# Remote Gamepad vs PojavLauncher

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Gamepad | PojavLauncher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-gamepad/id6448859108/reviews)** | [1.3 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pojavlauncher/id6760841823/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 113 | **118** |
| Positive reviews | **45.9% of reviews** | 8.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 52 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Vos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462943920) | [Bab El moutawakil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883024641) |

## 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


### PojavLauncher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pojavlauncher/id6760841823)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
