Mobile Joypad vs TDC Mate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mobile Joypad
Transform your mobile device into a wireless gamepad for your big screen. Enjoy customizable controls designed to suit any game, all requiring only an internet connection.
- Mobile device as gamepad
- Big screen control
- Customizable control configurations
- Internet connection required
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Mobile Joypad lets you control web content, games, and Windows PCs using your phone. Simply scan a QR code to connect. Use your phone as a gamepad, mouse, keyboard, or gesture controller, with dynamic controls and haptic feedback. Every device connects over the internet with minimal server-side latency, making Mobile Joypad suitable for modern multiplayer games and other real-time interactive experiences.
TDC Mate
Connect your pro taiko drum controller to gaming consoles via Bluetooth. Customize sensitivity, send commands, and enable dual-player mode for PC games. Stay updated with firmware support for an optimized gaming experience.
- Bluetooth connectivity for pro taiko drum controllers
- Automatic console control interface adjustment
- Intuitive command sending buttons
- Customizable drum controller sensitivity
- Dual-player mode setup for PC games
- Firmware update support
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Experience seamless connectivity with TDC Mate, the perfect companion for your pro taiko drum controller! TDC Mate establishes a reliable Bluetooth connection with your pro taiko drum controller, enhancing your gaming experience like never before. Whether you're connected to different types of gaming consoles, TDC Mate automatically adjusts to the corresponding control interface, ensuring smooth gameplay every time. With TDC Mate, you have full control at your fingertips. Easily send commands to your gaming console using the intuitive buttons, allowing for precise and responsive gameplay. Customize your drum controller's sensitivity to suit your preferences with TDC Mate's sensitivity settings, giving you the ultimate personalized gaming experience. Take your gaming to the next level with TDC Mate's support for setting up dual-player mode for PC games. Whether you're cooperating or competing with friends, TDC Mate enriches your gaming sessions with endless possibilities. Stay up-to-date with the latest features and improvements with TDC Mate's firmware update support, ensuring your drum controller is always optimized for peak performance. Elevate your gaming experience with TDC Mate. Download now and unlock the full potential of your pro taiko drum controller!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TDC Mate at 4.0 against Mobile Joypad's 3.0. TDC Mate also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Mobile Joypad's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 33%). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TDC Mate holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Mobile Joypad's written reviews are positive against 33% of TDC Mate's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 20, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mobile Joypad | TDC Mate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 4.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Filuk | hui zhu |
Customer experience
Mobile Joypad
TDC Mate
In-app purchases
Mobile Joypad
No in-app purchases
TDC Mate
No in-app purchases
