Comparison

SteerEST vs GamePad Link

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SteerEST

Transform your mobile device into a virtual Xbox 360 gamepad for PC. Enjoy precise control with motion sensors and simultaneous keyboard input for an enhanced gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Xbox 360 Gamepad Emulation
  • Motion Sensor Input
  • Simultaneous Keyboard Input
  • Multiple Controller Support
  • Customizable Layouts
  • In-game Editor
Features
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SteerEST™ works by emulating an Xbox 360 gamepad on your computer, and using your mobile device as the gamepad! Flight and racing simulators have never felt this good! • Motion Sensor Input - full axis control means you can steer and maneuver just like the real thing! • Xbox 360 Gamepad Emulation ensures out-of-the-box compatibility with most games! • Simultaneous Keyboard Input - press keys directly from your pad, and even play games without gamepad support at all! • Multiple Controllers - play with friends, or add complementary controls to multiple devices to take your rig to the next level! • Custom Layouts - each customized to your favorite game and your own personal playing style! • Super Quick Editor always a single tap away - fine-tune your pad to perfection while you play! • Blazing Fast - optimally coded in C++ for outstanding performance and butter-smooth gameplay! As passionate gamers and simulator enthusiasts ourselves, we are committed to making SteerEST™ the best possible controller out there. So you can be sure that what you get is what we also want: The ultimate gaming experience! PLEASE NOTE: The app communicates with your PC over Wi-Fi, with the help of a small, free Driver application that needs to be running on it. Bluetooth is not currently supported. The Driver is currently available for Windows and Linux, and can be downloaded from https://www.steerest.com

About

GamePad Link

Features
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GamePad Link' by 'Crazysoft Limited' Transform your smartphone or tablet into a virtual gamepad IMPORTANT: This is NOT a standalone app! GamePad Link is exclusively designed as a companion app for "Educational Family Games" game. You must have the main "Educational Family Games" game to use this controller app. HOW TO USE: 1. Make sure "Educational Family Games" game is running and waiting on the start screen 2. GamePad Link operates over the local network and must be connected to the same network via WiFi 3. Please ensure "Educational Family Games" and GamePad Link are both connected to the same home network 4. IMPORTANT: Cellular data will not work - WiFi connection is required! FEATURES: • Works on both phones and tablets • Adjustable gamepad size for comfort • Virtual gamepad controls • Haptic feedback • Sound effects • Support for up to 4 players • Zero ads • Completely free Having issues? https://www.crazysoft.gr/gamepad_link.php

Screenshots

SteerEST4 screens
GamePad Link4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GamePad Link at none against SteerEST's 1. SteerEST's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (12 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. SteerEST sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GamePad Link asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SteerEST ships an update every 9 days, GamePad Link monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SteerEST versus GamePad Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteerESTGamePad Link
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOctal Alchemy LtdCrazySoft Limited

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SteerEST

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Elite Version$8.99
None

GamePad Link

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SteerEST free?
SteerEST is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GamePad Link free?
GamePad Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SteerEST or GamePad Link have ads?
Neither SteerEST nor GamePad Link shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SteerEST or GamePad Link?
SteerEST ships an update every 9 days, and GamePad Link monthly. Most recently, SteerEST was updated on October 10, 2026 and GamePad Link on October 9, 2026.

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