# MiSTer Connect: FPGA Remote — Retro game launcher & gamepad

> Retro game launcher & gamepad (iPhone/iPad app by Alberto Paladino.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mister-connect-fpga-remote/id6789198386 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alberto Paladino](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778521068)
- Category: Utilities, Games
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 34 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mister-connect-fpga-remote/id6789198386/reviews.md

## What is MiSTer Connect?

Your MiSTer FPGA, in your pocket.

MiSTer Connect is a native remote control, retro game launcher and virtual gamepad for the MiSTer FPGA platform. Connect over your home Wi-Fi and take command of your retro console from the couch: browse your game library, launch arcade classics, navigate the menu - no keyboard required.

THE REMOTE
• Full d-pad with real press-and-hold, like a proper controller
• OSD, back and escape keys - reach the save-state menu instantly
• Volume and media keys, full keyboard and number pad
• Instant screenshots of whatever is on screen

YOUR COLLECTION
• Search every indexed game and launch it in seconds
• Star your favorite games and relaunch them in one tap
• Browse per-system libraries, sorted and filterable
• Create menu shortcuts for your favorites
• Manage wallpapers, background music and scripts
• Edit MiSTer.ini settings right from your phone

RETRO SOUL
• CRT phosphor look: scanlines, glow and pixel fonts
• Per-system accent colors and haptics everywhere
• Optional 8-bit sound effects

CONNECT PRO (one-time purchase)
Everything the web app can do stays free, forever. A single tip unlocks the native extras:
• Live Activity mini-remote in the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen
• Real box art for your games
• All accent themes
• Multiple saved MiSTers

REQUIREMENTS
A MiSTer FPGA device running the open-source Remote service (part of the mrext project) on your local network.

MiSTer Connect is an unofficial companion app, not affiliated with the MiSTer or mrext projects. Thanks to wizzomafizzo for mrext, and to the libretro-thumbnails project for box art.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS (EULA) & PRIVACY TERMS:

Terms: https://devcells.it/apps/misterconnect/terms.html

Privacy: https://devcells.it/apps/misterconnect/privacy.html

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Forever | $8.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-08-03

No release notes.

## More apps by Alberto Paladino

- [Graphia: Handwriting Analysis](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graphia-handwriting-analysis/id6746444770)
- [Purger for Plex: Reclaim Space](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purger-for-plex-reclaim-space/id6757200064)

All apps by Alberto Paladino: https://appshunter.io/developer/6778521068

## Related topics

[qsmp connect](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/qsmp-connect)

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