Comparison

iKontroller vs VideoWallAR

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iKontroller

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a versatile Mac controller. Utilize a high-precision touchpad, customizable buttons, and joystick/gyrostick mapping for seamless remote operation. Connect via Wi-Fi, cellular, or USB.

Highlights
  • High-precision touchpad
  • Customizable buttons and joystick
  • Gyrostick control
  • Multiple connection options (Wi-Fi, USB)
  • Companion desktop app required
Features
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iKontroller transforms your iPhone and iPad into the perfect controller for your Mac. How does iKontroller achieve this? • Touchpad High-precision touchpad with relative and absolute modes. Relative mode is used in games to move the camera around. Absolute mode is used to move your cursor around. • Left region & Right region / Combined Left & Right region Left region allows you to perform the left single click, double/triple click and long press. Right region allows you to perform the right single click, double/triple click and long press. • Scroll region It allows you to scroll vertically or horizontally. • Button You can map a button to a specific key on your keyboard. Once mapped, pressing that button will trigger the corresponding key on your Mac. • Joystick You can map a joystick to 4 specific keys on your keyboard. Once mapped, moving the joystick in any direction will trigger the corresponding key(s) on your Mac. • Gyrostick You can map a gyrostick to 4 specific keys on your keyboard. Once mapped, tilting and rotating your device in any direction will trigger the corresponding key(s) on your Mac. How does iKontroller connect to my Mac? • Wi-Fi network, Cellular network, USB-C cable or Lightning cable What does iKontroller require? • Local network permission • The companion app named „iKontroller Desktop“ on your Mac. App Store link: https://apps.apple.com/app/ikontroller-desktop/id6755576478?mt=12 For more info; visit iKontroller support: https://biskuitmarie.github.io/ikontroller-support/

About

VideoWallAR

Features
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Plan and preview multi-panel video walls at true scale using augmented reality. VideowallAR lets you configure panel size, orientation, aspect ratio, rows, columns, and bezel spacing, then place the complete videowall on a real wall with AR. Features: True-scale AR placement on detected walls Common panel sizes from 43 to 85 inches Flexible rows, columns, orientation, aspect ratio, and bezel controls Live physical dimensions, area, estimated power, weight, and recommended viewing distance Dark screens, test pattern, or your own photo and video content Span media across the complete wall or repeat it on every panel Place and manage multiple videowalls Optional LiDAR and People occlusion Capture AR photos and screen recordings to Photos No account is required. Your camera and selected media are processed on device and never transmitted by the app. AR placement works on compatible iPhone and iPad models. For the best wall detection, surface tracking, and occlusion experience, a LiDAR-equipped iPhone Pro or iPad Pro is recommended.

Screenshots

iKontroller4 screens
VideoWallAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VideoWallAR at none against iKontroller's 2. VideoWallAR also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iKontroller sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. VideoWallAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iKontroller ships an update every 2 weeks, VideoWallAR every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iKontroller versus VideoWallAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriKontrollerVideoWallAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichlen MurdenIBRAHIM KUCUKKAYA

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iKontroller

Subscriptions1
  • iKontroller Gold Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • iKontroller Gold$14.99
None

VideoWallAR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iKontroller free?
iKontroller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VideoWallAR free?
VideoWallAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iKontroller or VideoWallAR have ads?
Neither iKontroller nor VideoWallAR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iKontroller or VideoWallAR?
iKontroller ships an update every 2 weeks, and VideoWallAR every 3 days. Most recently, iKontroller was updated on October 8, 2026 and VideoWallAR on October 12, 2026.

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