Virtual Gamepad vs XB | Controller App For Xbox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Virtual Gamepad
Control cloud games on your Samsung Smart TV directly from your iPhone. Connect seamlessly through the SmartThings app and Gaming Hub by scanning a QR code. Enjoy a gamepad-free experience for supported titles.
- Gamepad-free cloud gaming
- Connects to Samsung Smart TV
- Uses SmartThings mobile app
- QR code connection via Gaming Hub
- iPhone compatibility (iOS 15+)
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With the Samsung Virtual Gamepad app, enjoy gamepad-free cloud games on your mobile by simply connecting to your Samsung Smart TV. 1. Easy to use in the SmartThings mobile app Try using Virtual Gamepad with the SmartThings TV plug-in. 2. Simply connect to Gaming Hub on your Samsung Smart TV To connect your Virtual Gamepad, just scan the QR code in Gaming Hub. (Availability and supported devices may differ by country.) ※ The Virtual Gamepad is available on iPhone (iOS 15 or later). ※ Availability may vary across cloud games and countries.
XB | Controller App For Xbox
Transform your phone into an Xbox remote for seamless navigation and streaming. Enjoy a significantly faster response time than official apps, allowing effortless control of your console and favorite applications without a physical controller.
- Phone as Xbox remote
- Fast response time
- Seamless navigation
- App access
- Streaming control
- User-friendly interface
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XB Controller App | Remote for Xbox Turn your phone into an Xbox remote controller. Ideal for streaming and basic navigation when your controller is unavailable. Enjoy a seamless response time of 10x faster than the official Xbox app. Navigate your Xbox effortlessly, access your favorite apps, and enjoy control without the hassle of a physical controller or dead batteries. The app is designed for simplicity and convenience. Its user-friendly interface ensures that anyone can easily pick it up and start using it immediately. Whether you need to browse your game library, stream your favorite shows, or adjust settings, enjoy quick and reliable performance. Ensure you are never left without control of your Xbox. Experience the ease of using your phone as a remote. This app is not an official Xbox app published by, affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft. The app uses interfaces that Microsoft can remove from the game console at any time without prior notice. Privacy Policy: https://www.privacypolicies.com/live/cdc33ff1-97d1-4829-b95b-daf4a7a3d383 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: XB | Controller App For Xbox at 4.5 against Virtual Gamepad's 2.4. XB | Controller App For Xbox also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 24) and review sentiment (36% vs 16%). Virtual Gamepad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. XB | Controller App For Xbox sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Virtual Gamepad asks for nothing beyond the download.
XB | Controller App For Xbox holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XB | Controller App For Xbox has 2.2K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Virtual Gamepad's written reviews are positive against 36% of XB | Controller App For Xbox's.
| Parameter | Virtual Gamepad | XB | Controller App For Xbox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (24 ratings) | 4.5 (2.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.8% of reviews | 35.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 24 | 2.2K — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | SimpleDev LLC |
Customer experience
Virtual Gamepad
XB | Controller App For Xbox
Bugs and requests
Virtual Gamepad
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
XB | Controller App For Xbox
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes frequently
- Buttons not responding as expected
- Unexpected charges/subscriptions
Requested features
3 requests- Option to name Xbox devices
- Support for all controller buttons
- Ability to use app without logging into Xbox
In-app purchases
Virtual Gamepad
No in-app purchases
XB | Controller App For Xbox
- Controller for Xbox - Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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