Faceplate vs N Game Controller
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Hybrid cloud gaming
- Seamless device handoff
- Mobile gaming mode
- Apple TV integration
- Controller and mouse support
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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.
N Game Controller
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Explore a modern gamepad experience designed for iPhone and iPad. Use interactive virtual controls, try different controller layouts, test inputs, adjust haptics, and personalize the way your gamepad feels. Discover games through a visual catalog with categories, artwork, search, and detailed game information. Features include: • Interactive virtual gamepad • Classic, Arcade, and Racing layouts • Controller input testing tools • Adjustable haptic feedback • Optional button sound effects • Nearby device discovery • Game discovery and search • Game details and recently viewed titles • Landscape interface for iPhone and iPad Some device features and compatibility may vary depending on hardware and system support. Subscribe to get unlimited access to all app's features & services: - Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase. - You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase. - Your subscription will renew automatically, unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - The cost of renewal will be charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Policy-09-17-146 Term Of Use: https://telegra.ph/Term-Of-Use-09-17
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: N Game Controller at daily against Faceplate's every 5 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Faceplate sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and N Game Controller sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Faceplate ships an update every 5 days, N Game Controller daily. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Faceplate | N Game Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Patrick Bridgeman | Ngoc Son Tran |
In-app purchases
Faceplate
- AppleTVFree
- Mouse$4.99
- Air$4.99
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- Controller$4.99
N Game Controller
- Premium Weekly$2.997 Days
- Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$12.991 Year
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