# Remote Control For Xbox vs TapDeck

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Control For Xbox | TapDeck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (326 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-xbox/id6746807794/reviews)** | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapdeck-pc-controller/id6755589889/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **326** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 25.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matan Yamin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771800467) | [Yashua Evans](https://appshunter.io/developer/1347639260) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### TapDeck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapdeck-pc-controller/id6755589889)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tier 1 Tokens Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tier 2 Tokens Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tier 3 Tokens Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tier 4 Tokens Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tier 5 Tokens Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Tier 6 Tokens Pack | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*