# Remote Gamepad vs Pixel Demon Eyes

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.

Both are free to download. Remote Gamepad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pixel Demon Eyes asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Gamepad | Pixel Demon Eyes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-gamepad/id6448859108/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-demon-eyes/id6746931376/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **113** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 45.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Vos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462943920) | [Shenzhen Hard Creation Electronic Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819003368) |

## 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


### Pixel Demon Eyes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-demon-eyes/id6746931376)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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