Comparison

Virtual Gamepad vs Remote Control For Xbox

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Remote Control For Xbox

Control your home console directly from your phone. Navigate menus and manage media playback effortlessly over Wi-Fi. Ideal as a backup or for convenient everyday use.

Highlights
  • Intuitive remote layout
  • Fast Wi-Fi connection
  • Menu navigation
  • Media playback control
  • No sign-in required
Features
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Need to control your home console but can’t find your controller? This app offers a quick, convenient way to navigate menus and control media playback right from your phone. Designed for ease of use, it connects to your console over Wi-Fi—no sign-in or setup required. Perfect as a backup remote for casual use or for those moments when your main controller isn’t handy. Features: Simple and intuitive remote layout Fast connection over Wi-Fi Supports menu navigation and media controls Works with popular modern game consoles No extra hardware or sign-in needed Disclaimer: This app is developed independently and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any console manufacturer. References to compatibility are for the user’s information only and follow third-party brand guidelines. Pro Subscription Unlock the full app experience with a Pro subscription. Includes a free trial for new subscribers. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings at any time. Unused portions of a free trial period are forfeited upon purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://imyapps.com/terms_conditions Privacy Policy: https://imyapps.com/privacy_policy

Screenshots

Virtual Gamepad3 screens
Remote Control For Xbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Control For Xbox at 4.1 against Virtual Gamepad's 2.4. Remote Control For Xbox also leads on ratings volume (326 vs 24) and review sentiment (25% vs 16%). Virtual Gamepad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Remote Control For Xbox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Virtual Gamepad asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Control For Xbox holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Control For Xbox has 326 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 25% of Remote Control For Xbox's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Virtual Gamepad versus Remote Control For Xbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtual GamepadRemote Control For Xbox
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (24 ratings)4.1 (326 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.8% of reviews25.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24326 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB49 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Matan Yamin

Customer experience

Virtual Gamepad

All ratings24 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive15.8%
Neutral5.3%
Negative78.9%

Remote Control For Xbox

All ratings326 ratings
Positive75.2%
Neutral4.6%
Negative20.2%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive25.5%
Neutral9.8%
Negative64.7%

Bugs and requests

Virtual Gamepad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Remote Control For Xbox

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Doesn't work at all
  • Freezes up sometimes

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add Xbox home button
  • Improve stability and reliability

In-app purchases

None

Virtual Gamepad

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Remote Control For Xbox

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Virtual Gamepad free?
Virtual Gamepad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote Control For Xbox free?
Remote Control For Xbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Virtual Gamepad or Remote Control For Xbox?
Remote Control For Xbox is rated higher. Virtual Gamepad averages 2.4 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Remote Control For Xbox averages 4.1 from 326 ratings.
Do Virtual Gamepad or Remote Control For Xbox have ads?
Remote Control For Xbox shows ads; Virtual Gamepad does not.

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