Comparison

Gamepad Pro 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

Gamepad Pro

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a wireless game controller for your PC. Gamepad Pro connects your phone to your Windows computer over your home Wi-Fi network and turns it into a fully functional gamepad. Your PC sees a real controller — so it works out of the box with thousands of games on Steam, Epic, Game Pass and more. No cables, no Bluetooth pairing headaches, no expensive hardware. GET PLAYING IN THREE STEPS 1. Install the free Gamepad Pro companion app on your PC from gamepad.pro 2. Scan the QR code shown on your PC with your iPhone 3. Pick a layout and play That's it — pairing takes seconds, and your phone reconnects automatically next time. CHOOSE YOUR CONTROLLER - Xbox layout — the classic twin-stick controller with triggers, bumpers, ABXY and D-pad - PlayStation layout — for games and players that feel at home with symmetric sticks - Retro layout — a clean, simple pad for emulators and classic games - Keyboard — send key presses to your PC for games and apps that want a keyboard - Trackpad — control your PC's mouse pointer right from your phone BUILT FOR GAMING - Ultra-low latency: input is streamed over your local Wi-Fi network using a protocol designed for speed - Real controller emulation: your PC recognizes a genuine Xbox 360 controller — maximum game compatibility, zero per-game setup - Landscape, full-screen layouts designed for thumbs, with big comfortable touch zones - Reconnects automatically when you come back - Screen stays awake while you play WHAT YOU NEED - A Windows 10 or 11 PC with the free Gamepad Pro companion app (download at gamepad.pro) - Your iPhone and PC on the same Wi-Fi network Gamepad Pro is perfect for couch gaming on a media PC, emulators, indie games, racing and platformers, or as an instant second controller when a friend drops by and you're one pad short.

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

Gamepad Pro4 screens
Lose Control3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gamepad Pro at none against Lose Control's 3. Gamepad Pro also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Lose Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Gamepad Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Gamepad Pro versus Lose Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGamepad ProLose Control
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDesoline Inc.JOSE KELVIN NICOLAS PEREZ MONTEZA

In-app purchases

None

Gamepad Pro

No in-app purchases

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 Gamepad Pro free?
Gamepad Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lose Control free?
Lose Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gamepad Pro or Lose Control have ads?
Neither Gamepad Pro nor Lose Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gamepad Pro or Lose Control?
Gamepad Pro ships an update every 2 days, and Lose Control every 2 days. Most recently, Gamepad Pro was updated on October 25, 2026 and Lose Control on October 26, 2026.

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