# Luna Controller vs CityRunner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CityRunner at 100% against Luna Controller's 29%. CityRunner also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). Luna Controller's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ratings volume (7.7K vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CityRunner sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Luna Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

CityRunner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Luna Controller has 7.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Luna Controller's written reviews are positive against 100% of CityRunner's.

Luna Controller ships an update monthly, CityRunner every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Luna Controller | CityRunner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luna-controller/id1528364633/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cityrunner-landmark-run/id6806808248/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.7K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 28.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AMZN Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297606954) | [Daniel Zinkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806808250) |

## 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


### CityRunner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cityrunner-landmark-run/id6806808248)

Experience an endless runner through real city streets, rebuilding famous landmarks in a puzzle mode. Learn interesting facts about historical sites as you collect souvenirs and unlock new cities. Enjoy a family-friendly game with no ads or sign-ups.

**Highlights:** Street-accurate city recreations, Monument-building puzzle mode, Collect city souvenirs, Daily challenges and leaderboards, Learn landmark facts, No account required

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Europe Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| North America Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Middle East & Africa Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| East Asia Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| South & Central Asia Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Latin America Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Founder - Every City | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Luna Controller free?

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

### Is CityRunner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Luna Controller or CityRunner?

CityRunner is rated higher. Luna Controller averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.7K ratings, while CityRunner averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Luna Controller or CityRunner have ads?

Neither Luna Controller nor CityRunner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Luna Controller or CityRunner?

Luna Controller ships an update monthly, and CityRunner every 8 days. Most recently, Luna Controller was updated on October 30, 2026 and CityRunner on October 24, 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.*