# Spatial Scenes vs Remote Gamepad

The clearest difference is ads: Spatial Scenes at none against Remote Gamepad's shown. Spatial Scenes also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (70% vs 46%). Remote Gamepad's advantage is ratings volume (111 vs 19). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spatial Scenes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Remote Gamepad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spatial Scenes holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Gamepad has 111 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Spatial Scenes's written reviews are positive against 46% of Remote Gamepad's.

Spatial Scenes ships an update weekly, Remote Gamepad every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spatial Scenes | Remote Gamepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spatial-scenes/id1532491431/reviews)** | [4.0 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-gamepad/id6448859108/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **111** |
| Positive reviews | **70.0% of reviews** | 45.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 14.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518662883) | [Thomas Vos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462943920) |

## What reviewers say

### Spatial Scenes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spatial-scenes/id1532491431)

Immerse yourself in virtual environments with positionally aware spatial audio. Experience realistic soundscapes that adapt to your head movements, creating a sense of presence. Explore free scenes or unlock more through in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Spatial audio immersion, AirPods Pro head tracking, Positionally aware sound, Virtual environment experience, Multiple free scenes, In-app purchases for additional scenes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all Plus scenes | $1.99 | one-time |


### Remote Gamepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-gamepad/id6448859108)

Transform your smartphone into a versatile game controller for your PC. Enjoy immersive gaming experiences with on-screen controls or by rotating your phone as a steering wheel. Customize your controller layout and connect wirelessly or via USB.

**Highlights:** Use phone as PC game controller, Steering wheel functionality for racing games, Customizable on-screen controls, Wi-Fi, USB, or Bluetooth connection, Layout editor for custom button configurations, Shareable controller layouts

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for conventional controller lacking
- 💡 Supports controllers connected to phone
- 🚀 Minimal latency over WiFi/wired
- 👍 Rewarding ad placement
- 👍 Works right out of the box

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Promises Bluetooth, doesn't deliver
- 👎 Paid features required for use
- 👎 Limited free trial time
- 👎 Ads are intrusive
- 👎 Bad deadzones with no control

**Reported bugs**

- Bug when pressing 2 buttons simultaneously
- Bluetooth not found in app
- Connection failed when scanning QR code
- App crashes when editing custom mapping
- Remote Gamepad PC app not working

**Requested features**

- Add angle calibration setting
- Optimize Wi-Fi connection for iPad
- Add button name customization
- Make it faster when touching and moving buttons
- Support for macOS


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spatial Scenes free?

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

### Is Remote Gamepad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spatial Scenes or Remote Gamepad?

Spatial Scenes is rated higher. Spatial Scenes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Remote Gamepad averages 4.0 from 111 ratings.

### Do Spatial Scenes or Remote Gamepad have ads?

Remote Gamepad shows ads; Spatial Scenes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spatial Scenes or Remote Gamepad?

Spatial Scenes ships an update weekly, and Remote Gamepad every 2 weeks. Most recently, Spatial Scenes was updated on October 6, 2026 and Remote Gamepad on October 17, 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.*