Comparison

Luna Controller vs TV Gamepad

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

Head to head
About

Luna Controller

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
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The Luna Controller app allows you to set up and manage your Luna Controllers and play Luna games using your phone via the Phone Controller. With the Luna Controller app you can: - Register Luna Controllers to your Amazon account - Set up your Luna Controller to connect to wifi and enable Cloud Direct - Play games on Luna using touch inputs on your mobile device using the Phone Controller - Add friends to your local Luna gaming session using Guest Mode - Manage the Cloud Direct wifi connection - Manage your Luna Controller Bluetooth connection - Update the software on your Luna Controllers - Check battery status - Switch between Cloud Direct and Bluetooth - Get help for common troubleshooting problems To set up the Luna Controller: 1. Download and install the Luna Controller app on your mobile device. 2. Power up your Luna Controller with 2 AA batteries. Press and hold the Luna button for 3 seconds, and an orange light will start spinning 3. Open the Luna Controller app and follow the on-screen instructions To set up a Luna Phone Controller: No controller? No problem. You can use your phone to play Luna games. 1. Go to the appstore on your mobile device and install the Luna Controller app. 2. Sign into your Amazon account. 3. Select Play With Phone Controller. The next time you're ready to play, just follow these steps: 1. Open the Luna app on a compatible device, such as a compatible Fire TV, PC or Mac 2. Open the Luna Controller app on your mobile device. 3. Select Launch under your virtual controller and wait for your controller to connect to Luna. 4. Use the virtual controller to select the game you want to play and launch it. Guests can also download the Luna Controller app and join in on the gameplay. By using this app, you agree to Amazon’s Conditions of Use (www.amazon.com/conditionsofuse) and Privacy Notice (www.amazon.com/privacy).

About

TV Gamepad

Transform your smartphone into a wireless game controller for TV games. Connect your phone and TV via Wi-Fi for responsive gameplay without extra hardware. Enjoy a seamless and accessible gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Smartphone as wireless game controller
  • Wi-Fi pairing for TV games
  • Works with Nexbox TV games
  • No ads or subscription fees
  • Continuous updates
Features
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Turn your smartphone into a powerful, wireless Game controller for our nexbox TV games. This Game Controller App is your must-have companion to play Galaxy Attack, Hill racer, Combat tanks, Practi Maths and all upcoming games titles that will be published by nexbox on Smart TV. Connect your smartphone and TV to the same Wi-Fi, and enjoy immersive, responsive gameplay without needing external hardware. Designed for simplicity, this app has no ads and just one goal making TV gaming fun and accessible for everyone. OurGames: - Combat Tanks - Galaxy Attack - Hill Racer - Practi Maths Features: - Quick & easy Wi-Fi pairing - Use your smartphone as a controller - One unified app for all upcoming nexbox games - Family-friendly controls - Continuous updates for performance Whether you're battling asteroids or collecting stars, this controller is all you need. Just download, connect, and start playing! Privacy Policy: https://nexboxgames.com/privacypolicy Terms of use: https://nexboxgames.com/tnc For any support, please write to us as sales@nexboxgames.com

Screenshots

Luna Controller4 screens
TV Gamepad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Gamepad at 100% against Luna Controller's 29%. Luna Controller's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Luna Controller ships an update monthly, TV Gamepad every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Luna Controller versus TV Gamepad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuna ControllerTV Gamepad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.5K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAMZN Mobile LLCNeuplay Ventures LLP

Customer experience

Luna Controller

All ratings7,467 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews359 reviews
Positive28.7%
Neutral9.2%
Negative62.1%

TV Gamepad

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Luna Controller

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add support for Backbone controller
  • Allow using phone as controller for TV
  • Improve controller compatibility

TV Gamepad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Luna Controller

No in-app purchases

None

TV Gamepad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Luna Controller free?
Luna Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV Gamepad free?
TV Gamepad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Luna Controller or TV Gamepad have ads?
Neither Luna Controller nor TV Gamepad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Luna Controller or TV Gamepad?
Luna Controller ships an update monthly, and TV Gamepad every 4 months. Most recently, Luna Controller was updated on October 13, 2026 and TV Gamepad on October 4, 2026.

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