Virtual Gamepad vs Remote for LG TV・
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.
Remote for LG TV・
Control your LG Smart TV with your iPhone. Access menus, launch apps like Netflix and Spotify, change channels, adjust volume, and schedule recordings. It works seamlessly over your home Wi-Fi network and is designed for ease of use.
- Access TV menus
- Launch streaming apps
- Change channels
- Adjust volume
- Schedule recordings
- Pause and resume playback
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Your LG Smart TV remote control has run out of battery? Or perhaps your remote is damaged or lost again? Say goodbye to your worries! With the « Remote for LG TV » app, you can manage your LG Smart TV effortlessly. Key features of the « Remote for LG TV » app: ● Access the menus of your LG Smart TV ● Access apps: Netflix, Amazon, Disney, Apple Music, Spotify etc. ● Easily change TV channels and navigate quickly. ● Adjust the volume of your LG TV. ● Schedule recordings of your favorite TV shows and movies. ● Pause and resume your TV program etc. Additional details: • Download the app for free from the App Store. • Developed with a strong focus on quality and user-friendliness. • Requires no complex setup process. • Works seamlessly with your home Wi-Fi network. LG Compatibility: Supports all LG Smart TV models running webOS. Disclaimer: This app is not an official LG application or any other trademark. We are not affiliated with LG Electronics Inc. in any way. However, it has been meticulously crafted to provide you with an exceptional remote control experience for your LG Smart TV. Our aim is to simplify how you interact with your Smart TV using your iPhone. Terms of use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Remote for LG TV・ at 4.4 against Virtual Gamepad's 2.4. Remote for LG TV・ also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 24) and review sentiment (34% vs 16%). Virtual Gamepad's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Remote for LG TV・ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for LG TV・ has 1.7K 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 34% of Remote for LG TV・'s.
| Parameter | Virtual Gamepad | Remote for LG TV・ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (24 ratings) | 4.4 (1.7K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.8% of reviews | 34.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 24 | 1.7K — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | Pylab |
Customer experience
Virtual Gamepad
Remote for LG TV・
In-app purchases
Virtual Gamepad
No in-app purchases
Remote for LG TV・
No in-app purchases
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