# XBX Controller vs Trace Mediaa

XBX Controller and Trace Mediaa both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Trace Mediaa's written reviews are positive against 19% of XBX Controller's. Trace Mediaa also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription). XBX Controller's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 9 days) and ratings volume (569 vs 4). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. XBX Controller sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Trace Mediaa sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. 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 4.0 for Trace Mediaa. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XBX Controller has 569 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 19% of XBX Controller's written reviews are positive against 75% of Trace Mediaa's.

XBX Controller ships an update daily, Trace Mediaa every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XBX Controller | Trace Mediaa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (569 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xbx-controller-remote-play/id6739027564/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-mediaa/id6770136958/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **569** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 18.5% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 61 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tri Tran Thi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783464076) | [Haleem Shields](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856807835) |

## 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 |


### Trace Mediaa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-mediaa/id6770136958)

This app uses AI to scan the web for unauthorized copies of your photos, videos, and files. It allows you to file DMCA takedowns with a single tap and track the progress of your cases in real time.

**Highlights:** AI-powered web scanning, One-tap DMCA takedown filing, Real-time case tracking, Content creation certificate, Platform-specific content breakdown, Permanent archive history

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $200.00 | per year |
| 10 Extra Scans | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Extra Scans | $6.99 | one-time |
| 100 Extra Scans | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XBX Controller free?

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

### Is Trace Mediaa free?

Trace Mediaa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, XBX Controller or Trace Mediaa?

XBX Controller is rated higher. XBX Controller averages 4.1 out of 5 from 569 ratings, while Trace Mediaa averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do XBX Controller or Trace Mediaa have ads?

Neither XBX Controller nor Trace Mediaa shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, XBX Controller or Trace Mediaa?

XBX Controller ships an update daily, and Trace Mediaa every 9 days. Most recently, XBX Controller was updated on October 15, 2026 and Trace Mediaa on September 25, 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.*