MiSTer Connect: FPGA Remote

MiSTer Connect: FPGA Remote

Retro game launcher & gamepad

7 ratings
3 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

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Released
August 3, 2026
Updated
October 30, 2026

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Control your retro gaming console remotely from your phone. Browse your game library, launch titles, and manage settings without needing a keyboard. Offers virtual gamepad functionality and detailed game information.

✓Virtual gamepad with d-pad and trackpad
✓Browse and launch games remotely
✓Save and load game states
✓Instant screenshots
✓Filter games by genre, decade, and more
✓Mark games as 'To Play', 'Playing', 'Beaten', or 'Shelved'
✓Sync settings via iCloud (Pro feature)
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What's New in MiSTer Connect

1.4.1

October 30, 2026

New in 1.4.1: • Halloween theme, free for everyone: true black with pumpkin orange, cobwebs in the corners and a pixel spider that comes by now and then, with its own app icon • Apply it from the What's New card or in Settings > Theme. The spiders can be switched off there, and they stay away with Reduce Motion Happy Halloween! New in 1.4: • Your games, your status: mark games To play, Playing, Beaten or Shelved. What you're playing waits on Home, and beaten games go to your Hall of Fame • Your own lists: "Childhood games", "Couch co-op"... add a game from its long press or the star on its page • The whole catalogue: browse every game for your systems, even away from home, and mark the ones you're missing as Wanted • RetroAchievements: your progress on covers and game pages, and the achievements you're tracking on Home while you play (Connect Pro) • Hide the games, systems and folders you never play, and BIOS files, betas and prototypes too • Browse by folder with covers, filters and game pages, and pin your favorite folders to the top • Your systems in sections of your own • A long press on any game card for quick actions, and a swipe down to close a full-screen cover • Numbered copies like "001 Chrono Trigger" get their covers and sit after Z Tip: run update_all on your MiSTer to get the latest Remote and PlayLog.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$8.99

PRO Forever

All features unlocked forever

User reviews

Fantastic Mobile Frontend for MiSTer

Exactly what I was looking for to launch games on my MiSTer. The box art loads super quick and gives me the “frontend” experience I was looking for without having to scrape a bunch of stuff to my SD card in the device itself. The filters and metadata the app pulls down makes it easy to find old favorites or hidden gems in your collection. The remote, with its save state, screenshot, and volume controls are handy. All packaged up with a really nice, nostalgic flair.

About the only issue I had was just a few box art images not found, likely because my ROMs were spelled slightly differently than was expected. So it might be nice to have the ability to rename/map those files or swap a custom image in when that happens. But that minor issue doesn’t really detract from all the other great stuff this app does. The full/paid version is very much worth the price of admission.

Great job on this one. Very much looking forward to how this app evolves.
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Great mister app!

Well worth the paid price, makes using the mister so easy to browse when you have it loaded up real good!

Response from developer

Thank you so much for your kind review and support! I can't wait to show you even more cool features!

Great app to control the MiSTer

I’ve been using a web-based GUI as a remote control for my MiSTer because I play games using real controllers via the SNAC port, which means you can’t control the MiSTer menu to search, launch, etc. It was fine but would lose its connection if sitting idle pretty much immediately. This app, however, performs like a champ. I was so impressed, I paid for the unlocks just to support the dev and it’s been nice seeing the box art in the searches and now playing sections and also having the remote show up on the lock screen of my phone. Very much recommend this app if you want a slick way to interact with the MiSTer.
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Response from developer

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 😍

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FAQ

What is MiSTer Connect?

MiSTer Connect is a native remote control and virtual gamepad for the MiSTer FPGA platform. It allows you to browse your game library, launch titles, and navigate menus wirelessly over your home Wi-Fi.

Does MiSTer Connect have ads?

No, MiSTer Connect does not contain advertisements. The core functionality remains free, with optional in-app purchases for advanced features.

What are the Pro features in MiSTer Connect?

Pro features include a Live Activity mini-remote, offline box art, resizable cover grids, RetroAchievements progress display, all themes, multiple saved MiSTers, and iCloud sync for settings and favorites.

What devices does MiSTer Connect support?

MiSTer Connect is supported on iPhone and iPad devices. It also offers iCloud sync for Mac.

How often is MiSTer Connect updated?

The latest version, 1.4.1, was released on October 30, 2026, indicating regular updates to improve functionality and add features.

Can I play games directly through MiSTer Connect?

MiSTer Connect functions as a remote control and launcher. While it offers a virtual gamepad, the games themselves run on the MiSTer FPGA hardware.

What is the rating for MiSTer Connect?

MiSTer Connect has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars based on 7 user ratings, indicating high user satisfaction.

Is MiSTer Connect free to use?

Yes, the core functionality of MiSTer Connect is free to use. An optional one-time purchase unlocks additional Pro features.