# Remote Gamepad vs QR_Controller

The clearest difference is rating: QR_Controller at 5.0 against Remote Gamepad's 4.0. QR_Controller also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Remote Gamepad's advantage is ratings volume (107 vs 1). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

QR_Controller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Gamepad has 107 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Remote Gamepad ships an update every 2 weeks, QR_Controller every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Gamepad | QR_Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-gamepad/id6448859108/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-controller/id6762813689/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **107** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Vos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462943920) | [Bashar Saada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883540535) |

## 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


### QR_Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-controller/id6762813689)

Transform your phone into a versatile controller for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This companion app enhances the experience with full-screen mode, haptic feedback, and sensor data passthrough for seamless remote control.

**Highlights:** Phone as PC controller, Windows, Mac, Linux support, Full-screen mode, Haptic feedback, Accelerometer/Gyro passthrough, Improved notifications

**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 QR_Controller free?

QR_Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

QR_Controller is rated higher. Remote Gamepad averages 4.0 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while QR_Controller averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Remote Gamepad or QR_Controller have ads?

Remote Gamepad shows ads; QR_Controller does not.

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

Remote Gamepad ships an update every 2 weeks, and QR_Controller every 10 days. Most recently, Remote Gamepad was updated on October 13, 2026 and QR_Controller on October 2, 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.*