# XBOX vs Remote Gamepad

The clearest difference is rating: XBOX at 4.7 against Remote Gamepad's 4.0. XBOX also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Gamepad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. XBOX asks for nothing beyond the download.

XBOX holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XBOX has 1.7M ratings behind it against 107, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of XBOX's written reviews are positive against 44% of Remote Gamepad's.

XBOX ships an update fortnightly, Remote Gamepad every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XBOX | Remote Gamepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.7M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xbox/id736179781/reviews)** | [4.0 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-gamepad/id6448859108/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7M** | 107 |
| Positive reviews | **50.7% of reviews** | 44.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#60** | — |
| Size | 92 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [Thomas Vos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462943920) |

## What reviewers say

### XBOX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xbox/id736179781)

**Currently charting:** #60 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Stay connected with your gaming community through voice and text chat, notifications, and messages. Discover and purchase games, explore Game Pass content, and share your best gaming moments. This app keeps you in the game, no matter where you play.

**Highlights:** Voice and text chat with friends, Game notifications and achievements, In-app game and add-on purchases, Explore Game Pass catalog and Perks, Share game clips and screenshots, Gaming Copilot for assistance

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless integration with Xbox
- 👍 Convenient remote control features
- 📤 Easy sharing of captures and clips
- 💬 Useful for in-game communication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Issues with account login and verification
- 🔇 Unreliable party chat and voice communication
- 🖼️ Inability to customize profile picture

**Reported bugs**

- Captures not uploading or viewable in the app
- Remote control input lag and inconsistent functionality
- Messaging conversations disappearing or not loading
- Repeated sign-in prompts and account access issues

**Requested features**

- Add ability to browse and purchase games directly in the app
- Improve notification system and message delivery
- Restore achievement tracking and game stats viewing
- Optimize app performance and stability


### Remote Gamepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-gamepad/id6448859108)

Transform your smartphone into a versatile game controller for your PC. Enjoy immersive gaming experiences with on-screen controls or by rotating your phone as a steering wheel. Customize your controller layout and connect wirelessly or via USB.

**Highlights:** Use phone as PC game controller, Steering wheel functionality for racing games, Customizable on-screen controls, Wi-Fi, USB, or Bluetooth connection, Layout editor for custom button configurations, Shareable controller layouts

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for conventional controller lacking
- 💡 Supports controllers connected to phone
- 🚀 Minimal latency over WiFi/wired
- 👍 Rewarding ad placement
- 👍 Works right out of the box

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Promises Bluetooth, doesn't deliver
- 👎 Paid features required for use
- 👎 Limited free trial time
- 👎 Ads are intrusive
- 👎 Bad deadzones with no control

**Reported bugs**

- Bug when pressing 2 buttons simultaneously
- Bluetooth not found in app
- Connection failed when scanning QR code
- App crashes when editing custom mapping
- Remote Gamepad PC app not working

**Requested features**

- Add angle calibration setting
- Optimize Wi-Fi connection for iPad
- Add button name customization
- Make it faster when touching and moving buttons
- Support for macOS


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XBOX free?

XBOX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Remote Gamepad free?

Remote Gamepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, XBOX or Remote Gamepad?

XBOX is rated higher. XBOX averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7M ratings, while Remote Gamepad averages 4.0 from 107 ratings.

### Do XBOX or Remote Gamepad have ads?

Remote Gamepad shows ads; XBOX does not.

### Which is updated more often, XBOX or Remote Gamepad?

XBOX ships an update fortnightly, and Remote Gamepad every 2 weeks. Most recently, XBOX was updated on September 24, 2026 and Remote Gamepad on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*