Comparison

GyroBridge vs PCTransfer

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

Head to head
About

GyroBridge

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Take control of your PC games in a whole new way. This app transforms your iPhone into a fully capable game controller that sends real‑time input including analog triggers and gyro motion directly to your Windows PC. Just install the companion Receiver on your Windows machine, connect from the iPhone app, plug in your favorite iPhone‑compatible controller (like Backbone One), and you’re ready to play. Enable the built‑in Gyro Mode to steer, aim, or drive simply by rotating your phone, giving you console‑grade precision without any extra hardware. Perfect for racing games, shooters, emulators, or any title that benefits from smooth, accurate input. Full Controller Input - Send buttons, sticks, and triggers directly to your PC Gyro Motion Support - Use your phone’s rotation for steering, aiming, or camera control Low‑Latency Connection - Designed for fast, responsive gameplay Controller Accessory Support - Works with Backbone One and other MFi‑style controllers Simple Setup - Install the Windows Receiver, connect, and play Local Network Connectivity - No cables required Whether you're drifting through corners or fine‑tuning your aim, this app gives you a new level of control over your PC games.

About

PCTransfer

Features
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Transferring files between your iPhone and PC has never been this simple. Just turn on PCTransfer, type the address shown on your iPhone into any browser on your PC, and you're ready to go. No cables. No software to install on your PC. No complicated setup. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open PCTransfer and tap START SERVER. 2. Make sure your iPhone and PC are on the same Wi-Fi network. 3. Type the address shown into your PC's browser. 4. Download files from your iPhone — or upload files to it. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Transfer photos, videos, documents and more. • Download files from your iPhone to your PC — free and unlimited. • Import photos and files from your iPhone directly into the app. • Preview files before transferring using the built-in viewer. • Manage your files: view, delete, and organize with ease. FREE vs PRO The free version allows you to download files to your PC without limits and upload files up to 5MB each. PCTransfer Pro (one-time purchase) unlocks: • Unlimited file size uploads from your PC to your iPhone. • No ads. No subscriptions. Pay once, use forever.

Screenshots

GyroBridge2 screens
PCTransfer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GyroBridge at none against PCTransfer's 1. GyroBridge also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, 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. PCTransfer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GyroBridge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GyroBridge ships an update every 3 days, PCTransfer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
GyroBridge versus PCTransfer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGyroBridgePCTransfer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNick NJorge Sanchez Reyes

In-app purchases

None

GyroBridge

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PCTransfer

One-time1
  • PCTransfer Pro$1.99

Questions

Is GyroBridge free?
GyroBridge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PCTransfer free?
PCTransfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GyroBridge or PCTransfer have ads?
PCTransfer shows ads; GyroBridge does not.
Which is updated more often, GyroBridge or PCTransfer?
GyroBridge ships an update every 3 days, and PCTransfer every 5 weeks. Most recently, GyroBridge was updated on September 17, 2026 and PCTransfer on August 18, 2026.

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