Comparison

Virtual Steering Controller vs Lose Control

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

Lose Control

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Turn your iPhone into a controller for playing on your Windows PC. Windows sees it as a DualShock 4 or Xbox 360 controller, so it works with Steam games, emulators and any game that supports controllers. PLAY SMOOTHLY: INSTALL LOSE CONTROL HOST For a smooth experience in your games, Lose Control Host must be installed on your Windows PC. It's free at montezajose.github.io/losecontrol. Install it once and it sets everything up (gamepad driver, Firewall and start with Windows) so your iPhone connects by itself every time you open the app, with no cables or setup. FEATURES • Automatic connection over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth: finds your PC on the network by itself. • Up to 4 players at once, each iPhone is a separate controller. • Customizable controls: move, resize or hide any button. • Profiles for every game. • 8 styles: Dark, Light, Neon, Wood, Pastel, Achromatic, Ocean and Sunset. • Floating stick: appears wherever you put your finger. • Steering wheel mode: tilt the iPhone to drive, with brake and gas pedals. • Haptic feedback. • In English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese and Japanese. SUBSCRIPTION 3-day free trial. Then Lose Control Annual for US$4.99 per year (price may vary by country). The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period, in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://montezajose.github.io/losecontrol/privacidad.html

Screenshots

Virtual Steering Controller4 screens
Lose Control3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lose Control at none against Virtual Steering Controller's shown. Lose Control also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Virtual Steering Controller sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Lose Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Virtual Steering Controller ships an update fortnightly, Lose Control every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Virtual Steering Controller versus Lose Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtual Steering ControllerLose Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAgastya Raj CJOSE KELVIN NICOLAS PEREZ MONTEZA

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Virtual Steering Controller

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

Lose Control

Subscriptions2
  • Lose Control Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Lose Control Annual3 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lose Control Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Virtual Steering Controller free?
Virtual Steering Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lose Control free?
Lose Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Virtual Steering Controller or Lose Control have ads?
Virtual Steering Controller shows ads; Lose Control does not.
Which is updated more often, Virtual Steering Controller or Lose Control?
Virtual Steering Controller ships an update fortnightly, and Lose Control every 2 days. Most recently, Virtual Steering Controller was updated on October 28, 2026 and Lose Control on October 26, 2026.

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