# Remote Control For Xbox vs Phone Controller

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Phone Controller at 100% against Remote Control For Xbox's 25%. Phone 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 (378 vs 1). On price, 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. Phone Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

Phone 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 378 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 Phone Controller's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Control For Xbox | Phone Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (378 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-xbox/id6746807794/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-controller/id6811429633/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **378** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 25.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 67 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matan Yamin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771800467) | [Jake Jin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896288107) |

## 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


### Phone Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-controller/id6811429633)

Transform your iPhone into a wireless gamepad for your Windows PC. Customize button layouts, add motion and touch feedback, and connect multiple devices over your local Wi-Fi network. Requires a companion app and driver installation on your PC.

**Highlights:** Wireless gamepad for Windows PC, Customizable button layouts, Motion and touch feedback, Connect multiple devices, Local network connection

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Control For Xbox free?

Remote Control For Xbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Phone Controller free?

Phone Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Remote Control For Xbox or Phone Controller?

Phone Controller is rated higher. Remote Control For Xbox averages 4.2 out of 5 from 378 ratings, while Phone Controller averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Remote Control For Xbox or Phone Controller have ads?

Remote Control For Xbox shows ads; Phone Controller does not.

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