Comparison

Luna Controller vs Sofie Scout

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

Sofie Scout

Guide a speedy runner across Europe, leaping over obstacles and visiting famous cities on her journey to Poland. Proceeds from this game help real scouts fund their trip to the World Scout Jamboree.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced running gameplay
  • Leap over and dodge obstacles
  • Visit famous European cities
  • Support real-life scout fundraising
  • Unlock new adventures
Features
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Guide Sofie as she sprints across Europe at super speed to reach the World Scout Jamboree in Gdańsk, Poland. Along the way, she’ll pass through some of the continent’s most famous cities, including London, Bruges, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Amsterdam and Berlin, while leaping over and dodging a huge variety of obstacles. And you won’t just be guiding Sofie. By buying this game, you’ll also be helping Juno and Ellie get to the World Scout Jamboree in real life. With help from their parents, they created this game, and proceeds go towards the £3,600 they each need to raise to attend. If that target is reached, all additional proceeds will go towards creating new adventures for Sofie Scout. RUN FAST! JUMP HIGH! MAKE IT TO POLAND! PS – It's Sofie with an 'f', not Sophie!

Screenshots

Luna Controller4 screens
Sofie Scout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sofie Scout at 100% against Luna Controller's 29%. Sofie Scout also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Luna Controller's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99). On update cadence, 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

Luna Controller is free to download; Sofie Scout costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Luna Controller ships an update monthly, Sofie Scout every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Luna Controller versus Sofie Scout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuna ControllerSofie Scout
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.6 (7.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.7K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAMZN Mobile LLCDavid James Arnold

Customer experience

Luna Controller

All ratings7,467 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews364 reviews
Positive28.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative62.1%

Sofie Scout

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

Sofie Scout

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Luna Controller

No in-app purchases

None

Sofie Scout

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Luna Controller free?
Luna Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sofie Scout free?
Sofie Scout costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Luna Controller or Sofie Scout have ads?
Neither Luna Controller nor Sofie Scout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Luna Controller or Sofie Scout?
Luna Controller ships an update monthly, and Sofie Scout every 4 weeks. Most recently, Luna Controller was updated on November 2, 2026 and Sofie Scout on October 31, 2026.

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