Comparison

Phone Controller vs N Game Controller

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

Head to head
About

Phone Controller

Transform your iPhone into a wireless gamepad for your Windows PC. Customize button layouts, add motion and touch feedback, and connect multiple devices over your local Wi-Fi network. Requires a companion app and driver installation on your PC.

Highlights
  • Wireless gamepad for Windows PC
  • Customizable button layouts
  • Motion and touch feedback
  • Connect multiple devices
  • Local network connection
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Turn your iPhone into a wireless gamepad for a Windows PC on the same Wi-Fi network. Phone Controller requires the Phone Controller Windows companion and the ViGEmBus virtual controller driver on your PC. Install them before playing. This app does not connect directly to a game console and does not include games. CUSTOMIZE YOUR CONTROLS Use a full two-stick controller or left- or right-hand single-stick layouts. Move and resize buttons, with separate saved layouts for portrait, landscape and upright or sideways holding. Use independent touches for sticks and buttons. ADD MOTION AND TOUCH FEEDBACK Enable optional gyroscope and accelerometer controls for compatible PC software through the companion's DSU motion bridge. Adjust sensitivity and calibrate while still. Optional iPhone haptics provide feedback for button presses and stick movement. Motion support depends on the game or emulator and its configuration. CONNECT ON YOUR LOCAL NETWORK Scan the QR code in the Windows companion using the in-app scanner, or paste the pairing URL. Keep the companion open while playing. Up to four phones can connect as independent controllers. One phone supplies one motion source. No app account, ads or analytics. Use a trusted private network: local controller traffic is unencrypted. See the privacy policy for the data sent to your computer. Compatibility: iPhone with iOS 17 or later; Windows PC with the companion and ViGEmBus installed; both devices on the same local network. Games must support compatible controller input. Motion requires a compatible DSU client. Standalone left/right layouts require manual game or emulator bindings. Haptic feedback depends on device hardware. Phone Controller is an independent app and is not affiliated with Nintendo or Microsoft. Joy-Con and Xbox names describe control compatibility. The app does not provide IR, NFC, Nintendo HD rumble or absolute positional tracking.

About

N Game Controller

Features
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Explore a modern gamepad experience designed for iPhone and iPad. Use interactive virtual controls, try different controller layouts, test inputs, adjust haptics, and personalize the way your gamepad feels. Discover games through a visual catalog with categories, artwork, search, and detailed game information. Features include: • Interactive virtual gamepad • Classic, Arcade, and Racing layouts • Controller input testing tools • Adjustable haptic feedback • Optional button sound effects • Nearby device discovery • Game discovery and search • Game details and recently viewed titles • Landscape interface for iPhone and iPad Some device features and compatibility may vary depending on hardware and system support. Subscribe to get unlimited access to all app's features & services: - Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase. - You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase. - Your subscription will renew automatically, unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - The cost of renewal will be charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Policy-09-17-146 Term Of Use: https://telegra.ph/Term-Of-Use-09-17

Screenshots

Phone Controller4 screens
N Game Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Phone Controller at none against N Game Controller's 3. On price, ads, 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. N Game Controller sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Phone Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Phone Controller versus N Game Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhone ControllerN Game Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJake JinNgoc Son Tran

In-app purchases

None

Phone Controller

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

N Game Controller

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Phone Controller free?
Phone Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is N Game Controller free?
N Game Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Phone Controller or N Game Controller have ads?
Neither Phone Controller nor N Game Controller shows ads.

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