Comparison

Ultimate Gamepad vs PC Remote

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

Head to head
About

Ultimate Gamepad

Transform your iPhone into a multitouch joystick for your computer. Connect wirelessly by installing a receiver program on your PC, Mac, or Linux. Enjoy real button emulation for a gaming experience designed by gamers.

Highlights
  • iPhone to PC/Mac/Linux controller
  • Wireless Wi-Fi connection
  • Multitouch joystick
  • Real button emulation
  • Simple setup with receiver program
Features
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Turn you iPhone into a multitouch joystick! Connect through wifi in the most simple way. Install the Ultimate Control Receiver program on your computer (PC, Mac or Linux) and select it from the list displayed on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Ultimate Gamepad provides a real button emulation, press several buttons with your thumb as you would on a regular controller. The gamepad designed by real gamers! *download the agent program from "www.negusoft.com/ucontrol"

About

PC Remote

Control your PC remotely from your smartphone. Enjoy enhanced gaming, stream your screen and camera, and use your phone as a wireless mouse and keyboard. Securely access your computer from anywhere for work or play.

Highlights
  • Enhanced PC gaming controls
  • Real-time screen and camera sharing
  • Use phone as virtual webcam
  • Wireless mouse and keyboard control
  • Multi-display support
  • Effortless file transfer
  • Secure remote connections
Features
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Elevate your PC experience with Monect PC Remote, a versatile and free app designed to give you full control of your computer — whether you're nearby or miles away. Key Features: * Enhanced Gaming: Immerse yourself in PC gaming with custom button layouts and onboard sensors. Tailor them to your preferences for an unbeatable gaming experience. * Real-time Screen and Camera Sharing: Share your PC screen and camera feed seamlessly with your smartphone. Experience your PC as if it's right in your hand. * Virtual Camera: Use your phone’s high-quality camera as a virtual webcam on your PC. Perfect for video calls, streaming, and online meetings with crystal-clear visuals. * Mouse and Keyboard Control: Use your phone as a wireless mouse and keyboard for your PC. Navigate, type, and control your computer effortlessly from anywhere. * Multi-Display Capabilities: Expand your workspace by adding up to 4 virtual displays to your PC, boosting productivity and multitasking. * Effortless File Transfer: Seamlessly transfer files between your devices for ultimate convenience. * Top-Notch Security: Rest easy with our 256 Bit AES Session Encoding for secure remote network connections. How to Use: 1. Installation: Download Monect PC Remote from Google Play and the PC Remote Receiver from [https://www.monect.com/](https://www.monect.com/) on your computer. 2. Connect Your Device: Choose from multiple connection options: * Local Wi-Fi (on the same network) * Remote Wi-Fi (across different networks) Experience the freedom and control that Monect PC Remote offers, making your PC a truly versatile and powerful tool for work, play, and creativity — now with Virtual Camera and wireless Mouse & Keyboard control for even more possibilities.

Screenshots

Ultimate Gamepad3 screens
PC Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ultimate Gamepad at none against PC Remote's 8. Ultimate Gamepad also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 33%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). PC Remote's advantage is rating (3.2 vs 2.7) and update cadence (monthly vs every 23 months). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PC Remote sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Ultimate Gamepad asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PC Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 86 and 301 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of Ultimate Gamepad's written reviews are positive against 33% of PC Remote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ultimate Gamepad ships an update every 23 months, PC Remote monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Ultimate Gamepad versus PC Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUltimate GamepadPC Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (86 ratings)3.2 (301 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.9% of reviews — better32.7% of reviews
Number of ratings86301 — better
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsMonthly — better
Ads—Yes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEGU Soft .Monect (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Ultimate Gamepad

All ratings87 ratings
Positive41.4%
Neutral8.0%
Negative50.6%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive40.9%
Neutral20.5%
Negative38.6%

PC Remote

All ratings301 ratings
Positive53.2%
Neutral8.6%
Negative38.2%
Written reviews499 reviews
Positive32.7%
Neutral13.4%
Negative53.9%

User reviews

Ultimate Gamepad

From 86 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works well for emulators
  • 💰 Truly free, no ads
  • 🚀 Stable connection (for some)
  • 🎮 Good for basic games
  • ✅ Functional and easy to set up

Room to improve

  • ❌ Cannot connect to WiFi
  • ❌ Frequent disconnections
  • ❌ Does not work on iOS
  • ❌ Lacks analog sticks
  • ❌ Buttons are too small

PC Remote

From 301 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth connection
  • 🎮 Great for gaming
  • 👍 Useful remote control features
  • 💡 Innovative app concept

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connection issues
  • 🔋 Battery drain
  • 📱 Limited functionality on iOS
  • 🔧 Buggy after updates
  • 💰 Excessive ads/paywall

Bugs and requests

Ultimate Gamepad

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Telling me wifi connected while my wifi is literally off
  • Can’t connect to my WiFi
  • Untimate control doesn‘t work on mac
  • Buttons are getting stuck often
  • App loses connection with the computer frequently
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  • When I lost connection and reconnected, there are 2 devices showed on the driver
  • Can't move my mouse in game
  • Does not work with OpenEmu
  • Not connecting
  • Receiver doesn't show
  • Cannot establish connection to receiver
  • Receiver won't always launch on my PC
  • Sometimes it disconnects a lot
  • When I press a d-pad button, it won't detect that I let go of it

Requested features

11 requests
  • Add analog sticks
  • Add mouse support/mousepad
  • More key configuration options
  • Save button presets in profiles
  • Support sending buttons as xinput device
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  • Haptic feedback
  • Joystick option
  • Make buttons larger
  • Playstation controller layout
  • Accelerometer support
  • Bluetooth connectivity

PC Remote

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • QR code scanner not working
  • Remote desktop not functioning
  • Buttons getting stuck
  • Crashes on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Custom layout editor
  • Improved gamepad support
  • Ability to control volume and system functions
  • Bluetooth/USB connection option

In-app purchases

None

Ultimate Gamepad

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

PC Remote

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Access – Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Access – 3 Months3 Days trial$4.993 Months
  • Premium Access – 6 Months3 Days trial$8.996 Months
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  • Premium Access – Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time4
  • VIP for 3 month$7.99
  • VIP for 6 month$12.99
  • VIP for 1 year$19.99
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  • VIP Services$59.99

Questions

Is Ultimate Gamepad free?
Ultimate Gamepad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PC Remote free?
PC Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ultimate Gamepad or PC Remote?
PC Remote is rated higher. Ultimate Gamepad averages 2.7 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while PC Remote averages 3.2 from 301 ratings.
Which is updated more often, Ultimate Gamepad or PC Remote?
Ultimate Gamepad ships an update every 23 months, and PC Remote monthly. Most recently, Ultimate Gamepad was updated on October 4, 2026 and PC Remote on October 8, 2026.

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