Comparison

Remote Gamepad vs ZHDAFly

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

ZHDAFly

Features
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"Zhihang Daai" is a comprehensive aircraft flight control software that combines professionalism with ease of use, providing powerful support for flight control and aerial photography. The software's core advantage lies in its real-time, intelligent flight management capabilities. It simultaneously displays high-definition aerial footage transmitted by the aircraft and accurately displays key flight status information such as altitude, speed, battery level, and flight mode, allowing operators to monitor the device's status in real time and ensure flight safety. Furthermore, it integrates a rich set of intelligent flight and creative features, ranging from basic and convenient controls like one-touch takeoff and landing to advanced flight functions like blockbuster mode, intelligent image tracking, orbiting, waypoint planning, and raytracing. It also supports professional aerial photography tools such as panoramic photography and time-lapse photography, meeting the diverse needs of users from beginners to advanced creative professionals. This highly applicable aircraft control solution is ideal for both beginners and professionals.

Screenshots

Remote Gamepad4 screens
ZHDAFly3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZHDAFly at none against Remote Gamepad's 1. ZHDAFly also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). 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. ZHDAFly asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Gamepad ships an update every 2 weeks, ZHDAFly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Remote Gamepad versus ZHDAFly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote GamepadZHDAFly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (111 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings111 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.19.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB316 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperThomas Vos智航大爱(河南)科技有限公司

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

ZHDAFly

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Remote Gamepad

One-time1
  • Premium$2.99
None

ZHDAFly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote Gamepad free?
Remote Gamepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ZHDAFly free?
ZHDAFly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remote Gamepad or ZHDAFly have ads?
Remote Gamepad shows ads; ZHDAFly does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote Gamepad or ZHDAFly?
Remote Gamepad ships an update every 2 weeks, and ZHDAFly every 3 days. Most recently, Remote Gamepad was updated on October 17, 2026 and ZHDAFly on October 12, 2026.

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