# Remote Play Tester vs Remote Gamepad

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Play Tester at 4.5 against Remote Gamepad's 4.0. Remote Play Tester also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 107) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 14.1). Remote Gamepad's advantage is review sentiment (44% vs 31%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Play Tester sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days and Remote Gamepad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Remote Play Tester holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Play Tester has 1.2K ratings behind it against 107, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of Remote Play Tester's written reviews are positive against 44% of Remote Gamepad's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Remote Play Tester ships an update monthly, Remote Gamepad every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Play Tester | Remote Gamepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-play-tester/id1573107086/reviews)** | [4.0 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-gamepad/id6448859108/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 107 |
| Positive reviews | 30.6% of reviews | **44.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 14.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Triet Bui](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551152930) | [Thomas Vos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462943920) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote Play Tester

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-play-tester/id1573107086)

Test the accuracy and speed of your game controllers, including Xbox, PS, and MFi. Connect via Bluetooth to simulate controller functions and play mobile games with a new, enhanced experience. Enjoy a fun game designed to challenge your controller's responsiveness.

**Highlights:** Test controller accuracy and speed, Test all buttons and sticks, Connect via Bluetooth, Controller simulators, Play mobile games with controller, Supports Xbox, PS, MFi controllers

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $1.49 | per month |
| Lifetime Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good controller testing tool
- 🤖 Interesting game feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💸 Excessive ads and paywall
- 🤯 Confusing and lacking instructions

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and becomes unusable after ads
- Controller testing feature doesn't work as expected

**Requested features**

- Remove subscription requirement
- Improve game instructions and tutorials


### 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 Remote Play Tester free?

Remote Play Tester 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, Remote Play Tester or Remote Gamepad?

Remote Play Tester is rated higher. Remote Play Tester averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Remote Gamepad averages 4.0 from 107 ratings.

### Do Remote Play Tester or Remote Gamepad have ads?

Both Remote Play Tester and Remote Gamepad show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remote Play Tester or Remote Gamepad?

Remote Play Tester ships an update monthly, and Remote Gamepad every 2 weeks. Most recently, Remote Play Tester was updated on September 19, 2026 and Remote Gamepad on September 23, 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.*