Comparison

Remote Gamepad vs Pixel Demon Eyes

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

Head to head
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.

About

Pixel Demon Eyes

Control pixel LED displays and WS2812B LED matrices for custom car LED displays. This app offers RGB LED control for various pixel art and lighting projects.

Highlights
  • Pixel LED control
  • WS2812B LED matrix management
  • Car LED display customization
  • RGB LED strip control
  • Customizable pixel art lighting
Features
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Pixel LED,ws2812b,LED Matrix Control,Car LED DisplayRGB LED Control,Pixel Demon Eyes,Pixel LED strip

Screenshots

Remote Gamepad4 screens
Pixel Demon Eyes2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Gamepad at 4.0 against Pixel Demon Eyes's 3.0. Remote Gamepad also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (113 vs 2). Pixel Demon Eyes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). 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. Remote Gamepad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pixel Demon Eyes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Gamepad holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Gamepad has 113 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Gamepad ships an update every 2 weeks, Pixel Demon Eyes every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Remote Gamepad versus Pixel Demon Eyes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote GamepadPixel Demon Eyes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (113 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews45.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings113 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB135 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas VosShenzhen Hard Creation Electronic Technology Co., Ltd

Bugs and 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

Pixel Demon Eyes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Remote Gamepad

One-time1
  • Premium$2.99
None

Pixel Demon Eyes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote Gamepad free?
Remote Gamepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixel Demon Eyes free?
Pixel Demon Eyes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remote Gamepad or Pixel Demon Eyes?
Remote Gamepad is rated higher. Remote Gamepad averages 4.0 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while Pixel Demon Eyes averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Remote Gamepad or Pixel Demon Eyes have ads?
Remote Gamepad shows ads; Pixel Demon Eyes does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote Gamepad or Pixel Demon Eyes?
Remote Gamepad ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pixel Demon Eyes every 3 months. Most recently, Remote Gamepad was updated on October 25, 2026 and Pixel Demon Eyes on October 25, 2026.

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