# PC Remote vs Virtual Gamepad

The clearest difference is rating: PC Remote at 3.2 against Virtual Gamepad's 2.4. PC Remote also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 16%) and ratings volume (301 vs 24). Virtual Gamepad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Virtual Gamepad asks for nothing beyond the download.

PC Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PC Remote has 301 ratings behind it against 24, 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 16% of Virtual Gamepad's.

## The numbers

| Metric | PC Remote | Virtual Gamepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.2 (301 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pc-remote/id919061355/reviews)** | [2.4 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-gamepad/id6478186057/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **301** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **32.8% of reviews** | 15.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 33 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Monect (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/919061354) | [Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/359580642) |

## 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


### Virtual Gamepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-gamepad/id6478186057)

Control cloud games on your Samsung Smart TV directly from your iPhone. Connect seamlessly through the SmartThings app and Gaming Hub by scanning a QR code. Enjoy a gamepad-free experience for supported titles.

**Highlights:** Gamepad-free cloud gaming, Connects to Samsung Smart TV, Uses SmartThings mobile app, QR code connection via Gaming Hub, iPhone compatibility (iOS 15+)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PC Remote free?

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

### Is Virtual Gamepad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PC Remote or Virtual Gamepad?

PC Remote is rated higher. PC Remote averages 3.2 out of 5 from 301 ratings, while Virtual Gamepad averages 2.4 from 24 ratings.

### Do PC Remote or Virtual Gamepad have ads?

PC Remote shows ads; Virtual Gamepad does not.

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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.*