Comparison

PXPlay vs Remote Gamepad

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

Head to head
About

PXPlay

Stream your console games to your mobile devices with high-quality visuals and low latency. Enjoy full controller support and advanced features like 4K upscaling, even over mobile data. Play your favorite titles anywhere, anytime.

Highlights
  • Low-latency streaming
  • 4K / 2K upscaling
  • Spatial Audio
  • Custom bitrate and frame pacing
  • Button mapping and gesture emulation
  • Multiple console registration
  • Third-party controller support
Features
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PXPlay – Performance eXtended Play Experience your console games like never before. PXPlay lets you take full control of your console remotely, without limits. Whether you’re away from home or just in another room, enjoy smooth, low-latency streaming with high-quality visuals, great audio, and full controller support. PXPlay is engineered for performance and designed to provide the best remote play experience possible, with advanced features like 4K / 2K upscaling. Every detail is fine-tuned to deliver the lowest possible latency and the highest possible quality, so it feels like you’re right in front of your console, even over mobile data. Why PXPlay? With PXPlay, you can stream and play any of your console’s games remotely, titles like GTA V, Fortnite, The Last of Us, FIFA, Crash Bandicoot, and more, directly on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV. You can even use PXPlay as a virtual gamepad with advanced touch controls and gesture support. Main Features • HDR visuals and real-time 4K / 2K “Super Resolution” upscaling • Spatial Audio (3D Audio) • Custom bitrate and video frame pacing • Low-latency streaming optimized for responsiveness • Button mapping, hotkeys, and touchpad gesture emulation • Register and switch between multiple consoles • Third-party controller support • Works over Wi-Fi or mobile data* Learn more: https://streamingdv.github.io/pxplay/index.html *To play over the internet, follow these setup instructions: https://streamingdv.github.io/pxplay/index#line5 Registration must be performed on the same network as your console. Note: All trademarks are property of their respective owners.

About

Remote Gamepad

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
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Use your phone as a gamepad for your PC. Play games on your PC using your phone as a game controller. Rotate your phone as the steering wheel in racing games. On-screen controls are available similar to a game controller. Supported devices • Windows 10/11 • Linux This app is compatible with all PC games which support game controllers. Use Wi-Fi, USB, or Bluetooth for the connection. No additional hardware is needed. Button presses on game controllers connected to your phone are forwarded. This allows you to use mobile game controllers with your PC. The included layout editor allows you to create and use your own game controller layouts. You can customize the button position, size, color, shape, and more. Layouts can be shared with other users using a link. A trial is available within the app. To continue using the app after the time limit, you can upgrade to the premium version or watch ads.

Screenshots

PXPlay4 screens
Remote Gamepad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PXPlay at none against Remote Gamepad's shown. PXPlay also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 44%) and rating (4.2 vs 4.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. PXPlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Remote Gamepad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PXPlay holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 468 and 107 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of PXPlay's written reviews are positive against 44% of Remote Gamepad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PXPlay ships an update monthly, Remote Gamepad every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PXPlay versus Remote Gamepad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPXPlayRemote Gamepad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (468 ratings) — better4.0 (107 ratings)
Positive reviews69.3% of reviews — better44.3% of reviews
Number of ratings468 — better107
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14 — better14.1
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlorian GrillThomas Vos

Customer experience

PXPlay

All ratings468 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative16.5%
Written reviews192 reviews
Positive69.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative22.4%

Remote Gamepad

All ratings107 ratings
Positive75.7%
Neutral6.5%
Negative17.8%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive44.3%
Neutral12.9%
Negative42.9%

User reviews

PXPlay

From 468 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth streaming performance
  • 👍 Customizable controls and settings
  • 🔒 Secure remote access
  • 🎮 Excellent alternative to official remote play app
  • 💡 Innovative features not found in official app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues and disconnects
  • 🔋 Potential performance issues on mobile data
  • ⚠️ Requires manual IP address configuration
  • 💰 Premium features locked behind paywall

Remote Gamepad

From 107 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Useful for conventional controller lacking
  • 💡 Supports controllers connected to phone
  • 🚀 Minimal latency over WiFi/wired
  • 👍 Rewarding ad placement
  • 👍 Works right out of the box

Room to improve

  • 👎 Promises Bluetooth, doesn't deliver
  • 👎 Paid features required for use
  • 👎 Limited free trial time
  • 👎 Ads are intrusive
  • 👎 Bad deadzones with no control

Bugs and requests

PXPlay

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to sign in with certain account types
  • Freezing and crashing on some devices
  • Inconsistent performance across platforms

Requested features

4 requests
  • Native Vision Pro app
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
  • Improved support for older PlayStation models
  • Expanded controller compatibility

Remote Gamepad

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • 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
Show 3 more
  • Steering wheel not perfectly straight
  • PES game brings out keeper when playing
  • Paid version with unlimited time doesn't work

Requested features

15 requests
  • 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
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  • Add different themes or interface color changes
  • Add support for 3D touch for trigger force
  • Add touchpad for camera control
  • Option to edit extra button input
  • Add keyboard input support
  • Reduce minimum button size on iPad
  • Add Bluetooth support
  • Make it playable on TV (Android TV support)
  • Remove time limit
  • Fix paid version unlimited time issue

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PXPlay

One-time1
  • Unlock new features$6.99
1 purchases

Remote Gamepad

One-time1
  • Premium$2.99

Questions

Is PXPlay free?
PXPlay 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, PXPlay or Remote Gamepad?
PXPlay is rated higher. PXPlay averages 4.2 out of 5 from 468 ratings, while Remote Gamepad averages 4.0 from 107 ratings.
Do PXPlay or Remote Gamepad have ads?
Remote Gamepad shows ads; PXPlay does not.
Which is updated more often, PXPlay or Remote Gamepad?
PXPlay ships an update monthly, and Remote Gamepad every 2 weeks. Most recently, PXPlay was updated on September 22, 2026 and Remote Gamepad on September 23, 2026.

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