Comparison

Remote Control For Xbox vs TapDeck

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Intuitive remote layout
  • Fast Wi-Fi connection
  • Menu navigation
  • Media playback control
  • No sign-in required
Features
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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

About

TapDeck

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a personalized PC gaming controller. Enjoy a fast, reliable connection and design custom layouts to match your play style. Personalize your experience with unique themes.

Highlights
  • Customizable PC gaming controller
  • Personalized layout design
  • Fast, reliable wired connection
  • Unique theme personalization
  • iPhone and iPad support
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a fully customizable PC gaming controller. Connect with a fast, reliable wired connection, design a layout that fits your play style, and personalize your controller with unique themes. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Remote Control For Xbox4 screens
TapDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TapDeck at 100% against Remote Control For Xbox's 25%. TapDeck also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). Remote Control For Xbox's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (326 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Remote Control For Xbox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and TapDeck sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Control For Xbox holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Control For Xbox has 326 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of Remote Control For Xbox's written reviews are positive against 100% of TapDeck's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Control For Xbox ships an update fortnightly, TapDeck every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Remote Control For Xbox versus TapDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Control For XboxTapDeck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (326 ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews25.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings326 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatan YaminYashua Evans

Customer experience

Remote Control For Xbox

All ratings326 ratings
Positive75.2%
Neutral4.6%
Negative20.2%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive25.5%
Neutral9.8%
Negative64.7%

TapDeck

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

TapDeck

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Remote Control For Xbox

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
6 purchases

TapDeck

One-time6
  • Tier 1 Tokens Pack$0.99
  • Tier 2 Tokens Pack$1.99
  • Tier 3 Tokens Pack$4.99
Show 3 more
  • Tier 4 Tokens Pack$9.99
  • Tier 5 Tokens Pack$19.99
  • Tier 6 Tokens Pack$49.99

Questions

Is Remote Control For Xbox free?
Remote Control For Xbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TapDeck free?
TapDeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote Control For Xbox or TapDeck?
Remote Control For Xbox is rated higher. Remote Control For Xbox averages 4.1 out of 5 from 326 ratings, while TapDeck averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Remote Control For Xbox or TapDeck have ads?
Remote Control For Xbox shows ads; TapDeck does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote Control For Xbox or TapDeck?
Remote Control For Xbox ships an update fortnightly, and TapDeck every 5 days. Most recently, Remote Control For Xbox was updated on October 11, 2026 and TapDeck on September 23, 2026.

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