# Mobile Joypad vs TDC Mate

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile Joypad | TDC Mate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-joypad/id6449164403/reviews) | **[4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tdc-mate/id6479186337/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Filuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232777855) | [hui zhu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735112427) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile Joypad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-joypad/id6449164403)

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.

**Highlights:** Mobile device as gamepad, Big screen control, Customizable control configurations, Internet connection required

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### TDC Mate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tdc-mate/id6479186337)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile Joypad free?

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

### Is TDC Mate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mobile Joypad or TDC Mate?

TDC Mate is rated higher. Mobile Joypad averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while TDC Mate averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Mobile Joypad or TDC Mate have ads?

Mobile Joypad shows ads; TDC Mate does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mobile Joypad or TDC Mate?

Mobile Joypad ships an update every 3 weeks, and TDC Mate every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mobile Joypad was updated on August 20, 2026 and TDC Mate on September 11, 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.*