# Virtual Gamepad vs Remote Control For Xbox

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual Gamepad | Remote Control For Xbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-gamepad/id6478186057/reviews) | **[4.1 (326 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-xbox/id6746807794/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **326** |
| Positive reviews | 15.8% of reviews | **25.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 30 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/359580642) | [Matan Yamin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771800467) |

## 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 Control For Xbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-xbox/id6746807794)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works fine
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Connects to Xbox One

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stops working after a few clicks
- 🐛 Can't put in password
- 🐛 Ads pop up and then it won't work
- 🐛 Rarely works properly
- 🐛 Freezes up a lot

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work at all
- Freezes up sometimes

**Requested features**

- Add Xbox home button
- Improve stability and reliability


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