Comparison

QR_Controller vs Gamepad Remote For TV Games

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

Head to head
About

QR_Controller

Transform your phone into a versatile controller for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This companion app enhances the experience with full-screen mode, haptic feedback, and sensor data passthrough for seamless remote control.

Highlights
  • Phone as PC controller
  • Windows, Mac, Linux support
  • Full-screen mode
  • Haptic feedback
  • Accelerometer/Gyro passthrough
  • Improved notifications
Features
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Use your phone as a controller for: Windows / Mac / Linux This is a companion app to the QR Controller steam app: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3637240/QR_Controller/ Using this adds the following features vs using QR Controller via the browser: - Full Screen - Haptic feedback - Accelerometer / Gyro pass through, even when using local network mode. - Improved notification management. - Horizontal mode, with locked orientation. - Other small improvements.

About

Gamepad Remote For TV Games

Transform your smartphone into a virtual game controller for Android and Smart TVs. Enjoy on-screen joysticks, directional controls, and volume adjustments for a convenient gaming experience without a physical gamepad. Connect easily over WiFi for seamless control.

Highlights
  • Virtual gamepad controls
  • Joystick and directional pad
  • Volume and back controls
  • Easy WiFi device pairing
  • Multiple gamepad themes
  • Device management
Features
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Turn your phone into a virtual game controller for Android/ Smart TV. Gamepad Remote For TV Games helps you control TV games using WiFi from an on-screen gamepad with joystick, directional controls, volume buttons, back actions, and more. Connect your mobile device to Android TV and use simple gamepad controls directly from your screen. This app is useful when a physical controller is not available or when you want a convenient way to play TV games from your phone. Your mobile and TV must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network for pairing and remote controls to work properly. - Virtual Gamepad Controls • Use directional controls for TV gaming • Control Android/ Smart TV using joystick • Access back, mute, and volume controls from one screen • Simple on-screen gamepad layout for easy use - Easy Device Pairing • Pair your device with Android TV using a secure PIN-based connection • Enter the pairing code shown on the TV screen • Connect and start using the virtual gamepad quickly - Device Management • View available TVs on the same network • Connect to a selected Android/ Smart TV device • Disconnect or switch devices anytime - Multiple Gamepad Themes • Choose from different remote gamepad themes • Change themes anytime without reconnecting • Customize the gamepad appearance based on your preference Why Use This App? - Helpful when a physical Gamepad is unavailable - Simple controls for Android/ Smart TV gaming - Easy-to-use interface designed for daily use - Use your phone as a quick gamepad for casual TV gaming sessions Gamepad Remote For TV Games is designed to make Android/smart TV gaming more convenient with a simple virtual gamepad experience. Privacy Policy : http://cloudsync.xyz:8081/consent/policy/KP Terms of Use : http://cloudsync.xyz:8081/consent/policy/TermsOfUse

Screenshots

QR_Controller3 screens
Gamepad Remote For TV Games4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR_Controller at none against Gamepad Remote For TV Games's 10. QR_Controller also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). Gamepad Remote For TV Games's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). 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. Gamepad Remote For TV Games sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. QR_Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR_Controller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gamepad Remote For TV Games has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR_Controller ships an update every 10 days, Gamepad Remote For TV Games every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
QR_Controller versus Gamepad Remote For TV Games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR_ControllerGamepad Remote For TV Games
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.6 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBashar SaadaKushal Patel

In-app purchases

None

QR_Controller

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Gamepad Remote For TV Games

Subscriptions3
  • Remote GamePad Weekly$1.497 Days
  • Remote GamePad Monthly3 Days trial$4.491 Month
  • Remote GamePad Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time7
  • RemoteGamePad14$2.99
  • RemoteGamePad15$2.99
  • RemoteGamePad16$2.99
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  • RemoteGamePAd17$2.99
  • RemoteGamePad18$2.99
  • RemoteGamePad19$2.99
  • RemoteGamePad20$2.99

Questions

Is QR_Controller free?
QR_Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gamepad Remote For TV Games free?
Gamepad Remote For TV Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR_Controller or Gamepad Remote For TV Games?
QR_Controller is rated higher. QR_Controller averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Gamepad Remote For TV Games averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do QR_Controller or Gamepad Remote For TV Games have ads?
Gamepad Remote For TV Games shows ads; QR_Controller does not.
Which is updated more often, QR_Controller or Gamepad Remote For TV Games?
QR_Controller ships an update every 10 days, and Gamepad Remote For TV Games every 2 months. Most recently, QR_Controller was updated on October 31, 2026 and Gamepad Remote For TV Games on October 31, 2026.

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