# ShanWan Controller vs Remote Control For Xbox

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Control For Xbox at 4.1 against ShanWan Controller's 2.8. Remote Control For Xbox also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (326 vs 35). ShanWan Controller's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Control For Xbox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. ShanWan Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

Remote Control For Xbox holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Control For Xbox has 326 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of ShanWan Controller's written reviews are positive against 25% of Remote Control For Xbox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ShanWan Controller ships an update every 2 months, Remote Control For Xbox fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShanWan Controller | Remote Control For Xbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shanwan-controller/id1660844654/reviews) | **[4.1 (326 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-xbox/id6746807794/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **326** |
| Positive reviews | **41.2% of reviews** | 25.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 41 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Qixiong Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484600595) | [Matan Yamin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771800467) |

## What reviewers say

### ShanWan Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shanwan-controller/id1660844654)

This app aggregates controller-compatible games from various cloud and streaming platforms, including MFi and Apple Arcade titles. It also introduces custom controller protocols for expanded functionality and new ways to play.

**Highlights:** Game controller aggregation, Cloud and streaming platform integration, MFi and Apple Arcade game support, Custom controller protocol, Expanded controller functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Remote Control For Xbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-xbox/id6746807794)

Control your home console directly from your phone. Navigate menus and manage media playback effortlessly over Wi-Fi. Ideal as a backup or for convenient everyday use.

**Highlights:** Intuitive remote layout, Fast Wi-Fi connection, Menu navigation, Media playback control, No sign-in required

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works fine
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Connects to Xbox One

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stops working after a few clicks
- 🐛 Can't put in password
- 🐛 Ads pop up and then it won't work
- 🐛 Rarely works properly
- 🐛 Freezes up a lot

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work at all
- Freezes up sometimes

**Requested features**

- Add Xbox home button
- Improve stability and reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShanWan Controller free?

ShanWan Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Remote Control For Xbox free?

Remote Control For Xbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ShanWan Controller or Remote Control For Xbox?

Remote Control For Xbox is rated higher. ShanWan Controller averages 2.8 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Remote Control For Xbox averages 4.1 from 326 ratings.

### Do ShanWan Controller or Remote Control For Xbox have ads?

Remote Control For Xbox shows ads; ShanWan Controller does not.

### Which is updated more often, ShanWan Controller or Remote Control For Xbox?

ShanWan Controller ships an update every 2 months, and Remote Control For Xbox fortnightly. Most recently, ShanWan Controller was updated on September 21, 2026 and Remote Control For Xbox on September 22, 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.*