# XB | Controller App For Xbox vs Phone Controller

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Phone Controller at 100% against XB | Controller App For Xbox's 36%. Phone Controller also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). XB | Controller App For Xbox's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. XB | Controller App For Xbox sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Phone Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

Phone Controller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XB | Controller App For Xbox has 2.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of XB | Controller App For Xbox's written reviews are positive against 100% of Phone Controller's.

## The numbers

| Metric | XB | Controller App For Xbox | Phone Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xb-controller-app-for-xbox/id6547832056/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-controller/id6811429633/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 36.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SimpleDev LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694780723) | [Jake Jin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896288107) |

## What reviewers say

### XB | Controller App For Xbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xb-controller-app-for-xbox/id6547832056)

Transform your phone into an Xbox remote for seamless navigation and streaming. Enjoy a significantly faster response time than official apps, allowing effortless control of your console and favorite applications without a physical controller.

**Highlights:** Phone as Xbox remote, Fast response time, Seamless navigation, App access, Streaming control, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Controller for Xbox - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for controlling Xbox
- 💡 Helpful when controller is broken

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🔍 Difficulty identifying Xbox devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Buttons not responding as expected
- Unexpected charges/subscriptions

**Requested features**

- Option to name Xbox devices
- Support for all controller buttons
- Ability to use app without logging into Xbox


### Phone Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-controller/id6811429633)

Transform your iPhone into a wireless gamepad for your Windows PC. Customize button layouts, add motion and touch feedback, and connect multiple devices over your local Wi-Fi network. Requires a companion app and driver installation on your PC.

**Highlights:** Wireless gamepad for Windows PC, Customizable button layouts, Motion and touch feedback, Connect multiple devices, Local network connection

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XB | Controller App For Xbox free?

XB | Controller App For Xbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Phone Controller free?

Phone Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, XB | Controller App For Xbox or Phone Controller?

Phone Controller is rated higher. XB | Controller App For Xbox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Phone Controller averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do XB | Controller App For Xbox or Phone Controller have ads?

Neither XB | Controller App For Xbox nor Phone Controller shows ads.

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