Great app to control the MiSTer
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Thank you SO MUCH for your nice review and especially for your support! I’ve already sent in review a new update that adds lot of cool things, and even more cover/ box art options! Stay tuned 😍

Control your retro gaming console remotely from your phone. Browse your game library, launch titles, and navigate menus without a keyboard. Offers a virtual gamepad and advanced settings management.
1.1.1
September 17, 2026
1.1.1: Bugfixes and other small tweaks 1.1.0: • Game lists no longer stop at 500: keep scrolling and the rest loads as you go.* • A letter strip on long lists jumps straight to a letter, loading the pages it needs on the way. • Filter the systems list and any folder, and folders are now sorted alphabetically. • Covers are kept on your iPhone once seen, so lists load without the network. A setting keeps it in check and empties the cache. • Covers now come from the MiSTer Artwork Pack, the same art MiSTer Monitor shows, in your choice of 2D box, 3D box or box plus screenshot, with libretro filling any gaps. Many more systems covered, arcade included, plus smarter matching for files not named the No-Intro way. • L and R beside the D-pad jump to the previous or next letter in the MiSTer menu. • Rebuild the game index from the Games tab after adding ROMs. • Launch a game with a different core, like a RetroAchievements build: long-press it and choose the core, or set one for a whole system.* • Browse your games by folder, the way they are sorted on your SD card. • A new trackpad mode for Amiga, AO486 and Macintosh cores. • Screenshots keep the shape the core was meant to be seen in, and there is a capture button on the Remote screen now. • Neo Geo games show their real titles and box art. • Pick which screen the app opens on. • Manage your favorites: remove one, or several at once. • Now Playing keeps up better when you switch games. * Needs an updated Remote on your MiSTer, which arrives through Update All.
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Thank you SO MUCH for your nice review and especially for your support! I’ve already sent in review a new update that adds lot of cool things, and even more cover/ box art options! Stay tuned 😍
MiSTer Connect is a native remote control and virtual gamepad for the MiSTer FPGA platform. It allows you to control your retro console over Wi-Fi, browse games, and launch them without needing a keyboard.
No, MiSTer Connect works with the open-source Remote service from the mrext project, which is already part of the standard MiSTer setup. Nothing extra needs to be installed on your MiSTer.
You need a MiSTer FPGA device running the open-source Remote service on your local network. The app is compatible with iPhone and iPad devices.
The core functionality of MiSTer Connect, including the remote control and game launching features, is free. Additional features like Live Activity, offline box art, and accent themes are available through a one-time purchase.
No, MiSTer Connect does not contain advertisements. The app is free with optional in-app purchases for premium features.
The latest version of MiSTer Connect is 1.1.1, which was last updated on September 17, 2026. Updates typically include new features and improvements.
MiSTer Connect has a high user rating of 5.0 stars based on 2 ratings, indicating strong user satisfaction with its functionality and performance.
Yes, MiSTer Connect offers per-system accent colors, haptics, and optional 8-bit sound effects. The paid version also unlocks all accent themes for further customization.