# Game Controller Apps vs Remote Control For Xbox

Game Controller Apps and Remote Control For Xbox both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 54% of Game Controller Apps's written reviews are positive against 25% of Remote Control For Xbox's. Game Controller Apps also leads on iOS requirement (14.2 vs 16.0). Remote Control For Xbox's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Game Controller Apps sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year and Remote Control For Xbox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Game Controller Apps against 4.1 for Remote Control For Xbox. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 363 and 369 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Game Controller Apps's written reviews are positive against 25% of Remote Control For Xbox's.

Game Controller Apps ships an update every 2 months, Remote Control For Xbox every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Game Controller Apps | Remote Control For Xbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (363 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-controller-apps/id789521943/reviews)** | [4.1 (369 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-xbox/id6746807794/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 363 | **369** |
| Positive reviews | **54.1% of reviews** | 25.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 50 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.2** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emoji Apps GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/336547449) | [Matan Yamin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771800467) |

## What reviewers say

### Game Controller Apps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-controller-apps/id789521943)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | per year |
| Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Remote Control For Xbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-xbox/id6746807794)

Control your home console directly from your phone. Navigate menus and manage media playback effortlessly over Wi-Fi. Ideal as a backup or for convenient everyday use.

**Highlights:** Intuitive remote layout, Fast Wi-Fi connection, Menu navigation, Media playback control, No sign-in required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works fine
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Connects to Xbox One

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stops working after a few clicks
- 🐛 Can't put in password
- 🐛 Ads pop up and then it won't work
- 🐛 Rarely works properly
- 🐛 Freezes up a lot

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work at all
- Freezes up sometimes

**Requested features**

- Add Xbox home button
- Improve stability and reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Game Controller Apps free?

Game Controller Apps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Remote Control For Xbox free?

Remote Control For Xbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Game Controller Apps or Remote Control For Xbox?

Game Controller Apps is rated higher. Game Controller Apps averages 4.2 out of 5 from 363 ratings, while Remote Control For Xbox averages 4.1 from 369 ratings.

### Do Game Controller Apps or Remote Control For Xbox have ads?

Both Game Controller Apps and Remote Control For Xbox show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Game Controller Apps or Remote Control For Xbox?

Game Controller Apps ships an update every 2 months, and Remote Control For Xbox every 3 weeks. Most recently, Game Controller Apps was updated on October 15, 2026 and Remote Control For Xbox on October 15, 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.*