Comparison

Remote Gamepad vs Remote Play

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

Remote Play

Features
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Manage your gaming preferences, controller information, and personal setup notes in one convenient place. Keep track of device details, custom profiles, control references, sensitivity settings, screenshots, and gaming notes with a clean and intuitive experience designed for everyday players. Features: • Discover and view nearby compatible Bluetooth devices • Organize controller and device information • Create and manage custom gaming profiles • Save personal notes, tips, and setup references • Store control layouts and button references • Manage sensitivity preferences for different play styles • Save screenshots and reference images for quick access • Favorite important content for faster navigation • Clean and modern gaming-inspired design • Optimized for both iPhone and iPad • Fast and responsive experience • Private local storage on your device • No account required Designed to help players keep their gaming information organized, accessible, and easy to manage in a single place. Information about the auto-renewal of subscription • The pricing are from $6.99 weekly, $19.99 monthly • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost depends on the selected plan • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/2026-lkh/term-of-service Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/2026-lkh/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Remote Gamepad4 screens
Remote Play4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Remote Play at none against Remote Gamepad's shown. Remote Play also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). Remote Gamepad's advantage is iOS requirement (14.1 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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 and Remote Play sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Gamepad ships an update every 2 weeks, Remote Play every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Remote Gamepad versus Remote Play: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote GamepadRemote Play
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (107 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings107 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas VosKhac Hieu Le

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

Remote Play

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Remote Gamepad

One-time1
  • Premium$2.99
2 purchases

Remote Play

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium Plan$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium Plan$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Remote Gamepad free?
Remote Gamepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Play free?
Remote Play is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Remote Gamepad or Remote Play have ads?
Remote Gamepad shows ads; Remote Play does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote Gamepad or Remote Play?
Remote Gamepad ships an update every 2 weeks, and Remote Play every 3 days. Most recently, Remote Gamepad was updated on October 3, 2026 and Remote Play on September 18, 2026.

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