Remote Control For Xbox vs PortalVR Controller
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Remote Control For Xbox
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.
- Intuitive remote layout
- Fast Wi-Fi connection
- Menu navigation
- Media playback control
- No sign-in required
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Need to control your home console but can’t find your controller? This app offers a quick, convenient way to navigate menus and control media playback right from your phone. Designed for ease of use, it connects to your console over Wi-Fi—no sign-in or setup required. Perfect as a backup remote for casual use or for those moments when your main controller isn’t handy. Features: Simple and intuitive remote layout Fast connection over Wi-Fi Supports menu navigation and media controls Works with popular modern game consoles No extra hardware or sign-in needed Disclaimer: This app is developed independently and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any console manufacturer. References to compatibility are for the user’s information only and follow third-party brand guidelines. Pro Subscription Unlock the full app experience with a Pro subscription. Includes a free trial for new subscribers. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings at any time. Unused portions of a free trial period are forfeited upon purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://imyapps.com/terms_conditions Privacy Policy: https://imyapps.com/privacy_policy
PortalVR Controller
Transform your smartphone into a virtual reality controller for an immersive VR experience. Seamlessly connect and navigate your VR environment with intuitive touch controls.
- Turns phone into VR controller
- Use with PortalVR
- Intuitive touch controls
- Seamless connection
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PortalVR Controller turns your phone into a VR controller, for use with PortalVR.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PortalVR Controller at 100% against Remote Control For Xbox's 27%. PortalVR Controller also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Remote Control For Xbox's advantage is ratings volume (385 vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Remote Control For Xbox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. PortalVR Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.
PortalVR Controller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Control For Xbox has 385 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Remote Control For Xbox's written reviews are positive against 100% of PortalVR Controller's.
Remote Control For Xbox ships an update every 3 weeks, PortalVR Controller every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote Control For Xbox | PortalVR Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (385 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 385 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matan Yamin | Portal VR, Inc. |
Customer experience
Remote Control For Xbox
PortalVR Controller
Bugs and requests
Remote Control For Xbox
Reported bugs
2 issues- Doesn't work at all
- Freezes up sometimes
Requested features
2 requests- Add Xbox home button
- Improve stability and reliability
PortalVR Controller
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Remote Control For Xbox
- Pro Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
PortalVR Controller
No in-app purchases
Questions
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