Comparison

Serafim Console vs PadConsole

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

Head to head
About

Serafim Console

Enhance your gaming experience with this companion app for a specific controller. Stream gameplay live, capture screenshots, record and edit videos, and manage controller settings. Some features require a subscription.

Highlights
  • Live gameplay broadcast
  • Screenshot capture
  • Screen recording
  • Video editing
  • Controller-compatible game list
  • Controller settings and firmware check
Features
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The Serafim Console app is a companion app for the Serafim S3 Gaming Controller. It provides additional features and functionality for the controller, such as: ■ Live broadcast: Share your gameplay screen in real time. ■ Screenshot capture: Capture screenshots of your gameplay. ■ Screen recording: Record your gameplay for later viewing or sharing. ■ Video editing: Edit your recorded gameplay videos. ■ Game list: View a list of controller-compatible games. ■ Settings: Alter settings, access controller information, and check the controller firmware. [Terms of Service](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/) [Privacy Policy](https://app.serafim-tech.com/PrivacyPolicy/SerafimConsole/EN/Privacy.html)

About

PadConsole

Features
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Your phone. Your gamepad. Your game night. PadConsole turns your phone into a wireless controller for PadConsole games on a bigger screen. Open padconsole.com in a compatible TV, computer or tablet browser, scan the QR code or enter the room code, and start playing. No extra controller needed. SCAN. CONNECT. PLAY. 1. Open padconsole.com on your big screen. 2. Scan the QR code in the app or enter the four-digit room code. 3. Choose a game and use your phone as the controller. 4. Invite friends to join with their own phones. YOUR FRIENDS. YOUR GAME NIGHT. Race, compete, work together or test your knowledge. Play solo or with friends in the same room. Supported games also offer online play. Player limits and available modes vary by game. SPOT THE BLUFF. FOLLOW THE CLUES. • IMPOSTOR: Secret words, clues and clever bluffs. • KARMA: Social deduction and decisions with friends. • Quiz Arena: Trivia across different categories. • World Guesser: Explore places and make your best map guesses. FIND YOUR NEXT GAME. • Pad Racer: Arcade racing. • Poly Gol 3D: Arcade football. • Castle Rescue Duo: Co-op action and adventure. • Neon Brawl: Hero arena battles. • Orbital Siege: Space battles. • Dead Zone: Dominion: Co-op defense against zombie waves. • Rhythm Pad: Follow the beat. EVERY GAME. ITS OWN CONTROLS. The controller adapts to the selected game, with analog sticks, action buttons or answer choices. Supported devices offer haptic feedback. Browse the library and control the action from your phone. PadConsole is free to play and contains no ads. Playing solo is always free. The app is the companion controller for PadConsole; games run in the web browser on your bigger screen. An internet connection and a compatible screen browser are required. Smart TV browser support and performance vary by device. Available in English, German and Turkish. PADCONSOLE PREMIUM (OPTIONAL) One subscription, four players: you and 3 friends play every game as much as you like, with friend rooms unlimited, room admin and a gold name frame. Two Premium accounts in a room open 8-player games. • Premium Monthly and Premium Yearly are auto-renewable subscriptions. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. • The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Manage or cancel the subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PadConsole Terms: https://padconsole.com/legal/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://padconsole.com/legal/privacy.html

Screenshots

Serafim Console3 screens
PadConsole4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PadConsole at every 2 days against Serafim Console's every 5 months. PadConsole also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Serafim Console sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year and PadConsole sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Serafim Console ships an update every 5 months, PadConsole every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Serafim Console versus PadConsole: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSerafim ConsolePadConsole
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB64 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSerafim Technologies Inc.Ali Kemal BIRCAN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Serafim Console

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription1 Year trial$29.991 Year
2 purchases

PadConsole

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Serafim Console free?
Serafim Console is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PadConsole free?
PadConsole is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Serafim Console or PadConsole have ads?
Neither Serafim Console nor PadConsole shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Serafim Console or PadConsole?
Serafim Console ships an update every 5 months, and PadConsole every 2 days. Most recently, Serafim Console was updated on November 4, 2026 and PadConsole on November 6, 2026.

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