ActionPad: Mac/PC Pro Controls

ActionPad: Mac/PC Pro Controls

Build panels for apps & games

28 ratings
41 reviews
$3.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 7, 2016
  • September 8, 2025

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Create custom control panels to remotely operate your computer applications. Simulate keyboard and mouse input, launch programs, open files, and control media. Share and download user-created panels for enhanced productivity and gaming.

Customizable control panels
Simulate keyboard and mouse input
Launch applications and files
Open websites
Media and volume control
Create macros
Community Panels Hub
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What's New in ActionPad

3.1.0

September 8, 2025

Version 3.1.0 brings some new improvements to the Dynamic Panel design editor. - Neighbor Snapping for Dynamic Panels: Can be enabled in Dynamic Panels to easily align elements by snapping them to nearby items, with guide lines for precise layouts. - Arrange Elements with Ease: New Bring to Front and Send to Back options for elements in Dynamic Panels. - Dynamic Panel Element Gradients: Apply gradients to buttons and containers in dynamic panels - 60+ Gradient Presets: Choose from a wide selection of ready-made gradients in the new preset picker.

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Must Have for Win/Mac Power Users ❤️

The app works as intended is incredibly easy to set up and is reliable. The set up is very straightforward so it’s easy for new customers and it has enough powerful tools set up within that it is still functional and attractive for power users as a video editor, I have it launching applications and going straight to folders via window shortcuts, but the ability to choose a file to run means if you have any capability in scripting this app can essentially do anything on your device. 6/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Essential to my workflow

I use Action Pad with my recording DAWs, and I can’t imagine working without it. I have massive screens with dozens of buttons to work on my iPad Pro, or simplified versions to run on my iPhone. Excellent app!

Great app but , there are a big problem

I really liked this app and felt like it was perfect but i run across some serious problems, I am using it to play my favorite game on my pc as a keyboard but

1 - I realized that all of the keyboard letters are not working except some numbers and other symbols.

For me it’s was not a good sign but I managed to change the control input on the game to numbers and symbols so I can press them but

2 - I found that the buttons had a pressing limitations , for example (input button) you can press them and the input is immediately sent to the game but you can’t press the button fast and repeatedly ,( it’s not designed for a very fast based games ) and (Action buttons) you can surprisingly press them fast but the input will only go after you release the button which is also not a good option for me. So I couldn’t really enjoy my experience.

My recommendation for solving the problem are:
First of all, Fix the letters input, and for the second problem , they can put a toggle button on the action button sitting menu ( Tap to Act ) not after releasing the button or fix the repetitive duration limit for input button after each tap to make it fast .

I really hope the developers fixes this issue ASAP.
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This app is awesome!

I’m not sure why this app has 1 review. I tired all the other similar apps and this was by far the best. This does exactly what you need to it to do and more. It seems very well maintained and smooth to use. It’s got the best editor too of all the apps I tried.

If This Would send MIDI Messages Too, A Huge Market Would Be Captured

Very promising! I’ve lowered my score a bit, because the version loses connection when ActionPad is arranged in the background. Have to reconnect every time I move it back to the foreground. Makes it very tedious to use, as I need to move apps ‘fore and back’ quite a bit.
Also, if you create a layout with many pads, and then decide to increase or decrease the columns in the layout, the pads are not properly redistributed, and many pads can be instantly lost. There is also no duplicate, copy/paste function for pad settings, or ability to edit multiple pads. Strange oversight that I hop is added. If these issues are addressed, I will certainly revise my review )

Also, If This Would send MIDI Messages Too, A Huge Market Would Be Captured. It would be massive for use with DAW’s Pretty Please!
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FAQ

What does ActionPad do?

ActionPad allows you to create custom control panels that can remotely operate applications on your Mac or PC. These panels can simulate keyboard and mouse inputs, launch applications, open files and websites, and control media playback.

What are the key features of ActionPad?

Key features include building customizable panels with buttons and objects, simulating keyboard and mouse actions, launching applications and files, opening URLs, controlling media, creating complex macros with a single tap, and sharing panels through a community hub.

Is ActionPad free to use?

Yes, ActionPad is free to use. The application itself does not have any associated costs, and there are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

What operating systems is ActionPad compatible with?

ActionPad is compatible with both macOS and Windows operating systems. It requires the ActionPad Server desktop software to be installed on your computer for full functionality.

How can I use ActionPad for gaming or productivity?

For gaming, you can create panels with shortcuts for in-game actions or complex command sequences. For productivity, you can build panels to quickly access frequently used tools in software like Photoshop, manage streaming setups, or automate repetitive tasks.