Comparison

Virtual Gamepad vs AXUS Automation

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

AXUS Automation

Features
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AXUS Automation — Full Remote Control of Your Industrial I/O Equipment Take complete command of your remote equipment from your iPhone or iPad. AXUS Automation connects directly to AXUS I/O Controller units in the field, giving you live status, instant alerts, and full output control — wherever you are. REAL-TIME MONITORING See the live state of every input and output the moment something changes. Battery voltage, solar panel status, and cellular signal strength are always visible at a glance. A built-in server and device indicator shows whether your connection to the IoT server is active and whether your field unit is responding. FULL OUTPUT CONTROL Switch any output ON or OFF with a single tap. Set timed outputs to run for a specified number of minutes and automatically return to their off state — perfect for irrigation valves, gate motors, lighting, and pumps. All commands are protected with encryption so only authorised users can operate the equipment. GPS LOCATION TRACKING When the connected unit is equipped with a GPS module, AXUS Automation displays a live satellite map showing the unit's exact position with a pin drop. Coordinates, altitude, speed, and satellite count are shown alongside the map and update automatically as position data arrives. SMS ALERTS & COMMAND CONFIRMATION Receive SMS notifications when inputs change state, batteries run low, or solar/main power is lost. Confirm output commands via SMS to maintain a full audit trail even when you are away from the app. SECURE DEVICE REGISTRATION Each device is registered with a unique cryptographic token. Registration is completed directly through the app using a rolling one-time confirmation code sent to your whitelisted phone number. Unregistered phones cannot issue commands. MANAGE MULTIPLE UNITS Add as many field units as you need. Each device appears in the device list with a live health indicator. Tap any device to open its dedicated dashboard. The app automatically reconnects to the IoT server if the connection drops — no manual intervention required. IDEAL FOR Agriculture — irrigation, pump control, water level alerts Remote sites — generators, gate access, lighting Industrial monitoring — input state logging, alarm relay control REQUIREMENTS AXUS Automation requires an AXUS I/O Controller unit with an active cellular data connection. The app is provided free of charge — data and cellular plan costs are separate. AXUS Automation is developed by AXUS Pacific for use with the AXUS industrial I/O product range.

Screenshots

Virtual Gamepad3 screens
AXUS Automation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Virtual Gamepad at 15.0 against AXUS Automation's 26.0. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Virtual Gamepad versus AXUS Automation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtual GamepadAXUS Automation
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (24 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews15.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB55 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Elio Deluca

In-app purchases

None

Virtual Gamepad

No in-app purchases

None

AXUS Automation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Virtual Gamepad free?
Virtual Gamepad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AXUS Automation free?
AXUS Automation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Virtual Gamepad or AXUS Automation have ads?
Neither Virtual Gamepad nor AXUS Automation shows ads.

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