# CloudGear vs Remote Gamepad

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloudGear | Remote Gamepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (569 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudgear-pc-gaming-browser/id6751054342/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-gamepad-idrift/id6757360071/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **569** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 58 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bitwise Solutions Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1130455448) | [Parth Antala](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648952099) |

## What reviewers say

### CloudGear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudgear-pc-gaming-browser/id6751054342)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Unlock - 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Full Unlock - 1 Year | $14.99 | per year |
| Full Unlock - Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### Remote Gamepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-gamepad-idrift/id6757360071)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CloudGear free?

CloudGear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Remote Gamepad free?

Remote Gamepad costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CloudGear or Remote Gamepad?

CloudGear is rated higher. CloudGear averages 4.8 out of 5 from 569 ratings, while Remote Gamepad averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do CloudGear or Remote Gamepad have ads?

Neither CloudGear nor Remote Gamepad shows ads.

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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.*