# GameTouch Controller vs Vampire Survivors

The clearest difference is price: Vampire Survivors at Free against GameTouch Controller's $2.99. Vampire Survivors also leads on ratings volume (5.1K vs 24) and chart position (#176 vs unranked). GameTouch Controller's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and review sentiment (100% vs 70%). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Vampire Survivors is free to download; GameTouch Controller costs $2.99 up front. Vampire Survivors sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. GameTouch Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

GameTouch Controller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vampire Survivors has 5.1K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of GameTouch Controller's written reviews are positive against 70% of Vampire Survivors's.

GameTouch Controller ships an update every 3 days, Vampire Survivors every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GameTouch Controller | Vampire Survivors |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gametouch-controller/id1636055248/reviews)** | [4.6 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vampire-survivors/id6444525702/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **5.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 70.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#176** |
| Size | 224 MB | 961 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [grant draper](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633587902) | [Poncle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655125278) |

## What reviewers say

### GameTouch Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gametouch-controller/id1636055248)

Transform any device into a custom controller for your PC games. Connect multiple touch screens simultaneously to build immersive simulator cockpits. Features a dedicated server-side editor for complete customization.

**Highlights:** Customizable game controller, PC command sending, Multiple touch screen support, Simulator cockpit setup, Server-side editor

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Vampire Survivors

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vampire-survivors/id6444525702)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Survive endless waves of monsters in this roguelike survival RPG. Mow down thousands of enemies, gather gold for upgrades, and become a powerful warrior. Explore diverse stages and choose your weapons to become the last survivor.

**Highlights:** Minimalistic gameplay, Bullet hell survival, Gold collection for upgrades, Hundreds of monsters, Weapon and skill upgrades, Couch co-op mode

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Emerald Diorama | Free | one-time |
| Legacy of the Bloodmoon | $0.99 | one-time |
| Legacy of the Moonspell | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tides of the Foscari | $1.79 | one-time |
| Emergency Meeting | $2.49 | one-time |
| Operation Guns | $2.49 | one-time |
| Ode to Castlevania | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Faithful port of PC version
- 👍 No intrusive ads, only optional ones
- 👍 Great value, tons of content for free
- 🚀 Smooth performance, handles late-game well
- 👍 Retro pixel art style with charm

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and progress loss when switching apps
- 🐛 Occasional freezing and performance issues
- 🔋 No suspend/resume feature, runs reset when app is closed

**Reported bugs**

- Merchant UI not working properly
- Certain level mechanics (Infernas) causing soft-locks
- Movement and controls sometimes unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Add suspend/resume functionality to save progress
- Implement cross-save between devices
- Add controller support for better controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GameTouch Controller free?

GameTouch Controller costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Vampire Survivors free?

Vampire Survivors is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GameTouch Controller or Vampire Survivors?

GameTouch Controller is rated higher. GameTouch Controller averages 5.0 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Vampire Survivors averages 4.6 from 5.1K ratings.

### Do GameTouch Controller or Vampire Survivors have ads?

Neither GameTouch Controller nor Vampire Survivors shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GameTouch Controller or Vampire Survivors?

GameTouch Controller ships an update every 3 days, and Vampire Survivors every 3 weeks. Most recently, GameTouch Controller was updated on October 24, 2026 and Vampire Survivors on October 28, 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.*