Luna Controller vs News Guy
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).
News Guy
Deliver newspapers on your bike in this charming pixel-art arcade game. Master your route, dodge traffic, and avoid obstacles to achieve high scores. Experience classic gameplay with increasing challenges and a combo system for skilled players.
- Classic arcade gameplay
- Pixel-art graphics
- Bicycle delivery
- Increasing difficulty
- Combo system
- Multiple environments
- Game Center leaderboards
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NEWS GUY Step back into the golden age of neighborhood newspaper delivery. News Guy is a cozy indie arcade game with charming pixel art and classic gameplay. Jump on your bike, deliver the daily newspaper, dodge traffic, avoid obstacles and try to make it through the neighborhood without losing your papers. Explore colorful environments, master your route and chase higher scores with every run. As the streets get faster and more challenging, every delivery becomes a test of timing, precision and skill. Classic gameplay. Cozy worlds. One more delivery. • Classic arcade-inspired gameplay • Charming pixel-art world • Fast-paced bicycle delivery • Increasing challenge as you progress • Combo system for skilled players • Multiple environments to discover • Game Center leaderboards Grab your bike. The neighborhood is waiting. How many newspapers can you deliver?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: News Guy at 100% against Luna Controller's 29%. Luna Controller's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Luna Controller | News Guy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (7.7K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7.7K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AMZN Mobile LLC | Fabio Caserta |
Customer experience
Luna Controller
News Guy
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
News Guy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Luna Controller
No in-app purchases
News Guy
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Luna Controller free?
Is News Guy free?
Do Luna Controller or News Guy have ads?
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