# Remote Control for Android TV vs Virtual Gamepad

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Control for Android TV at 4.3 against Virtual Gamepad's 2.4. Remote Control for Android TV also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 24) and review sentiment (34% vs 16%). Virtual Gamepad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Control for Android TV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Virtual Gamepad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Remote Control for Android TV holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Control for Android TV has 2.1K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Remote Control for Android TV's written reviews are positive against 16% of Virtual Gamepad's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Control for Android TV | Virtual Gamepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-android-tv/id6443958773/reviews)** | [2.4 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-gamepad/id6478186057/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **34.1% of reviews** | 15.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 59 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MOBILESOURCE CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624979797) | [Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/359580642) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote Control for Android TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-android-tv/id6443958773)

Transform your smartphone into a versatile remote for your Android TV. Easily control multiple smart TVs and TV boxes from one device, offering a convenient alternative to traditional remotes. Enjoy features like touchpad navigation and app control.

**Highlights:** Control multiple Android TVs, Automatic network scanning for TV detection, Touchpad navigation, Control installed TV apps, Universal compatibility with various brands, No setup required

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Remote | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Automatic device detection
- 🚀 Responsive remote control
- 💡 Useful for when remote is lost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Frequent disconnections
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🔒 Unreliable pairing

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on connection attempt
- Buttons not working as expected
- Inability to turn TV on/off

**Requested features**

- Add TV power on/off functionality
- Improve mouse/keyboard support
- Reduce ad frequency
- Enhance reliability and stability


### Virtual Gamepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-gamepad/id6478186057)

Control cloud games on your Samsung Smart TV directly from your iPhone. Connect seamlessly through the SmartThings app and Gaming Hub by scanning a QR code. Enjoy a gamepad-free experience for supported titles.

**Highlights:** Gamepad-free cloud gaming, Connects to Samsung Smart TV, Uses SmartThings mobile app, QR code connection via Gaming Hub, iPhone compatibility (iOS 15+)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Control for Android TV free?

Remote Control for Android TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Virtual Gamepad free?

Virtual Gamepad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Remote Control for Android TV or Virtual Gamepad?

Remote Control for Android TV is rated higher. Remote Control for Android TV averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Virtual Gamepad averages 2.4 from 24 ratings.

### Do Remote Control for Android TV or Virtual Gamepad have ads?

Remote Control for Android TV shows ads; Virtual Gamepad does not.

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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.*