Comparison

Game Controller Apps vs ShootingPlus V3

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

Head to head
About

Game Controller Apps

Discover iOS games optimized for MFi controllers. Find game news, guides, and a controller tester. Get direct App Store links and YouTube trailers for supported titles.

Highlights
  • MFi controller game discovery
  • Game news and guides
  • Game controller tester
  • App Store links
  • YouTube game trailers
  • New game notifications
Features
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All iOS games which are optimised with game controllers. • Game News • Game Guides • Game Controller Tester If you have a MFi game controller, you can use this free App to see all games which work with game controllers. • Playstation 4 - DualShock 4 Wireless • Playstation 5 - DualSense • Xbox Wireless • SteelSeries Nimbus • SteelSeries Stratus XL • Steelseries Stratus • Moga Rebel • Moga Ace Power, • Mad Catz® C.T.R.L.i • Mad Catz® Micro • PXN-Speedy • Megadream • Horipad • Logitech PowerShell • Gamevice • ... FEATURES: • Overview of all games optimized for game controllers • Detailed information of every game • Direct links to the App Store. • Youtube game trailers for nearly every Game • Game Controller Tester NOTIFICATIONS: • when new games become available • when games become cheaper CATEGORIES: • All games sorted by name or date • Games by category (sports, action, strategy, ...) • Top 200 game charts • Search function • Sort function UPDATES: • The game list is updated periodically over the air. SUBSCRIPTION: • Premium: - Remove Ads - Unlock all controller features like haptic feedback or adaptive triggers • Payments are charged to the user’s Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless the user cancels at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The account is charged for renewal within 24-hours before the end of the current period. Users can manage and cancel subscriptions in their account settings on the App Store. Since there is no section for game controller games on the App Store, this App is the only way for searching game controller compatible games. Website: https://www.emoji-apps.com/game-controller.html App trailer: http://youtu.be/lBGvvgX9c1c Privacy policy: http://www.emoji-apps.com/Apps/Game_Controller/terms_and_privacy/privacy_policy.html Terms of Use: http://www.emoji-apps.com/Apps/Game_Controller/terms_and_privacy/terms.html Enjoy this App ツ

About

ShootingPlus V3

This tool allows you to connect Bluetooth keyboards, mice, and gamepads to your iOS devices. It provides specific instructions for pairing different types of controllers to ensure seamless integration for gaming and productivity.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth gamepad connection
  • Bluetooth keyboard connection
  • Bluetooth mouse connection
  • iOS mode switching
  • Troubleshooting guidance
Features
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ShootingPlus V3 gamepad, Keyboard & Mouse converter Bluetooth tool. Make sure the Bluetooth device is in iOS mode before connecting Bluetooth. Bluetooth connection method:  Keyboard & Mouse converter: Generally, first you should cancel paired the Bluetooth, then disconnect the power, then connect the power, and then press the left Ctrl + 2 (the 2 on the W button) to switch to the iOS mode, then connect to Bluetooth, and then open the App. Gamepad: For Most of Gamepads, first you should cancel paired the Bluetooth. Then turn off the Gamepad, then long press and hold the Y + Home button to turn on the Gamepad to switch to iOS mode, connect to Bluetooth, and then open the App. (Specific Gamepad may have other switching methods) If you have any questions, please contact us at: shootingplus@shootingplus.com.cn

Screenshots

Game Controller Apps4 screens
ShootingPlus V34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Game Controller Apps at 4.2 against ShootingPlus V3's 2.2. Game Controller Apps also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 17%). ShootingPlus V3's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. Game Controller Apps sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. ShootingPlus V3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Game Controller Apps holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 363 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Game Controller Apps's written reviews are positive against 17% of ShootingPlus V3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Game Controller Apps ships an update every 2 months, ShootingPlus V3 monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Game Controller Apps versus ShootingPlus V3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGame Controller AppsShootingPlus V3
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (363 ratings) — better2.2 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews54.1% of reviews — better17.2% of reviews
Number of ratings3631.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.211.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB58 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEmoji Apps GmbHShenzhen Qixiong Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Game Controller Apps

All ratings363 ratings
Positive80.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative16.5%
Written reviews333 reviews
Positive54.1%
Neutral10.2%
Negative35.7%

ShootingPlus V3

All ratings1,079 ratings
Positive24.9%
Neutral8.4%
Negative66.6%
Written reviews1,584 reviews
Positive17.2%
Neutral8.6%
Negative74.2%

User reviews

Game Controller Apps

From 363 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 💡 Helpful for finding controller-supported games

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Paid features/ads
  • 🔍 Limited game selection

ShootingPlus V3

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Solid controller
  • 👍 Works well with PUBG and Call of Duty
  • 💡 Allows custom button mapping
  • 👍 Comfortable to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues on newer iOS versions
  • 🐛 Doesn't work with PS4/Xbox controllers
  • 🐛 Presets not always working as expected
  • 🐛 Confusing setup process

Bugs and requests

Game Controller Apps

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Search function not working
  • Compatibility issues with certain devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add more game categories
  • Improve search functionality
  • Support for more controllers (e.g. Xbox, Nintendo)

ShootingPlus V3

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Bluetooth connectivity problems
  • Presets not loading or saving correctly
  • Floating icon not working as expected
  • Incompatibility with latest iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more games (e.g. Minecraft, Real Racing 3)
  • Allow saving of custom presets
  • Improve joystick sensitivity and controls
  • Add option to invert Y-axis
  • Make the app more user-friendly

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Game Controller Apps

Subscriptions4
  • Remove Ads$0.991 Year
  • Premium3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

ShootingPlus V3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Game Controller Apps free?
Game Controller Apps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShootingPlus V3 free?
ShootingPlus V3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Game Controller Apps or ShootingPlus V3?
Game Controller Apps is rated higher. Game Controller Apps averages 4.2 out of 5 from 363 ratings, while ShootingPlus V3 averages 2.2 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Game Controller Apps or ShootingPlus V3 have ads?
Game Controller Apps shows ads; ShootingPlus V3 does not.
Which is updated more often, Game Controller Apps or ShootingPlus V3?
Game Controller Apps ships an update every 2 months, and ShootingPlus V3 monthly. Most recently, Game Controller Apps was updated on September 22, 2026 and ShootingPlus V3 on September 24, 2026.

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