Comparison

Virtual Steering Controller vs Simple SSH

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

Head to head
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.

About

Simple SSH

Features
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Your servers, one tap away Simple SSH is a clean SSH and SFTP client for iPhone and iPad. Save your hosts, open secure terminals, move files, and switch between active connections without losing your place. SSH terminal - Run multiple sessions and connect to the same host more than once - Rename, duplicate, restore, and switch sessions quickly - Reconnect automatically after network changes or dropped connections - Set keepalive, timeout, charset, environment variables, and an HTTP or SOCKS5 proxy - Run startup snippets or paste saved commands into the terminal SFTP file transfer - Browse remote folders - Upload and download files - Track progress and resume interrupted transfers - Search downloads and open files in other apps - Keep multiple SFTP sessions ready Hosts and keys - Organize hosts in groups and find recent connections - Sign in with a password, Ed25519 or ECDSA private key, key plus password, or SSH certificate - Generate Ed25519 keys on your device - Reuse keys across hosts and export public keys - Use encrypted OpenSSH private keys Security - Check the host-key type and fingerprint before connecting - Get a clear warning when a trusted host key changes - Store credentials in the iOS Keychain - Protect credentials with Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode - Lock the app with a password and optional biometric unlock - Clear copied terminal text automatically The free plan supports up to 2 saved hosts, 2 SSH connections, and 2 SFTP connections at the same time. Simple SSH Pro unlocks unlimited hosts and concurrent connections. Connections go directly from your device to your server. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Virtual Steering Controller4 screens
Simple SSH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple SSH at none against Virtual Steering Controller's 2. Simple SSH also leads on ads (none vs shown). Virtual Steering Controller's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. Virtual Steering Controller sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Simple SSH asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Virtual Steering Controller versus Simple SSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtual Steering ControllerSimple SSH
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAgastya Raj CGeekme

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Virtual Steering Controller

One-time2
  • Full Tank Fuel$1.00
  • Virtual Steering Premium$9.99
None

Simple SSH

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Virtual Steering Controller free?
Virtual Steering Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple SSH free?
Simple SSH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Virtual Steering Controller or Simple SSH have ads?
Virtual Steering Controller shows ads; Simple SSH does not.

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