Comparison

Amico Controller vs PES

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Amico Controller

Transform your smart device into a game controller for immersive couch multiplayer experiences. Connect wirelessly to a console or home app to play with friends and family. Offers various sign-in options and customizable controller settings.

Highlights
  • Turns smart devices into game controllers
  • Wi-Fi network connectivity
  • Touchscreen for game-specific controls
  • Microphone and speaker support
  • Multiple player sign-in options
  • In-game menu and options
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Experience the joy of “couch play” multiplayer gaming with your family and friends! Requirements There are three components required to enjoy games on Amico Home: 1. This FREE Amico Controller app – turns smart devices into Amico game controllers. 2. An Amico Console or the FREE Amico Home app which turns a compatible smart device into an Amico Console. 3. A Wi-Fi network shared by all participating devices. Amico Controller Features Please see the screenshots for the appearance of the features described here. • Disc – directional input for gameplay and menu navigation. • Touchscreen – displays the controller’s menus as well as game-specific information, controls, and menus. • Menu Button – open/close the controller options menu on the touchscreen. It also pauses/resumes gameplay. • Action Buttons – games-specific functions and selecting highlighted menu items on the “console” device. • Speaker – some games play sound effects through your controller device’s speaker. • Microphone – some games ask you to record your voice through your controller device’s microphone for in-game content. Sign-In Menu When you launch the Amico Controller app, it automatically connects over your Wi-Fi network to the device running the Amico Home app. Then it shows the sign-in menu which presents four ways for you to sign in as a player: 1. Create a new resident account – enter your player nickname, preferred language and optional account password (and password hint). 2. Choose from a list of previously created resident accounts. 3. Use a guest account – type in your player guest nickname. 4. Use an anonymous guest account – it assigns you the name of “Player1”, or “Player2”, etc. A resident account preserves your account information and controller preferences between sessions; a guest account does not. In no case is your information sent over the Internet or stored on cloud servers. Options Menu Press the little menu button to open the controller’s option menu on the touchscreen area. This action pauses game play if a game is in active play (i.e. not on a game menu). Resume game play by pressing the menu button again to close the options menu. The options menu offerings vary depending on the current state of play and whether you are signed in or not and connected to the Amico Home console device or not. Only options that are currently applicable are shown to keep the menu streamlined. Important Options Menu Items • Sign Out – sign out of the current signed-in player account and return to the controller Sign-In menu. • Game Menu – Exit active gameplay and return to the game’s main menu. • Amico Home – Exit a game completely and return everyone to the Amico Home app. • Settings (Gear) – a submenu of various settings options to customize your controller and gameplay experience. • Rotation Lock/Unlock – a toggle that locks and unlocks the ability for the controller UI to rotate when you rotate the controller to different orientations. A user-friendly feature of Amico Controllers is the ability to rotate it for left-handed or right-handed comfort. Some games may restrict the controller UI to only landscape or only portrait orientations due to demands of their touchscreen displays. But within those restrictions you are free to rotate the controller 180 degrees to change which side has the Disc and which side has the touch screen. The touchscreen UI and Disc directions will automatically adjust to the new orientation (unless you have locked rotation, see above). “Amico” is a trademark of Intellivision Entertainment, LLC.

About

PES

Organize and play your media streams with a modern, intuitive player. Discover worldwide radio, manage favorites, and connect with friends through a social layer. Enjoy a private and secure experience with customizable profiles and content control.

Highlights
  • Import M3U and Xtream playlists
  • Automatic organization by genre
  • Program guide (EPG) support
  • Picture-in-Picture playback
  • Background audio
  • Chromecast support
  • Worldwide radio stations
Features
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Planet Earth Show — the elegant home for your media. Bring your own playlists and enjoy them in a beautifully designed, modern player. Planet Earth Show (PES) organizes your streams into a stunning, easy-to-browse experience — with worldwide radio, favorites, and a social layer that makes discovering and sharing effortless. YOUR CONTENT, BEAUTIFULLY ORGANIZED • Import your own M3U and Xtream playlists in seconds • Automatic organization by genre with a sleek, browsable home screen • Program guide (EPG) support so you always know what's on • Powerful search across everything you've added • Favorites and recently watched — synced privately on your device A TRULY PRO PLAYER • Smooth, gesture-driven playback with intuitive controls • Picture-in-Picture — keep watching while you multitask • Background audio for radio and music streams • Chromecast support to enjoy on the big screen • Parental controls to keep viewing family-friendly WORLDWIDE RADIO Explore thousands of free, publicly available radio stations from around the globe — organized by genre and country. Music, news, talk, and culture from every corner of the planet. SHARE & CONNECT • Follow friends and see what they're enjoying • Direct messaging built right in • Share playlists instantly with QR codes or links • Custom profiles with photos PRIVATE & SECURE • Sign in with Apple supported • Favorites and watch history stay on your device • Export or delete your data anytime — you're in control FREE, WITH OPTIONAL SUPPORT Planet Earth Show is completely free to use. If you love the app, a small one-time contribution removes ads forever — no subscriptions, ever. Important: Planet Earth Show does not provide, host, or sell any video content or channels. It is a media player and organizer for playlists and streams that you own or have the right to access, plus freely and publicly available radio stations. Users are responsible for the content they add. Questions or feedback? Reach us anytime from the Contact page in the app. Download Planet Earth Show today — and give your streams the home they deserve.

Screenshots

Amico Controller4 screens
PES4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PES at 5.0 against Amico Controller's 3.2. PES also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). Amico Controller's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (17 vs 2). On price, ads 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. PES sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Amico Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PES holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amico Controller has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Amico Controller ships an update every 3 months, PES every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Amico Controller versus PES: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmico ControllerPES
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (17 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB53 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperIntellivisionVORAGO, LLC

Customer experience

Amico Controller

All ratings17 ratings
Positive52.9%
Neutral5.9%
Negative41.2%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.4%

PES

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Amico Controller

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PES

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Amico Controller free?
Amico Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PES free?
PES is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Amico Controller or PES?
PES is rated higher. Amico Controller averages 3.2 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while PES averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Amico Controller or PES have ads?
Neither Amico Controller nor PES shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Amico Controller or PES?
Amico Controller ships an update every 3 months, and PES every 3 days. Most recently, Amico Controller was updated on October 30, 2026 and PES on October 31, 2026.

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