# Remote Control For Xbox vs Console Guide

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Console Guide at 100% against Remote Control For Xbox's 25%. Console Guide also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). Remote Control For Xbox's advantage is ratings volume (369 vs 1) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 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: Remote Control For Xbox has 369 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Remote Control For Xbox's written reviews are positive against 100% of Console Guide's.

Remote Control For Xbox ships an update every 3 weeks, Console Guide every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Control For Xbox | Console Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (369 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-xbox/id6746807794/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/console-guide/id6762643734/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **369** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 25.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matan Yamin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771800467) | [Riza Yolacan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894931327) |

## 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


### 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 Remote Control For Xbox free?

Remote Control For Xbox 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, Remote Control For Xbox or Console Guide?

Console Guide is rated higher. Remote Control For Xbox averages 4.1 out of 5 from 369 ratings, while Console Guide averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Remote Control For Xbox or Console Guide have ads?

Remote Control For Xbox shows ads; Console Guide does not.

### Which is updated more often, Remote Control For Xbox or Console Guide?

Remote Control For Xbox ships an update every 3 weeks, and Console Guide every 5 days. Most recently, Remote Control For Xbox 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.*