# iKontroller vs Gamepad Pro

The clearest difference is rating: iKontroller at 4.2 against Gamepad Pro's 1.0. iKontroller also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). Gamepad Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

iKontroller holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iKontroller has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iKontroller ships an update every 2 weeks, Gamepad Pro every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iKontroller | Gamepad Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikontroller/id6755539340/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamepad-pro-remote-for-pc/id6793488935/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 21 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Richlen Murden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854463483) | [Desoline Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651415351) |

## What reviewers say

### iKontroller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikontroller/id6755539340)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iKontroller Gold Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| iKontroller Gold | $14.99 | one-time |


### Gamepad Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamepad-pro-remote-for-pc/id6793488935)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iKontroller free?

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

### Is Gamepad Pro free?

Gamepad Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iKontroller or Gamepad Pro?

iKontroller is rated higher. iKontroller averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Gamepad Pro averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iKontroller or Gamepad Pro have ads?

Neither iKontroller nor Gamepad Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iKontroller or Gamepad Pro?

iKontroller ships an update every 2 weeks, and Gamepad Pro every 2 days. Most recently, iKontroller was updated on October 24, 2026 and Gamepad Pro on October 29, 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.*