Comparison

RTM vs QR_Controller

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

Head to head
About

RTM

This app allows you to play PC and PlayStation 2 games directly on your iPhone. It features a customizable on-screen gamepad, live in-game translation, and performance enhancements for a smooth gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Play PC games on iOS
  • PlayStation 2 emulator
  • Customizable on-screen gamepad
  • Live in-game translator
  • Hardware controller support
  • Save and load states
Features
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RTM-EMU is the most ambitious emulator on iOS — built to run PC games and PlayStation 2 classics natively on your iPhone, with the polish of a modern app and the flexibility of a real desktop emulator. Two emulators in one app - PC — runs PC games right on iOS. Drop in your favourite point-and-click adventure, RPG, indie title, or retro Windows classic and it runs. No jailbreak, no sideloading, no PC required. - PS2 — relive the PlayStation 2 era with the included PS2 emulator core. Bring your own legally-owned ISOs. - More on the way — vote for the next emulator we add right from the in-app Discord button. Quick-launch hub A unique drag-and-hold pie wheel lets you pick your emulator with a flick. Hold any segment for a second to set it as your default — the next time you open the app it jumps straight to your favourite. A controller that fits your hand - Built-in on-screen gamepad with multiple layouts (analog stick + face buttons, WASD circle, Type-C custom layout). - Customise everything — drag any button to any spot, resize, mix-and-match analog sticks, mouse-cursor pads, or labelled keys. - Two-controller support so you can play split-screen co-op classics. - Plug in MFi or PS / Xbox controllers — full hardware controller support is built in. Live in-game translator Stuck on a Japanese RPG? Tap the globe icon and RTM EMU captures the screen, OCRs the on-screen text, and overlays a live translation in your language. Supports English, Mandarin, and more on the way. Save & load anywhere - Save states on PS2 (and on PC with Pro) — pick up exactly where you left off. Performance you can feel - Selectable CPU profile (P3 fast mode) for demanding games. - HD-graphics toggle, frame-skip, FPS overlay, optional black-screen filter. - Click-only mouse mode for AGS / point-and-click games (smoother than per-pixel tracking). Localised Full English and 中文 support, with more languages on the roadmap. RTM Pro — support the dev, get the best experience A single $2.99 / month tier unlocks: - Save / Load State on PC - HD Graphics on every emulator - Advanced configuration controls - 2nd on-screen controller - Custom on-screen controller editor - Unlimited Translator (free tier: 100 / day) - Direct line to feature requests We promise: every cent goes back into making this the best emulator on iOS. No ads. No data harvesting. Just the dev, the code, and you. --- Bring your own games. Use only legally-obtained software, ROMs, and ISOs you own. RTM EMU does not provide game files of any kind. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

QR_Controller

Transform your phone into a versatile controller for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This companion app enhances the experience with full-screen mode, haptic feedback, and sensor data passthrough for seamless remote control.

Highlights
  • Phone as PC controller
  • Windows, Mac, Linux support
  • Full-screen mode
  • Haptic feedback
  • Accelerometer/Gyro passthrough
  • Improved notifications
Features
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Use your phone as a controller for: Windows / Mac / Linux This is a companion app to the QR Controller steam app: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3637240/QR_Controller/ Using this adds the following features vs using QR Controller via the browser: - Full Screen - Haptic feedback - Accelerometer / Gyro pass through, even when using local network mode. - Improved notification management. - Horizontal mode, with locked orientation. - Other small improvements.

Screenshots

RTM3 screens
QR_Controller3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: QR_Controller at 5.0 against RTM's 3.4. QR_Controller also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). RTM's advantage is ratings volume (382 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). 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. RTM sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. QR_Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR_Controller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RTM has 382 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RTM ships an update every 3 days, QR_Controller every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RTM versus QR_Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRTMQR_Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (382 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings382 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size229 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRatthamontree BurimasBashar Saada

In-app purchases

3 purchases

RTM

Subscriptions2
  • Standard plan$0.991 Month
  • Pro plan$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro plan$44.99
None

QR_Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RTM free?
RTM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR_Controller free?
QR_Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RTM or QR_Controller?
QR_Controller is rated higher. RTM averages 3.4 out of 5 from 382 ratings, while QR_Controller averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RTM or QR_Controller have ads?
Neither RTM nor QR_Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RTM or QR_Controller?
RTM ships an update every 3 days, and QR_Controller every 10 days. Most recently, RTM was updated on October 31, 2026 and QR_Controller on October 31, 2026.

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