# PC Remote vs TecoGamePad

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TecoGamePad at none against PC Remote's 8. TecoGamePad also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.4 vs 17.6). PC Remote's advantage is rating (3.2 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (301 vs 51). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PC Remote sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. TecoGamePad asks for nothing beyond the download.

PC Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PC Remote has 301 ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of PC Remote's written reviews are positive against 29% of TecoGamePad's.

PC Remote ships an update monthly, TecoGamePad every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PC Remote | TecoGamePad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.2 (301 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pc-remote/id919061355/reviews)** | [2.9 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tecogamepad/id1080510485/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **301** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | **32.6% of reviews** | 28.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 33 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **8.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Monect (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/919061354) | [Shunsuke Miyake](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080510484) |

## What reviewers say

### PC Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pc-remote/id919061355)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access – Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Access – 3 Months | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Access – 6 Months | $8.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Access – Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| VIP for 3 month | $7.99 | one-time |
| VIP for 6 month | $12.99 | one-time |
| VIP for 1 year | $19.99 | one-time |
| VIP Services | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth connection
- 🎮 Great for gaming
- 👍 Useful remote control features
- 💡 Innovative app concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 📱 Limited functionality on iOS
- 🔧 Buggy after updates
- 💰 Excessive ads/paywall

**Reported bugs**

- QR code scanner not working
- Remote desktop not functioning
- Buttons getting stuck
- Crashes on certain devices

**Requested features**

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


### TecoGamePad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tecogamepad/id1080510485)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless gamepad for PC games. Connect your device and computer to the same local network to play supported titles.

**Highlights:** iPhone/iPad to gamepad, PC game controller, Local network connection, PICO PARK support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PC Remote free?

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

### Is TecoGamePad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PC Remote or TecoGamePad?

PC Remote is rated higher. PC Remote averages 3.2 out of 5 from 301 ratings, while TecoGamePad averages 2.9 from 51 ratings.

### Do PC Remote or TecoGamePad have ads?

PC Remote shows ads; TecoGamePad does not.

### Which is updated more often, PC Remote or TecoGamePad?

PC Remote ships an update monthly, and TecoGamePad every 2 months. Most recently, PC Remote was updated on October 19, 2026 and TecoGamePad on October 11, 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.*