Comparison

Sentio vs Remote Gamepad

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

Head to head
About

Sentio

Features
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The SENTIO application can play music on amplifiers distributed by EKINEX, connecting them to the most popular online music and local storage services. The main features of the App are: • Configure and activate a new EKINEX streaming amplifier. • Manage groupings of multiple streaming amplifiers by audio zone. • Associate and manage multiple audio sources to different audio zones. • Manage sources between Online, Line in, USB DAC and Optical. • Control audio playback on each zone directly from the app interface. Welcome to SENTIO world!

About

Remote Gamepad

Transform your smartphone into a versatile game controller for your PC. Enjoy immersive gaming experiences with on-screen controls or by rotating your phone as a steering wheel. Customize your controller layout and connect wirelessly or via USB.

Highlights
  • Use phone as PC game controller
  • Steering wheel functionality for racing games
  • Customizable on-screen controls
  • Wi-Fi, USB, or Bluetooth connection
  • Layout editor for custom button configurations
  • Shareable controller layouts
Features
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Use your phone as a gamepad for your PC. Play games on your PC using your phone as a game controller. Rotate your phone as the steering wheel in racing games. On-screen controls are available similar to a game controller. Supported devices • Windows 10/11 • Linux This app is compatible with all PC games which support game controllers. Use Wi-Fi, USB, or Bluetooth for the connection. No additional hardware is needed. Button presses on game controllers connected to your phone are forwarded. This allows you to use mobile game controllers with your PC. The included layout editor allows you to create and use your own game controller layouts. You can customize the button position, size, color, shape, and more. Layouts can be shared with other users using a link. A trial is available within the app. To continue using the app after the time limit, you can upgrade to the premium version or watch ads.

Screenshots

Sentio4 screens
Remote Gamepad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sentio at none against Remote Gamepad's 1. Sentio also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Remote Gamepad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sentio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sentio ships an update monthly, Remote Gamepad every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sentio versus Remote Gamepad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSentioRemote Gamepad
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (107 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—44.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—107 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.1
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEkinex spaThomas Vos

Bugs and requests

Sentio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Remote Gamepad

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Bug when pressing 2 buttons simultaneously
  • Bluetooth not found in app
  • Connection failed when scanning QR code
  • App crashes when editing custom mapping
  • Remote Gamepad PC app not working
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  • Steering wheel not perfectly straight
  • PES game brings out keeper when playing
  • Paid version with unlimited time doesn't work

Requested features

15 requests
  • Add angle calibration setting
  • Optimize Wi-Fi connection for iPad
  • Add button name customization
  • Make it faster when touching and moving buttons
  • Support for macOS
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  • Add different themes or interface color changes
  • Add support for 3D touch for trigger force
  • Add touchpad for camera control
  • Option to edit extra button input
  • Add keyboard input support
  • Reduce minimum button size on iPad
  • Add Bluetooth support
  • Make it playable on TV (Android TV support)
  • Remove time limit
  • Fix paid version unlimited time issue

In-app purchases

None

Sentio

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Remote Gamepad

One-time1
  • Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Sentio free?
Sentio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote Gamepad free?
Remote Gamepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sentio or Remote Gamepad have ads?
Remote Gamepad shows ads; Sentio does not.
Which is updated more often, Sentio or Remote Gamepad?
Sentio ships an update monthly, and Remote Gamepad every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sentio was updated on May 16, 2026 and Remote Gamepad on September 23, 2026.

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