BombSquad Remote vs AirConsole
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BombSquad Remote
Transform your iOS device into a wireless controller for an explosive arcade party game. Connect multiple devices to control the action and enhance your gameplay experience.
- Wireless controller for BombSquad
- Use iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad
- Joystick or tilt mode
- Up to 8 devices connect simultaneously
- Arcade-style party game controller
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Use your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad as a wireless controller for BombSquad, an explosive arcade-style party game available on the Mac App Store and other platforms. BombSquad Remote can be used in either joystick or tilt mode, and up to 8 iOS devices can connect to a BombSquad game simultaneously.
AirConsole
Transform your computer or tablet into a game console and use your smartphones as controllers. Enjoy a wide variety of single and multiplayer games with friends. Get started quickly for instant fun.
- Use smartphones as gamepads
- Computer/tablet as game console
- Single player games
- Multiplayer games
- Starter Pack with free games
- Unlock over 170 games with subscription
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AirConsole - This multiplayer game console is the new way to play together with friends. Use a computer or tablet as console and smartphones as gamepads to play single player and multiplayer games! AirConsole is fun and fast to get started. Download now! *Try our Starter Pack: a selection of free games (maximum of 2 players, with ads). *Unlock over 170 multiplayer games and play with unlimited players with AirConsole Hero, our monthly subscription. *To use this app, you just have to visit www.airconsole.com on a Desktop or Tablet to use it as your console’s screen. Questions? Comments? hello@airconsole.com # AirConsole Hero AirConsole Hero is our premium subscription. If you subscribe via iTunes: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of your selected plan above. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings on the device. Terms of Use: https://www.airconsole.com/file/terms_of_use.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AirConsole at 4.7 against BombSquad Remote's 3.2. AirConsole also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (5K vs 585). BombSquad Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (6.1 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. AirConsole sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. BombSquad Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.
AirConsole holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AirConsole has 5K ratings behind it against 585, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of BombSquad Remote's written reviews are positive against 55% of AirConsole's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
BombSquad Remote ships an update every 5 months, AirConsole every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.
| Parameter | BombSquad Remote | AirConsole |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (585 ratings) | 4.7 (5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews — better | 55.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 585 | 5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Eric Froemling | N-Dream AG |
Customer experience
BombSquad Remote
AirConsole
User reviews
BombSquad Remote
From 585 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎉 Fun and addictive game
- 👍 Great for friends and family
- 🎮 Smooth controller experience
- 🔥 Awesome game concept
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 🤖 Lack of mobile version
- 📱 Incompatible with newer devices
AirConsole
From 5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great enjoy playing with friends
- 👍 Fun and easy to use
- 👍 Incredible free console to play with family and friends
- 👍 Keeps you busy for hours
- 👍 Fun and easy to use
Room to improve
- 💰 Not very free, most games require subscription
- 🐛 Laggy and crashes often
- 💰 Overpriced subscription
- 💰 Wants money, too many paid features
- 🐛 Doesn't work on certain devices
Bugs and requests
BombSquad Remote
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game not loading or crashing
- Connection problems between devices
- Controller issues and unresponsiveness
Requested features
4 requests- Add mobile version for iOS
- Improve matchmaking and loading times
- Introduce more game modes and levels
- Allow customization of controls
AirConsole
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes frequently
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Subscription issues, can't cancel or use properly
Requested features
5 requests- Add more free games
- Add landscape mode support
- Add more sports and multiplayer games
- Add one-player game modes
- Improve performance and reduce lag
In-app purchases
BombSquad Remote
No in-app purchases
AirConsole
- AirConsole Hero1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- AirConsole Hero$2.991 Month
- AirConsole Hero1 Month trial$4.991 Month
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- AirConsole Hero2 variants$4.991 Month
- AirConsole Hero Monthly$7.991 Month
- AirConsole Hero$11.991 Year
- AirConsole Hero$17.991 Year
- AirConsole Hero$23.991 Year
- AirConsole Hero for lifetime$29.99
