# Gamepad Space vs Virtual Gamepad

The clearest difference is rating: Virtual Gamepad at 2.4 against Gamepad Space's 1.4. Gamepad Space's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Virtual Gamepad holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Gamepad Space's written reviews are positive against 16% of Virtual Gamepad's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gamepad Space | Virtual Gamepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.4 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamepad-space/id1619921605/reviews) | **[2.4 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-gamepad/id6478186057/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews | **15.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 235 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Qixiong Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484600595) | [Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/359580642) |

## What reviewers say

### Gamepad Space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamepad-space/id1619921605)

This utility app allows users to deeply customize Bluetooth controller settings. Tailor button mapping, macros, motor feedback, and joystick dead zones to match your playstyle or specific games for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Custom button mapping, Button combo settings, Motor property adjustments, Button macros, Trigger dead zone settings, Joystick dead zone settings, Joystick mapping

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Virtual Gamepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-gamepad/id6478186057)

Control cloud games on your Samsung Smart TV directly from your iPhone. Connect seamlessly through the SmartThings app and Gaming Hub by scanning a QR code. Enjoy a gamepad-free experience for supported titles.

**Highlights:** Gamepad-free cloud gaming, Connects to Samsung Smart TV, Uses SmartThings mobile app, QR code connection via Gaming Hub, iPhone compatibility (iOS 15+)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gamepad Space free?

Gamepad Space is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Virtual Gamepad free?

Virtual Gamepad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Gamepad Space or Virtual Gamepad?

Virtual Gamepad is rated higher. Gamepad Space averages 1.4 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Virtual Gamepad averages 2.4 from 24 ratings.

### Do Gamepad Space or Virtual Gamepad have ads?

Neither Gamepad Space nor Virtual Gamepad shows ads.

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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.*