# Remote Gamepad vs ScreenMirrorPro

The clearest difference is rating: ScreenMirrorPro at 5.0 against Remote Gamepad's 4.0. ScreenMirrorPro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Remote Gamepad's advantage is ratings volume (113 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Gamepad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ScreenMirrorPro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScreenMirrorPro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Gamepad has 113 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Remote Gamepad ships an update every 2 weeks, ScreenMirrorPro every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Gamepad | ScreenMirrorPro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-gamepad/id6448859108/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenmirrorpro-tv-cast/id6755117945/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **113** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 45.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Vos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462943920) | [辉 邓](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683717989) |

## 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


### ScreenMirrorPro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenmirrorpro-tv-cast/id6755117945)

Easily cast your phone's screen, photos, videos, and web content to your TV. Use your phone as a wireless microphone for karaoke or presentations. Enjoy a seamless big-screen experience with customizable quality settings.

**Highlights:** Screen mirroring in real-time, Cast photos and videos from album, Stream web videos directly, Use phone as a wireless microphone, Customizable casting quality settings, Supports DLNA-compatible smart TVs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| 24-Hour Full Access | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Purchase | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Gamepad free?

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

### Is ScreenMirrorPro free?

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

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

ScreenMirrorPro is rated higher. Remote Gamepad averages 4.0 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while ScreenMirrorPro averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Remote Gamepad or ScreenMirrorPro have ads?

Remote Gamepad shows ads; ScreenMirrorPro does not.

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

Remote Gamepad ships an update every 2 weeks, and ScreenMirrorPro every 4 days. Most recently, Remote Gamepad was updated on October 25, 2026 and ScreenMirrorPro on October 24, 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.*