Comparison

Wireless Gamepad for PC vs Remote Play

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

Head to head
About

Wireless Gamepad for PC

Transform your iPhone into a wireless gamepad for PC gaming. Connect via WiFi for an Xbox-style controller experience with dual joysticks, buttons, and gyro aiming. Enjoy cable-free control for various PC game genres.

Highlights
  • iPhone to PC wireless gamepad
  • Virtual Xbox-style controller
  • WiFi connection with QR code pairing
  • Dual analog joysticks
  • Gyroscope aiming
  • Touchpad mouse mode
  • Multiple control layouts
Features
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Gamepad Controller for PC turns your iPhone into a wireless gamepad controller for Windows PC gaming. Connect your phone over WiFi and use it as a virtual Xbox-style controller for PC games, racing games, action games, shooters, emulators, Steam games, and more. Enjoy smooth mobile game control with dual analog joysticks, D-pad, ABXY buttons, trigger controls, gyroscope aiming, and touchpad mouse mode. Gamepad Controller for PC is designed for players who want a simple, fast, and cable-free way to control PC games using their phone. Setup is quick and easy. Install the Windows server app on your PC, connect your iPhone to the same WiFi network, scan the QR code, and start playing. No extra controller hardware is required. Your phone becomes a wireless PC controller that is ready for everyday gaming, casual play, racing, FPS, arcade games, and remote game control. The app includes multiple layout presets, including Standard, FPS, and Racing layouts, so you can choose the control style that fits your game. Use gyro aiming for supported gameplay, switch to touchpad mode when you need mouse control, and enjoy auto-reconnect support when your WiFi connection drops. Gamepad Controller for PC is built for gamers who need a lightweight wireless controller solution for Windows games. Whether you lost your controller, need an extra gamepad, want to play with friends, or prefer using your phone as a controller, this app gives you a practical and modern way to play. Key Features: Turn your iPhone into a wireless gamepad for PC Use your phone as a virtual Xbox-style controller Connect over WiFi with quick QR code pairing Dual analog joysticks for smooth movement and camera control D-pad and ABXY buttons for classic controller input Gyroscope aiming for supported games Touchpad and mouse mode for easy navigation Standard, FPS, and Racing control layouts Auto-reconnect when WiFi connection drops Designed for Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC gaming Works great for Steam games, racing games, shooters, arcade games, emulators, and casual PC games No cables or extra controller hardware needed Gamepad Controller for PC makes it easy to play PC games using the device already in your pocket. Download now and turn your iPhone into a wireless controller for Windows gaming. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Remote Play

Organize your gaming setup with this app. Track controller details, create custom profiles, and store notes, button layouts, and sensitivity settings. It offers a clean interface for managing all your gaming preferences in one place.

Highlights
  • Discover compatible Bluetooth devices
  • Organize controller information
  • Create custom gaming profiles
  • Save gaming notes and references
  • Store control layouts and button references
  • Manage sensitivity settings
  • Save screenshots and reference images
Features
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Manage your gaming preferences, controller information, and personal setup notes in one convenient place. Keep track of device details, custom profiles, control references, sensitivity settings, screenshots, and gaming notes with a clean and intuitive experience designed for everyday players. Features: • Discover and view nearby compatible Bluetooth devices • Organize controller and device information • Create and manage custom gaming profiles • Save personal notes, tips, and setup references • Store control layouts and button references • Manage sensitivity preferences for different play styles • Save screenshots and reference images for quick access • Favorite important content for faster navigation • Clean and modern gaming-inspired design • Optimized for both iPhone and iPad • Fast and responsive experience • Private local storage on your device • No account required Designed to help players keep their gaming information organized, accessible, and easy to manage in a single place. Information about the auto-renewal of subscription • The pricing are from $6.99 weekly, $19.99 monthly • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost depends on the selected plan • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/2026-lkh/term-of-service Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/2026-lkh/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Wireless Gamepad for PC4 screens
Remote Play4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wireless Gamepad for PC at 100% against Remote Play's 50%. Wireless Gamepad for PC also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). Remote Play's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Wireless Gamepad for PC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Remote Play sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wireless Gamepad for PC ships an update every 2 months, Remote Play every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Wireless Gamepad for PC versus Remote Play: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWireless Gamepad for PCRemote Play
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.9 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—11 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHamid Sher aghaKhac Hieu Le

Customer experience

Wireless Gamepad for PC

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Remote Play

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Wireless Gamepad for PC

Subscriptions2
  • Gamepad pro$2.991 Month
  • Gamepad 1 year$9.991 Year
2 purchases

Remote Play

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium Plan$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium Plan$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Wireless Gamepad for PC free?
Wireless Gamepad for PC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Play free?
Remote Play is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wireless Gamepad for PC or Remote Play have ads?
Wireless Gamepad for PC shows ads; Remote Play does not.
Which is updated more often, Wireless Gamepad for PC or Remote Play?
Wireless Gamepad for PC ships an update every 2 months, and Remote Play every 3 days. Most recently, Wireless Gamepad for PC was updated on October 25, 2026 and Remote Play on October 27, 2026.

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