# Dolphin Ctrl — A GameCube emulator controller

> Phone-based GameCube controller emulator for Dolphin emulator. (iPhone/iPad app by Cameron Little.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-ctrl/id1584272645 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cameron Little](https://appshunter.io/developer/964698586)
- Category: Utilities, Games
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-09-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-ctrl/id1584272645/reviews.md

## What is Dolphin Ctrl?

Dolphin Ctrl simulates a GameCube controller and allows you and your friends to play games on the Dolphin emulator using your phones.

Requires running the Dolphin Ctrl Server app on your computer running Dolphin. Download the server and read the instructions at https://github.com/apexskier/dolphin-controller.

Note: Dolphin Controller can be slow depending the speed of your WiFi/bluetooth/remote network connect and the speed of the Dolphin emulator itself.

## Key features

- Simulates GameCube controller
- Play games on Dolphin emulator
- Use phones as controllers
- Supports multiplayer
- Wireless connectivity

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-ctrl/id1584272645/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Can somebody please teach me:

*2026-03-19*

How do I get Luigi’s mansion on the emulator?

### 3/5 — Cool concept but one problem

*2024-07-27*

So i saw this app and decided to download it. I have the dolphin emulator on my PC so I thought this should work fine. But when I started the NetPlay server for the app it wouldn’t show up. I looked at the instructions. Turns out this app only supports Dolphin on mac. I have a Windows PC so i was kinda bummed. I hope this app gets windows support one time.

### 1/5 — Corrupted my dolphin app

*2023-09-27*

I launched it, connected the server, and while setting up the controls as directed dolphin crashed. It instantly crashes on opening now and I physically can no longer use dolphin no matter how many times I delete and redownload it.

### 3/5 — A little too big

*2023-07-25*

Im on tablet and the emulator controller is so spread out. Can you add an option to configure the game cube buttons? Thanks.

### 1/5 — I’m with AjayTheApp

*2023-06-28*

This emulator is horrible and super delayed. The guy who said gave it a 5 star was an alt made by the creator of this app.

### 1/5 — Figured out setup, but gameplay is horrible

*2021-12-23*

It takes like 3 seconds for my character to change directions. The thing just runs off the stage over and over and over again :(

### 5/5 — Great app

*2021-12-12*

Works great! Looks great! Is great!

## Frequently asked questions about Dolphin Ctrl

### What is Dolphin Ctrl?

Dolphin Ctrl is a utility app that allows you to use your phone as a GameCube controller for the Dolphin emulator. It requires a companion server app to be run on your computer.

### How do I set up Dolphin Ctrl?

You need to download the Dolphin Ctrl Server app on your computer running Dolphin emulator. Instructions and the server download can be found on the developer's GitHub page.

### What devices does Dolphin Ctrl support?

Dolphin Ctrl is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. The server application runs on your computer.

### Is Dolphin Ctrl free to use?

Yes, Dolphin Ctrl is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements.

### How does Dolphin Ctrl perform?

The performance of Dolphin Ctrl can vary depending on the speed of your WiFi, Bluetooth, or remote network connection, as well as the speed of the Dolphin emulator itself.

### What is the age rating for Dolphin Ctrl?

Dolphin Ctrl has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### When was Dolphin Ctrl last updated?

The latest version of Dolphin Ctrl was released on December 11, 2023, indicating recent developer support.

### What is the user rating for Dolphin Ctrl?

Dolphin Ctrl has an average rating of 3.0 stars based on 6 user ratings.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2023-12-11

Live Activity for quick swapping back to the app and pressing A while you're doing something else.

### 1.1 — 2022-09-18

* Prevents the screen from turning off while playing. Can be disabled in settings.
* Settings/Join screens have links/share links to server and iOS app.

### 1.0 — 2021-09-04

No release notes.

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All apps by Cameron Little: https://appshunter.io/developer/964698586

## Related topics

[dolphinios](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/dolphinios)

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-05.*