# Provenance App vs Remote Gamepad

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Gamepad at 4.0 against Provenance App's 3.3. Remote Gamepad also leads on iOS requirement (14.1 vs 16.0). Provenance App's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (751 vs 113). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Provenance App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Remote Gamepad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Remote Gamepad holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Provenance App has 751 ratings behind it against 113, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 46% and 46% positive.

Provenance App ships an update every 3 weeks, Remote Gamepad every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Provenance App | Remote Gamepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (751 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/provenance-app/id1596862805/reviews) | **[4.0 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-gamepad/id6448859108/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **751** | 113 |
| Positive reviews | 45.9% of reviews | 45.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2.4 GB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Mattiello](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581086197) | [Thomas Vos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462943920) |

## What reviewers say

### Provenance App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/provenance-app/id1596862805)

This application allows users to play classic games from a wide variety of vintage arcade and console systems. It supports numerous platforms, offering a comprehensive retro gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Multi-console emulation, Supports Atari systems, Supports Nintendo systems, Supports Sega systems, Supports Sony PlayStation, Supports arcade and console games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Provenance Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Provenance Plus | $39.99 | per year |
| Provenance Plus | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth emulation
- 🎮 Supports many systems
- 👍 Great app overall
- 🎉 Finally on the App Store

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🤯 Confusing UI/layout
- 🔌 Performance issues
- 🤖 Compatibility problems

**Reported bugs**

- 3DS games crashing
- Dreamcast/PS2 ROMs not working
- Screen shrinking when switching orientation
- Inability to load local game files

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- Gyroscope/motion controls
- Improved 3DS emulation
- GameCube/Wii emulation


### 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 Provenance App free?

Provenance App 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, Provenance App or Remote Gamepad?

Remote Gamepad is rated higher. Provenance App averages 3.3 out of 5 from 751 ratings, while Remote Gamepad averages 4.0 from 113 ratings.

### Do Provenance App or Remote Gamepad have ads?

Remote Gamepad shows ads; Provenance App does not.

### Which is updated more often, Provenance App or Remote Gamepad?

Provenance App ships an update every 3 weeks, and Remote Gamepad every 2 weeks. Most recently, Provenance App was updated on October 24, 2026 and Remote Gamepad on October 25, 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.*