Comparison

Remote Gamepad vs PojavLauncher

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

PojavLauncher

This app provides helpful tips and tools for a popular sandbox game. It includes features for coordinate conversion, random tip generation, and an AFK timer. Users can also save important game seeds and notes directly on their device.

Highlights
  • Coordinate conversion (Overworld ↔ Nether)
  • Random game tip generator
  • AFK timer
  • Save game seeds
  • Save game notes
Features
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Search PojavLauncher tips and open any entry for extra detail. Convert Overworld ↔ Nether coordinates, roll a random PojavLauncher tip, and use a simple AFK PojavLauncher timer. Save seeds and notes on your device.

Screenshots

Remote Gamepad4 screens
PojavLauncher3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Gamepad at 4.0 against PojavLauncher's 1.3. Remote Gamepad also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 8%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). PojavLauncher's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. PojavLauncher asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Gamepad holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 113 and 118 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Remote Gamepad's written reviews are positive against 8% of PojavLauncher's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Gamepad ships an update every 2 weeks, PojavLauncher every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Remote Gamepad versus PojavLauncher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote GamepadPojavLauncher
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (113 ratings) — better1.3 (118 ratings)
Positive reviews45.9% of reviews — better8.1% of reviews
Number of ratings113118 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas VosBab El moutawakil

Customer experience

Remote Gamepad

All ratings111 ratings
Positive75.7%
Neutral6.3%
Negative18.0%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive45.9%
Neutral12.2%
Negative41.9%

PojavLauncher

All ratings65 ratings
Positive3.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative93.8%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive8.1%
Neutral8.1%
Negative83.8%

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

PojavLauncher

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Remote Gamepad

One-time1
  • Premium$2.99
None

PojavLauncher

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote Gamepad free?
Remote Gamepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PojavLauncher free?
PojavLauncher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remote Gamepad or PojavLauncher?
Remote Gamepad is rated higher. Remote Gamepad averages 4.0 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while PojavLauncher averages 1.3 from 118 ratings.
Do Remote Gamepad or PojavLauncher have ads?
Both Remote Gamepad and PojavLauncher show ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Gamepad or PojavLauncher?
Remote Gamepad ships an update every 2 weeks, and PojavLauncher every 2 months. Most recently, Remote Gamepad was updated on November 7, 2026 and PojavLauncher on November 9, 2026.

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