# XBX Controller vs Remote Control For Xbox

The clearest difference is monetization model: Remote Control For Xbox at ad-supported against XBX Controller's subscription. XBX Controller's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. XBX Controller sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Remote Control For Xbox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for XBX Controller against 4.1 for Remote Control For Xbox. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 569 and 326 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 19% of XBX Controller's written reviews are positive against 25% of Remote Control For Xbox's.

XBX Controller ships an update daily, Remote Control For Xbox fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XBX Controller | Remote Control For Xbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (569 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xbx-controller-remote-play/id6739027564/reviews) | [4.1 (326 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-xbox/id6746807794/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **569** | 326 |
| Positive reviews | 18.5% of reviews | **25.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 61 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tri Tran Thi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783464076) | [Matan Yamin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771800467) |

## What reviewers say

### XBX Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xbx-controller-remote-play/id6739027564)

Control your gaming device remotely using any Bluetooth gamepad or the app's virtual gamepad. Enjoy immersive, low-latency game streaming with customizable controls and full-screen support, whether at home or on the go.

**Highlights:** Remote play with Bluetooth gamepad support, Virtual gamepad option, Low-latency game streaming, Customizable button mapping, Full-screen support, Seamless Bluetooth controller connection

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gamepad Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Gamepad Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Gamepad Premium Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


### 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 XBX Controller free?

XBX Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Remote Control For Xbox free?

Remote Control For Xbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, XBX Controller or Remote Control For Xbox?

XBX Controller and Remote Control For Xbox are both rated 4.1 out of 5 on the App Store, from 569 and 326 ratings respectively.

### Do XBX Controller or Remote Control For Xbox have ads?

Remote Control For Xbox shows ads; XBX Controller does not.

### Which is updated more often, XBX Controller or Remote Control For Xbox?

XBX Controller ships an update daily, and Remote Control For Xbox fortnightly. Most recently, XBX Controller was updated on September 23, 2026 and Remote Control For Xbox on September 22, 2026.

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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.*