Comparison

CCP Custom Control Pad Lite vs PC Remote

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

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About

CCP Custom Control Pad Lite

Transform your mobile device into a customizable keyboard, joystick, or trackpad for your PC or Mac. Create and share custom layouts with buttons, sliders, and joysticks, and control your computer wirelessly. Receive data from your PC to display on your device.

Highlights
  • Customizable keyboard, joystick, and trackpad
  • Wireless PC/Mac control
  • Create, edit, and share custom layouts
  • Import images for layout customization
  • Receive data from PC/Mac applications
  • Supports multiple connected devices
Features
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* LITE Version includes only 1 skin and allows to edit only 1 layout (but has over 40 available to use) ** Check out trailer : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_H3Mc_JefU *** WARNING*** need to download a server application for your PC or Mac from www.frozenpepper.it/ccp With Custom Control Pad you can turn your iPad or iPhone into a customizable keyboard / joystick / trackpad to control you PC / Mac. Set up and save “Layouts” of buttons , labels, virtual joysticks, sliders, and other gui elements, and assign to each a specific input to be reproduced on the PC or Mac you are working on. (example, a button on iPad could communicate to PC ”CTRL + ALT + S″ to execute the "Save as" function in applications). CCP is able to reproduce keyboard, joystick and trackpad inputs on your PC or Mac (Midi and OSC coming soon). Totally customize the graphics of your layouts, either by creating and sharing full skins, or by adding your camera roll images to your layouts. CCP can also receive data from the PC, and thanks to CCP API you can customize your application or game (or mod it) so to display the data you want on your touch screen device ! (So that a game or application can customize and dynamically update content and controls displayed on your mobile device running CCP) Main Features : - Stop remembering hundreds of keyboard shortcuts for the various applications and games you use in your daily PC life. - Control your PC / Mac wirelessly with your touch screen device. - Trackpad support - Turn your iPad or iPhone into a customizable keyboard / joystick or both together ! - Fully customizable virtual joysticks, set ranges, sensibility etc directly on CCP and see the effects immediately in your games. - Create, edit and share layouts (Lite version is limited to 1 custom layout). - Add buttons, virtual joysticks, sliders, labels, and other graphic elements to your layouts - Totally customize your layouts thanks to skin based editing. - Free Skin Creator application for PC/Mac. - 2 finger swipe to switch to next layout in current folder. Create multiple layouts for the same game / application, and rapidly switch them according to your needs. - Start using CCP immediately thanks to the growing collection of “default” layouts that ship with the application (over 40 available in version 1.0) - Download layouts made by other users with a in-app server browser - Tie a layout to a specific application or game, so that switching Application on your pc will also load the correct layout on your iOs device - Import images from your camera roll and use them a layout elements. - Connect multiple devices to a single PC/Mac, allowing you to use all the touch screen space you can gather. -Extensive font support. Use fonts provided by the skin you are using or browse the whole system fonts library. -Folder structure allows for easy organisation. -Public API allows applications and games on PC/Mac to send data to CCP, mod creators and developers can connect to CCP and use it to display realtime data. -Symbols support, no more going crazy on your PC to find how to write a certain symbol ! Applications supported by default layouts (available with app download, all other applications are supported but you might need to create or download a Layout for it) : - Final Cut Pro - Logic Pro - Office suite - Keynote (turn your iPhone into a Power Point / Keynote remote controller) - Photoshop - Illustrator - Maya - Lightwave - xCode - Visual studio - Finale - VLC - Unity 3d And games : - Kerbal Space Program (with a Mod for it you can read display KSP data on your iOs device) - Arma 3 - Battlefield sieries - Dota 2 - Eve Online - F.I.F.A soccer game. - Pes - Flight Simulator X - X Plane 10 - Grid 2 - MechWarrior online - Total War Rome 2 - Wargame Airland Battle - X3 We have many other features coming with future updates, so give a look at our website to provide suggestions and feedback, all feedback is much appreciated.

About

PC Remote

Control your PC remotely from your smartphone. Enjoy enhanced gaming, stream your screen and camera, and use your phone as a wireless mouse and keyboard. Securely access your computer from anywhere for work or play.

Highlights
  • Enhanced PC gaming controls
  • Real-time screen and camera sharing
  • Use phone as virtual webcam
  • Wireless mouse and keyboard control
  • Multi-display support
  • Effortless file transfer
  • Secure remote connections
Features
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Elevate your PC experience with Monect PC Remote, a versatile and free app designed to give you full control of your computer — whether you're nearby or miles away. Key Features: * Enhanced Gaming: Immerse yourself in PC gaming with custom button layouts and onboard sensors. Tailor them to your preferences for an unbeatable gaming experience. * Real-time Screen and Camera Sharing: Share your PC screen and camera feed seamlessly with your smartphone. Experience your PC as if it's right in your hand. * Virtual Camera: Use your phone’s high-quality camera as a virtual webcam on your PC. Perfect for video calls, streaming, and online meetings with crystal-clear visuals. * Mouse and Keyboard Control: Use your phone as a wireless mouse and keyboard for your PC. Navigate, type, and control your computer effortlessly from anywhere. * Multi-Display Capabilities: Expand your workspace by adding up to 4 virtual displays to your PC, boosting productivity and multitasking. * Effortless File Transfer: Seamlessly transfer files between your devices for ultimate convenience. * Top-Notch Security: Rest easy with our 256 Bit AES Session Encoding for secure remote network connections. How to Use: 1. Installation: Download Monect PC Remote from Google Play and the PC Remote Receiver from [https://www.monect.com/](https://www.monect.com/) on your computer. 2. Connect Your Device: Choose from multiple connection options: * Local Wi-Fi (on the same network) * Remote Wi-Fi (across different networks) Experience the freedom and control that Monect PC Remote offers, making your PC a truly versatile and powerful tool for work, play, and creativity — now with Virtual Camera and wireless Mouse & Keyboard control for even more possibilities.

Screenshots

CCP Custom Control Pad Lite4 screens
PC Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CCP Custom Control Pad Lite at 3.9 against PC Remote's 3.2. CCP Custom Control Pad Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). PC Remote's advantage is ratings volume (301 vs 12) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price 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. PC Remote sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. CCP Custom Control Pad Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CCP Custom Control Pad Lite holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PC Remote has 301 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of CCP Custom Control Pad Lite's written reviews are positive against 33% of PC Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CCP Custom Control Pad Lite ships an update every 2 months, PC Remote monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
CCP Custom Control Pad Lite versus PC Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCCP Custom Control Pad LitePC Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (12 ratings) — better3.2 (301 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better32.7% of reviews
Number of ratings12301 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrozenPepperMonect (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

CCP Custom Control Pad Lite

All ratings12 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral13.3%
Negative26.7%

PC Remote

All ratings301 ratings
Positive53.2%
Neutral8.6%
Negative38.2%
Written reviews499 reviews
Positive32.7%
Neutral13.4%
Negative53.9%

Bugs and requests

CCP Custom Control Pad Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PC Remote

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • QR code scanner not working
  • Remote desktop not functioning
  • Buttons getting stuck
  • Crashes on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Custom layout editor
  • Improved gamepad support
  • Ability to control volume and system functions
  • Bluetooth/USB connection option

In-app purchases

None

CCP Custom Control Pad Lite

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

PC Remote

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Access – Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Access – 3 Months3 Days trial$4.993 Months
  • Premium Access – 6 Months3 Days trial$8.996 Months
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  • Premium Access – Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time4
  • VIP for 3 month$7.99
  • VIP for 6 month$12.99
  • VIP for 1 year$19.99
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  • VIP Services$59.99

Questions

Is CCP Custom Control Pad Lite free?
CCP Custom Control Pad Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PC Remote free?
PC Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CCP Custom Control Pad Lite or PC Remote?
CCP Custom Control Pad Lite is rated higher. CCP Custom Control Pad Lite averages 3.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while PC Remote averages 3.2 from 301 ratings.
Do CCP Custom Control Pad Lite or PC Remote have ads?
PC Remote shows ads; CCP Custom Control Pad Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, CCP Custom Control Pad Lite or PC Remote?
CCP Custom Control Pad Lite ships an update every 2 months, and PC Remote monthly. Most recently, CCP Custom Control Pad Lite was updated on September 23, 2026 and PC Remote on October 15, 2026.

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