racing layouts, so you can choose the control style that fits your game. Use gyro aiming for supported gameplay, switch to touchpad mode when you need mouse control, and enjoy auto-reconnect support when your WiFi connection drops. Gamepad Controller for PC is built for gamers who need a lightweight wireless controller solution for Windows games. Whether you lost your controller, need an extra gamepad, want to play with friends, or prefer using your phone as a controller, this app gives you a practical and modern way to play. Key Features: Turn your iPhone into a wireless gamepad for PC Use your phone as a virtual Xbox-style controller Connect over WiFi with quick QR code pairing Dual analog joysticks for smooth movement and camera control D-pad and ABXY buttons for classic controller input Gyroscope aiming for supported games Touchpad and mouse mode for easy navigation Standard, FPS, and Racing control layouts Auto-reconnect when WiFi connection drops Designed for Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC gaming Works great for Steam games, racing games, shooters, arcade games, emulators, and casual PC games No cables or extra controller hardware needed Gamepad Controller for PC makes it easy to play PC games using the device already in your pocket. Download now and turn your iPhone into a wireless controller for Windows gaming. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Magic 8 Ball4 screens
Wireless Gamepad for PC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wireless Gamepad for PC at 100% against Magic 8 Ball's 0%. Wireless Gamepad for PC also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). Magic 8 Ball's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Wireless Gamepad for PC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Magic 8 Ball asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic 8 Ball ships an update every 5 months, Wireless Gamepad for PC every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Magic 8 Ball versus Wireless Gamepad for PC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic 8 BallWireless Gamepad for PC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNurhan IlhanovHamid Sher agha

Customer experience

Magic 8 Ball

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Wireless Gamepad for PC

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Magic 8 Ball

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Wireless Gamepad for PC

Subscriptions2
  • Gamepad pro$2.991 Month
  • Gamepad 1 year$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Magic 8 Ball free?
Magic 8 Ball is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wireless Gamepad for PC free?
Wireless Gamepad for PC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Magic 8 Ball or Wireless Gamepad for PC have ads?
Wireless Gamepad for PC shows ads; Magic 8 Ball does not.
Which is updated more often, Magic 8 Ball or Wireless Gamepad for PC?
Magic 8 Ball ships an update every 5 months, and Wireless Gamepad for PC every 2 months. Most recently, Magic 8 Ball was updated on November 3, 2026 and Wireless Gamepad for PC on October 31, 2026.

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