Comparison

Faceplate vs Virtual Steering Controller

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

Head to head
About

Faceplate

Transform your Apple devices into a powerful gaming console. Stream games with hyper-fast cloud performance and seamless handoff between your iPhone and Apple TV. Enjoy a premium handheld experience with hybrid mouse controls.

Highlights
  • Hybrid cloud gaming
  • Seamless device handoff
  • Mobile gaming mode
  • Apple TV integration
  • Controller and mouse support
Features
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Why buy an expensive console when you already own the best hardware? Experience seamless, hybrid gaming across your Apple devices with hyper-fast cloud performance. Nvidia's GeForce Now backend is so optimized that you’d need a local PC pushing 200 FPS just to beat its input latency. Mobile Mode: Full-throttle gaming in your pocket. Use Hybrid Mouse controls for a premium handheld experience on the go. Apple TV Mode: Not just AirPlay - a total takeover. Pick a game on your iPhone and it hands off directly to the big screen. This is not screen mirroring. Connect your controller directly to the Apple TV for a native, lag-free experience. Mouse and keyboard support is also included. Stop buying extra boxes. Unlock the power of Apple Silicon.

About

Virtual Steering Controller

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a responsive steering wheel for PC driving games. Enjoy low-latency control over WiFi with customizable layouts and analog pedal options. No account or personal data collection required.

Highlights
  • Real-time steering control
  • Low latency performance
  • Customizable on-screen layout
  • Analog and digital pedal options
  • Adjustable sensitivity
  • Works over local WiFi
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Virtual Steering Controller transforms your iPhone or iPad into a customizable controller for PC games over your local WiFi network. Choose the control style that best suits your game, including steering wheel controls, tilt steering, high-range gyro steering, gamepad controls, and mouse-based aiming. Customize layouts, adjust sensitivity, and create a control setup that works for your play style. Download the required PC receiver software from: https://vsteer.pages.dev Key Features • Multiple control modes • Steering Wheel Mode • Tilt Steering • Gyro Wheel (up to 2000° rotation) • Gamepad Mode • Mouse Mode • Fully customizable on-screen layouts • Save multiple custom control layouts • Analog and digital pedal options • Adjustable steering and sensitivity settings • Gyroscope support for compatible devices • Dynamic touch camera controls • Real-time haptic feedback for supported games • Works over your local WiFi network (LAN) • No account required How It Works 1. Download and install the VSteer Receiver on your Windows PC from the website above. 2. Connect your phone and PC to the same local WiFi network. 3. Launch both applications and follow the connection instructions provided in the documentation. Important Information • Requires the VSteer Receiver application on a Windows PC. • Both devices must be connected to the same local network. • Gyroscope-based features require a device with a gyroscope sensor. • Real-time haptic feedback is available for supported games and compatible devices. Virtual Steering Controller provides a flexible and responsive way to control compatible PC games using your phone, without requiring dedicated gaming hardware.

Screenshots

Faceplate4 screens
Virtual Steering Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Faceplate at none against Virtual Steering Controller's shown. Faceplate also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). Virtual Steering Controller's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Faceplate sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Virtual Steering Controller sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Faceplate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Faceplate ships an update every 5 days, Virtual Steering Controller fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Faceplate versus Virtual Steering Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFaceplateVirtual Steering Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings36 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1815.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick BridgemanAgastya Raj C

Customer experience

Faceplate

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Virtual Steering Controller

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Faceplate

One-time4
  • AppleTVFree
  • Mouse$4.99
  • Air$4.99
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  • Controller$4.99
2 purchases

Virtual Steering Controller

One-time2
  • Full Tank Fuel$1.00
  • Virtual Steering Premium$9.99

Questions

Is Faceplate free?
Faceplate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Virtual Steering Controller free?
Virtual Steering Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Faceplate or Virtual Steering Controller?
Faceplate is rated higher. Faceplate averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Virtual Steering Controller averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.
Do Faceplate or Virtual Steering Controller have ads?
Virtual Steering Controller shows ads; Faceplate does not.
Which is updated more often, Faceplate or Virtual Steering Controller?
Faceplate ships an update every 5 days, and Virtual Steering Controller fortnightly. Most recently, Faceplate was updated on October 24, 2026 and Virtual Steering Controller on October 31, 2026.

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