# iKontroller vs Phone Controller

The clearest difference is rating: Phone Controller at 5.0 against iKontroller's 4.2. Phone Controller also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). iKontroller's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, 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. 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: iKontroller has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | iKontroller | Phone Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikontroller/id6755539340/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-controller/id6811429633/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Richlen Murden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854463483) | [Jake Jin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896288107) |

## 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 |


### 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 iKontroller free?

iKontroller 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, iKontroller or Phone Controller?

Phone Controller is rated higher. iKontroller averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Phone Controller averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iKontroller or Phone Controller have ads?

Neither iKontroller nor Phone Controller 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.*