# TapDeck vs Phone Controller

The clearest difference is rating: Phone Controller at 5.0 against TapDeck's 3.3. Phone Controller also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). TapDeck's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TapDeck sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Phone Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

Phone Controller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | TapDeck | Phone Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapdeck-pc-controller/id6755589889/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-controller/id6811429633/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yashua Evans](https://appshunter.io/developer/1347639260) | [Jake Jin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896288107) |

## What reviewers say

### TapDeck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapdeck-pc-controller/id6755589889)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tier 1 Tokens Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tier 2 Tokens Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tier 3 Tokens Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tier 4 Tokens Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tier 5 Tokens Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Tier 6 Tokens Pack | $49.99 | 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 TapDeck free?

TapDeck 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, TapDeck or Phone Controller?

Phone Controller is rated higher. TapDeck averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Phone Controller averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TapDeck or Phone Controller have ads?

Neither TapDeck 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.*