CloudGear vs Remote Gamepad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CloudGear
This app enhances cloud gaming by delivering high-resolution, high-frame-rate streaming with advanced codec support and low latency. It transforms your mobile device into a portable gaming rig, supporting external displays, controllers, and desktop-class input.
- Stream in 5K, 120 FPS, and HDR
- Low-latency custom rendering engine
- Connect to external displays and AR glasses
- Desktop-class mouse and keyboard control
- Controller vibration support
- Universal controller compatibility
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CloudGear is the browser designed for gamers - custom-engineered to deliver the speed, visuals, and control that other browsers can't. Stream from GeForce NOW, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Amazon Luna, Boosteroid, or any browser-based game with performance and immersion mobile gaming has never had. Plug into a TV, monitor, or AR glasses and your iPhone or iPad becomes a portable gaming rig. No console required. UNCOMPROMISED PERFORMANCE - High-Resolution Gaming: Stream at up to 5K video on supported platforms. - Smooth Frame Rates: Up to 120fps for fast, responsive gameplay - plus frame pacing that helps to eliminate stutter. - Advanced Codec Support: H.265 and AV1 for efficient streaming at maximum quality. - Low-Latency Streaming: A custom rendering engine built for speed. Frames display sooner and gameplay feels closer to native. YOUR GAME, ANY SCREEN - External Display & AR Glasses: Connect to a TV, monitor, or AR glasses like XREAL, Rokid, VITURE, or RayNeo via USB-C or HDMI. CloudGear outputs at native resolution with no black bars, turning your iOS device into a portable gaming rig you can plug in and play anywhere. - Apple TV Companion: Pair your iPhone or iPad with the CloudGear app for Apple TV and hand games off to the big screen. - HDR & 10-Bit Color: High dynamic range and rich color depth bring games to life the way developers intended. - Configurable Video Sizing: Zoom, stretch, or manually position the stream to fill every inch of your display. - Spatial Audio & Surround Sound: Support for 7.1 channel surround sound and spatial audio. DESKTOP-CLASS GAMING CONTROLS - True Mouse Pointer & Keyboard Lock: Get the precision you need with mouse pointer lock that makes your mobile experience feel like playing on desktop. - Steam Controller: First-class Valve Steam Controller support - use its trackpad as a mouse, with full control remapping for keyboard-and-mouse only games. - Controller Vibration: Full rumble for any connected controller. For controllers without motors, vibration routes through your iPhone's Taptic Engine. - Virtual Mouse: No mouse or controller? Control a virtual pointer using touch gestures alone. - Universal Compatibility: Works with any iOS-supported Bluetooth or USB-C controller, plus external keyboards and mice. QUICK LAUNCH & WIDGETS - Quick Launch Bookmarks: Bookmark individual games and launch them with a single tap - no menus, no browsing. - Home Screen Widget: Add any game to your iOS Home Screen as a widget for instant access. - iCloud Sync: All bookmarks sync automatically across your devices via iCloud. CloudGear works with major cloud gaming services and enables the best experience for each: - GeForce Now: Up to 5K @ 120fps, H.265 & AV1 codec, HDR, 10-bit color, 7.1 surround sound - Boosteroid: Up to 4K @ 120fps, AV1 codec, HDR, custom resolution selection - Xbox Cloud Gaming: Up to 1440p video, built-in Better xCloud script manager for higher bitrate, improved input, and more - Amazon Luna: Up to 1080p @ 60fps, max resolution and bitrate unlocked even on iPhone - OnePlay: Up to 4K @ 120fps - HTML5 Gaming Sites: Full controller support, mouse pointer lock, and keyboard lock for browser-based games Actual streaming quality depends on each service's capabilities and your account tier. CloudGear enables the maximum quality available. Please note: CloudGear is a premium utility. A subscription or one-off lifetime purchase is required to access the browser and all features. A 7-day free trial is available for new subscribers. Disclaimer: CloudGear is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by GeForce Now, Boosteroid, Amazon Luna, OnePlay or Xbox. It is simply compatible with these third-party services in its capacity as a general web browser. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.cloudgear.app/privacy/
Remote Gamepad
Transform your iPhone into a wireless game controller for Mac. Enjoy smooth, low-latency input with customizable controls and per-game profiles. Ideal for Mac games that use keyboard and mouse controls, offering a gamepad experience without extra hardware.
- Wireless iPhone game controller for Mac
- Low-latency input and fast pairing
- Dual analog sticks and ABXY buttons
- Tap-to-click and mouse-look support
- Optional gyro steering
- Per-game profiles and custom key mapping
- Secure pairing and encrypted sessions
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Play Mac games with your pocket game pad. iDrift turns your iPhone into a premium wireless game pad for Mac games, built for smooth control, fast pairing, and per-game customization. Pair your iPhone to your Mac in seconds using a QR code, connect automatically when nearby, and start playing with low-latency input. iDrift is designed for Mac games that use keyboard + mouse controls. Your phone becomes the controller. Console-style controls, made for Mac • Dual analog sticks for movement + camera/mouse-look • ABXY action buttons and L1/L2/R1/R2 triggers • Tap-to-click and mouse-look support for aiming and camera control • Optional gyro steering for tilt-based control (great for driving) Per-game profiles and custom key mapping Create profiles for each game with your own keymap: • Map buttons, triggers, and movement to any keyboard keys • Save multiple layouts and switch instantly while you play • Personalize the look with themed controller styles per profile Built for speed, stability, and privacy • Streams controller state at high refresh for responsive gameplay • Reliable button taps + low-latency analog motion • Secure pairing with encrypted MultipeerConnectivity sessions • “Forget device” support on iPhone or Mac to keep trusted devices in sync Mac receiver: lightweight menu-bar app The Mac companion app runs from the menu bar and converts iDrift inputs into keyboard + mouse events. It also manages pairing, trusted devices, and connection status. Ideal for Mac games, emulators, and any title that plays best with a game pad feel, without buying extra hardware.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CloudGear at 88% against Remote Gamepad's 40%. CloudGear also leads on price (Free vs $3.99) and rating (4.8 vs 1.0). Remote Gamepad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, 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
CloudGear is free to download; Remote Gamepad costs $3.99 up front. CloudGear sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Remote Gamepad asks for nothing beyond the download.
CloudGear holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloudGear has 569 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of CloudGear's written reviews are positive against 40% of Remote Gamepad's.
| Parameter | CloudGear | Remote Gamepad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (569 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 569 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bitwise Solutions Limited | Parth Antala |
Customer experience
CloudGear
Remote Gamepad
In-app purchases
CloudGear
- Full Unlock - 1 Month$1.991 Month
- Full Unlock - 1 Year7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Full Unlock - Lifetime$39.99
Remote Gamepad
No in-app purchases
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