Comparison

Faceplate vs N Game 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

N Game Controller

Features
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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

Screenshots

Faceplate4 screens
N Game Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Faceplate versus N Game Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFaceplateN Game Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1817.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick BridgemanNgoc Son Tran

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Faceplate

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

N Game Controller

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Faceplate free?
Faceplate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is N Game Controller free?
N Game Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Faceplate or N Game Controller have ads?
Neither Faceplate nor N Game Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Faceplate or N Game Controller?
Faceplate ships an update every 5 days, and N Game Controller daily. Most recently, Faceplate was updated on September 22, 2026 and N Game Controller on October 13, 2026.

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