Comparison

TapDeck vs Gamepad Pro

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

Head to head
About

TapDeck

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a personalized PC gaming controller. Enjoy a fast, reliable connection and design custom layouts to match your play style. Personalize your experience with unique themes.

Highlights
  • Customizable PC gaming controller
  • Personalized layout design
  • Fast, reliable wired connection
  • Unique theme personalization
  • iPhone and iPad support
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a fully customizable PC gaming controller. Connect with a fast, reliable wired connection, design a layout that fits your play style, and personalize your controller with unique themes. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Gamepad Pro

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a wireless game controller for your PC. Gamepad Pro connects your phone to your Windows computer over your home Wi-Fi network and turns it into a fully functional gamepad. Your PC sees a real controller — so it works out of the box with thousands of games on Steam, Epic, Game Pass and more. No cables, no Bluetooth pairing headaches, no expensive hardware. GET PLAYING IN THREE STEPS 1. Install the free Gamepad Pro companion app on your PC from gamepad.pro 2. Scan the QR code shown on your PC with your iPhone 3. Pick a layout and play That's it — pairing takes seconds, and your phone reconnects automatically next time. CHOOSE YOUR CONTROLLER - Xbox layout — the classic twin-stick controller with triggers, bumpers, ABXY and D-pad - PlayStation layout — for games and players that feel at home with symmetric sticks - Retro layout — a clean, simple pad for emulators and classic games - Keyboard — send key presses to your PC for games and apps that want a keyboard - Trackpad — control your PC's mouse pointer right from your phone BUILT FOR GAMING - Ultra-low latency: input is streamed over your local Wi-Fi network using a protocol designed for speed - Real controller emulation: your PC recognizes a genuine Xbox 360 controller — maximum game compatibility, zero per-game setup - Landscape, full-screen layouts designed for thumbs, with big comfortable touch zones - Reconnects automatically when you come back - Screen stays awake while you play WHAT YOU NEED - A Windows 10 or 11 PC with the free Gamepad Pro companion app (download at gamepad.pro) - Your iPhone and PC on the same Wi-Fi network Gamepad Pro is perfect for couch gaming on a media PC, emulators, indie games, racing and platformers, or as an instant second controller when a friend drops by and you're one pad short.

Screenshots

TapDeck4 screens
Gamepad Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gamepad Pro at none against TapDeck's 6. Gamepad Pro also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads and device support 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. TapDeck sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Gamepad Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TapDeck ships an update every 5 days, Gamepad Pro every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TapDeck versus Gamepad Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapDeckGamepad Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYashua EvansDesoline Inc.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

TapDeck

One-time6
  • Tier 1 Tokens Pack$0.99
  • Tier 2 Tokens Pack$1.99
  • Tier 3 Tokens Pack$4.99
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  • Tier 4 Tokens Pack$9.99
  • Tier 5 Tokens Pack$19.99
  • Tier 6 Tokens Pack$49.99
None

Gamepad Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TapDeck free?
TapDeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gamepad Pro free?
Gamepad Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TapDeck or Gamepad Pro have ads?
Neither TapDeck nor Gamepad Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TapDeck or Gamepad Pro?
TapDeck ships an update every 5 days, and Gamepad Pro every 2 days. Most recently, TapDeck was updated on October 9, 2026 and Gamepad Pro on October 17, 2026.

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