# XBX Controller vs Console Guide

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Console Guide at 100% against XBX Controller's 19%. Console Guide also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). XBX Controller's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 days) and ratings volume (569 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. XBX Controller sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Console Guide sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Console Guide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XBX Controller has 569 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of XBX Controller's written reviews are positive against 100% of Console Guide's.

XBX Controller ships an update daily, Console Guide every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XBX Controller | Console Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (569 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xbx-controller-remote-play/id6739027564/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/console-guide/id6762643734/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **569** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 18.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 61 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tri Tran Thi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783464076) | [Riza Yolacan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894931327) |

## 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 |


### Console Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/console-guide/id6762643734)

Access over 48 curated video tutorials and official manuals for PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Easily search for specific topics, save your favorite guides, and get daily tips. Share helpful content with friends instantly.

**Highlights:** 48+ curated video tutorials, Official console manuals, Global search across platforms, Bookmark favorite guides, Daily console tips, One-tap sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Us A Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XBX Controller free?

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

### Is Console Guide free?

Console Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, XBX Controller or Console Guide?

Console Guide is rated higher. XBX Controller averages 4.1 out of 5 from 569 ratings, while Console Guide averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do XBX Controller or Console Guide have ads?

Neither XBX Controller nor Console Guide shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, XBX Controller or Console Guide?

XBX Controller ships an update daily, and Console Guide every 5 days. Most recently, XBX Controller was updated on October 15, 2026 and Console Guide 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.*