Comparison

Luna Controller vs Paper Duel

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

Paper Duel

Features
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Paper Duel brings the feel of a real pencil-and-notebook game to your phone – eight classic two-player games designed to be played together, anywhere: in the car, on a train, in a waiting room, or on the couch. No internet required. No accounts. No ads. No tracking. Paper Duel is just the games – nothing else. Three ways to play Pass-and-play on one device Two devices side by side, no internet needed (Bluetooth/local connection) Solo against the computer, at three difficulty levels Eight games Four in a Row – free, full game, no strings attached Sink the Fleet Hangman Checkers Memory Duel Dots and Boxes Chinese Checkers Chess Four in a Row is completely free, start to finish. The other seven games unlock with a single one-time purchase – no subscriptions, no per-game charges. One purchase covers every future game added to the collection too. With Apple Family Sharing, one purchase covers the whole family. Purchases are protected behind a simple parental gate, so accidental taps in a moving car never lead to a purchase. Hand-drawn notebook look, no flashy effects or noise – calm enough for long trips and quiet waiting rooms.

Screenshots

Luna Controller4 screens
Paper Duel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Luna Controller at none against Paper Duel's 1. Paper Duel's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Paper Duel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Luna Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Luna Controller ships an update monthly, Paper Duel every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Luna Controller versus Paper Duel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuna ControllerPaper Duel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.7K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAMZN Mobile LLCKIMMO JONI ANTERO RUUSKANEN

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

Paper Duel

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Luna Controller

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Paper Duel

One-time1
  • Unlock all games$3.99

Questions

Is Luna Controller free?
Luna Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paper Duel free?
Paper Duel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Luna Controller or Paper Duel have ads?
Neither Luna Controller nor Paper Duel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Luna Controller or Paper Duel?
Luna Controller ships an update monthly, and Paper Duel every 2 days. Most recently, Luna Controller was updated on October 26, 2026 and Paper Duel on October 16, 2026.

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