# Remote Gamepad vs CloudMoon

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CloudMoon at 79% against Remote Gamepad's 46%. CloudMoon also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (681 vs 111). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Gamepad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CloudMoon sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CloudMoon holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloudMoon has 681 ratings behind it against 111, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Remote Gamepad's written reviews are positive against 79% of CloudMoon's.

Remote Gamepad ships an update every 2 weeks, CloudMoon every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Gamepad | CloudMoon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-gamepad/id6448859108/reviews) | **[4.4 (681 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudmoon-cloud-gaming-and-apps/id6736726986/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 111 | **681** |
| Positive reviews | 45.9% of reviews | **78.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Vos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462943920) | [Nenly Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639465577) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote Gamepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-gamepad/id6448859108)

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:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for conventional controller lacking
- 💡 Supports controllers connected to phone
- 🚀 Minimal latency over WiFi/wired
- 👍 Rewarding ad placement
- 👍 Works right out of the box

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Promises Bluetooth, doesn't deliver
- 👎 Paid features required for use
- 👎 Limited free trial time
- 👎 Ads are intrusive
- 👎 Bad deadzones with no control

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### CloudMoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudmoon-cloud-gaming-and-apps/id6736726986)

Stream and play a vast library of popular games directly on your mobile device without any downloads or installations. Enjoy high-performance gaming even on low-spec or older phones, with minimal storage and battery usage. Offers both free and affordable premium options for a smooth, lag-free experience.

**Highlights:** Play games without download or install, Stream hundreds of popular titles, Works on low-spec and old phones, No storage space required, Smooth, lag-free gaming experience, Boosts phone performance for gaming, Prevents phone overheating

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan | $11.99 | per month |
| Standard Plan (6-Month) | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Standard Plan (12-Month) | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan (6-Month) | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Plan (6-Month) | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Plan (12-Month) | $67.00 | per year |
| Pro Plan (12-Month) | $99.99 | per year |
| Hourly Package (5 Hours) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 7 Days of Standard | $1.49 | one-time |
| 7 Days of Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hourly Package (20 Hours) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hourly Package (80 Hours) | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 🚀 Smooth and stable cloud gaming
- 💡 Can play games without downloading
- 👍 Works fine on iPhone

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Extremely laggy, almost unplayable
- 🔍 Doesn't show all played games
- 💡 Needs more playtime, at least 30 minutes
- 💡 Needs control support

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Full-screen support for iPad
- Apple account login button


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Gamepad free?

Remote Gamepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CloudMoon free?

CloudMoon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Remote Gamepad or CloudMoon?

CloudMoon is rated higher. Remote Gamepad averages 4.0 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while CloudMoon averages 4.4 from 681 ratings.

### Do Remote Gamepad or CloudMoon have ads?

Both Remote Gamepad and CloudMoon show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remote Gamepad or CloudMoon?

Remote Gamepad ships an update every 2 weeks, and CloudMoon every 11 days. Most recently, Remote Gamepad was updated on October 17, 2026 and CloudMoon on October 16, 2026.

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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.*