# Virtual Gamepad vs Remote for LG TV・

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual Gamepad | Remote for LG TV・ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-gamepad/id6478186057/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-lg-tv/id6670477849/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 15.8% of reviews | **34.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/359580642) | [Pylab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1409662183) |

## 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


### Remote for LG TV・

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-lg-tv/id6670477849)

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.

**Highlights:** Access TV menus, Launch streaming apps, Change channels, Adjust volume, Schedule recordings, Pause and resume playback

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtual Gamepad free?

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

### Is Remote for LG TV・ free?

Remote for LG TV・ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Virtual Gamepad or Remote for LG TV・?

Remote for LG TV・ is rated higher. Virtual Gamepad averages 2.4 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Remote for LG TV・ averages 4.4 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Virtual Gamepad or Remote for LG TV・ have ads?

Remote for LG TV・ shows ads; Virtual Gamepad does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*