XIM MATRIX Manager vs XB | Controller App For Xbox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
XIM MATRIX Manager
Configure advanced gaming input adapters for consoles and PC. Enhance your gameplay with precision aiming and custom macros using mice, keyboards, and controllers. Elevate your gaming experience with unparalleled flexibility and ease of use.
- Configure XIM MATRIX adapter
- Support for mice, keyboards, gyro controllers
- Cross-console controller use
- Precision aim system
- Advanced macro engine
- Customizable input combinations
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XIM MATRIX Manager is the configuration companion app for XIM MATRIX. XIM MATRIX is our ultimate multi-input adapter that unlocks your true potential in the shooters you play on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC! Supports mice, keyboards, gyro controllers, cross console controller use, and any combination thereof. Features our proprietary Smart Translator precision aim system and our Smart Actions advanced macro engine. Unsurpassed by quality, ease-of-use, and flexibility, XIM is the perfect companion to the even most demanding gamer. Join gamers from all over the world that enjoy gaming with XIM products that enables them to excel with the input methods that suit them best. Get started at: http://xim.tech/start
XB | Controller App For Xbox
Transform your phone into an Xbox remote for seamless navigation and streaming. Enjoy a significantly faster response time than official apps, allowing effortless control of your console and favorite applications without a physical controller.
- Phone as Xbox remote
- Fast response time
- Seamless navigation
- App access
- Streaming control
- User-friendly interface
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XB Controller App | Remote for Xbox Turn your phone into an Xbox remote controller. Ideal for streaming and basic navigation when your controller is unavailable. Enjoy a seamless response time of 10x faster than the official Xbox app. Navigate your Xbox effortlessly, access your favorite apps, and enjoy control without the hassle of a physical controller or dead batteries. The app is designed for simplicity and convenience. Its user-friendly interface ensures that anyone can easily pick it up and start using it immediately. Whether you need to browse your game library, stream your favorite shows, or adjust settings, enjoy quick and reliable performance. Ensure you are never left without control of your Xbox. Experience the ease of using your phone as a remote. This app is not an official Xbox app published by, affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft. The app uses interfaces that Microsoft can remove from the game console at any time without prior notice. Privacy Policy: https://www.privacypolicies.com/live/cdc33ff1-97d1-4829-b95b-daf4a7a3d383 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: XB | Controller App For Xbox at 4.5 against XIM MATRIX Manager's 3.2. XB | Controller App For Xbox also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 123). XIM MATRIX Manager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). 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. XB | Controller App For Xbox sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. XIM MATRIX Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.
XB | Controller App For Xbox holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XB | Controller App For Xbox has 2.2K ratings behind it against 123, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of XIM MATRIX Manager's written reviews are positive against 36% of XB | Controller App For Xbox's.
XIM MATRIX Manager ships an update every 7 months, XB | Controller App For Xbox every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XIM MATRIX Manager | XB | Controller App For Xbox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (123 ratings) | 4.5 (2.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.5% of reviews | 35.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 123 | 2.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | XIM Technologies, Inc. | SimpleDev LLC |
Customer experience
XIM MATRIX Manager
XB | Controller App For Xbox
Bugs and requests
XIM MATRIX Manager
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
XB | Controller App For Xbox
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes frequently
- Buttons not responding as expected
- Unexpected charges/subscriptions
Requested features
3 requests- Option to name Xbox devices
- Support for all controller buttons
- Ability to use app without logging into Xbox
In-app purchases
XIM MATRIX Manager
No in-app purchases
XB | Controller App For Xbox
- Controller for Xbox - Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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