Luna Controller vs Downfall
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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).
Downfall
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Downfall is a strategic offline word puzzle game and brain training challenge where finding the words is only half the challenge. Trace letters across the grid to find words. When a word is found, its tiles are removed and everything above cascades down. Simple to learn, but the order you solve the words in changes the entire board. Choose wrong and you'll reach a dead end with no way out. This isn't a word search or a crossword. Downfall is a letter puzzle that rewards strategy and planning over speed. Every level is a logic problem disguised as a word game. HOW TO PLAY Find words by tracing a path through adjacent letters, similar to Boggle or word connect games. Tiles fall when a word is cleared, shifting the grid. Find all the words to complete the level. Stuck? Use a hint or undo your last move and try a different approach. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT Unlike most word games, Downfall isn't about finding as many words as possible. Every level has a specific set of words and a specific order that works. Spot the pattern, plan ahead, and clear the board. One wrong move and the whole puzzle changes. As you progress through chapters, new tile types unlock that change the rules. Stone tiles are shared between words and take multiple clears to remove. Wildcard tiles match any letter. Each new tile type adds a layer to the strategy. DAILY CHALLENGE A new puzzle drops every day, harder than the standard levels. Your score is calculated based on time, undos used, hints used and how often you got trapped. Compete on the global leaderboard and see how you rank against players worldwide. FEATURES - Hundreds of puzzles across multiple chapters - New tile types unlock as you progress - Undo any move and rethink your approach - Daily word challenge with a global leaderboard - Fully offline, no internet or wifi required (excludes daily challenge) - No account needed, no sign up required - No timers, play at your own pace - Free to play brain training word game WHO IS IT FOR? If you enjoy word search, Boggle, Wordle, word connect, or letter puzzle games, Downfall offers something deeper. A word puzzle game for adults that goes beyond finding letters and asks you to think several moves ahead.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Luna Controller at none against Downfall's 10. Luna Controller also leads on ads (none vs shown). Downfall's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Downfall sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Luna Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.
Luna Controller ships an update monthly, Downfall fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Luna Controller | Downfall |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (7.7K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7.7K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AMZN Mobile LLC | Petrichor Software LTD |
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
Downfall
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Luna Controller
No in-app purchases
Downfall
- Bundle Small$2.99
- Bundle Popular$5.99
- Coin Pack Big$9.99
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- Bundle Great Value$12.99
- Coin Pack Mega$19.99
- Bundle Mega$19.99
- Bundle Mega + Remove Ads$24.99
- Coin Pack Ultimate$49.99
- Bundle Best Value + Remove Ads$49.99
- Bundle Best Value$49.99









