# Virtual Gamepad vs XB | Controller App For Xbox

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual Gamepad | XB | Controller App For Xbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-gamepad/id6478186057/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xb-controller-app-for-xbox/id6547832056/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 15.8% of reviews | **35.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/359580642) | [SimpleDev LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694780723) |

## What reviewers say

### Virtual Gamepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-gamepad/id6478186057)

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.

**Highlights:** Gamepad-free cloud gaming, Connects to Samsung Smart TV, Uses SmartThings mobile app, QR code connection via Gaming Hub, iPhone compatibility (iOS 15+)

**In-app purchases:** none


### XB | Controller App For Xbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xb-controller-app-for-xbox/id6547832056)

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.

**Highlights:** Phone as Xbox remote, Fast response time, Seamless navigation, App access, Streaming control, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Controller for Xbox - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for controlling Xbox
- 💡 Helpful when controller is broken

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🔍 Difficulty identifying Xbox devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Buttons not responding as expected
- Unexpected charges/subscriptions

**Requested features**

- Option to name Xbox devices
- Support for all controller buttons
- Ability to use app without logging into Xbox


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtual Gamepad free?

Virtual Gamepad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is XB | Controller App For Xbox free?

XB | Controller App For Xbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Virtual Gamepad or XB | Controller App For Xbox?

XB | Controller App For Xbox is rated higher. Virtual Gamepad averages 2.4 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while XB | Controller App For Xbox averages 4.5 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Virtual Gamepad or XB | Controller App For Xbox have ads?

Neither Virtual Gamepad nor XB | Controller App For Xbox shows ads.

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