# Luna Controller vs Newfie Scoff

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Luna Controller at none against Newfie Scoff's 10. Luna Controller also leads on ads (none vs shown). Newfie Scoff's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Newfie Scoff sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Luna Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

Luna Controller ships an update monthly, Newfie Scoff weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Luna Controller | Newfie Scoff |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luna-controller/id1528364633/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **7.7K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 61 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AMZN Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297606954) | [Jason Earle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1065366340) |

## What reviewers say

### Luna Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luna-controller/id1528364633)

This app allows you to set up and manage your game controllers for a cloud gaming service. It also enables you to use your phone as a virtual controller to play games, with options for guest play and managing connections.

**Highlights:** Register Luna Controllers, Set up Wi-Fi and Cloud Direct, Use phone as virtual controller, Add guests to gaming sessions, Manage Bluetooth connection, Update controller software, Check battery status

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and easy setup
- 👍 Smooth and responsive app
- 💡 Great option for gaming grandkids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on opening
- 🐛 Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 🐛 Controller not working as expected
- 🐛 Laggy and slow performance
- 🐛 Compatibility problems

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Virtual controller not working
- Controller disconnects frequently
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Add support for Backbone controller
- Allow using phone as controller for TV
- Improve controller compatibility


### Newfie Scoff

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newfie-scoff/id1586349384)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stars (M) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stars (L) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Beginners Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Advertisements | $6.99 | one-time |
| Rockstar Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| End of month deal | $10.99 | one-time |
| Unstoppable Pack | $13.99 | one-time |
| Life Bundle | $13.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $13.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Special Pack | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Luna Controller free?

Luna Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Newfie Scoff free?

Newfie Scoff is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Luna Controller or Newfie Scoff have ads?

Newfie Scoff shows ads; Luna Controller does not.

### Which is updated more often, Luna Controller or Newfie Scoff?

Luna Controller ships an update monthly, and Newfie Scoff weekly. Most recently, Luna Controller was updated on October 24, 2026 and Newfie Scoff on October 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*