# Remote Gamepad — Use phone as a gamepad for PC

> Phone-to-PC game controller and steering wheel. (iPhone/iPad app by Thomas Vos.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-gamepad/id6448859108 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Thomas Vos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462943920)
- Category: Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 107 App Store ratings · 70 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.1 · 52 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-08-24
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-gamepad/id6448859108/reviews.md

## What is Remote Gamepad?

Use your phone as a gamepad for your PC. Play games on your PC using your phone as a game controller. Rotate your phone as the steering wheel in racing games. On-screen controls are available similar to a game controller.

Supported devices
• Windows 10/11
• Linux

This app is compatible with all PC games which support game controllers. Use Wi-Fi, USB, or Bluetooth for the connection. No additional hardware is needed.

Button presses on game controllers connected to your phone are forwarded. This allows you to use mobile game controllers with your PC.

The included layout editor allows you to create and use your own game controller layouts. You can customize the button position, size, color, shape, and more. Layouts can be shared with other users using a link.

A trial is available within the app. To continue using the app after the time limit, you can upgrade to the premium version or watch ads.

## Key features

- Use phone as PC game controller
- Steering wheel functionality for racing games
- Customizable on-screen controls
- Wi-Fi, USB, or Bluetooth connection
- Layout editor for custom button configurations
- Shareable controller layouts

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Remote Gamepad?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Useful for conventional controller lacking
- 💡 Supports controllers connected to phone
- 🚀 Minimal latency over WiFi/wired
- 👍 Rewarding ad placement
- 👍 Works right out of the box
- 👍 Simple connection process
- 👍 Good for emulators on PC
- 👍 Highly functional and customizable

**Cons**

- 👎 Promises Bluetooth, doesn't deliver
- 👎 Paid features required for use
- 👎 Limited free trial time
- 👎 Ads are intrusive
- 👎 Bad deadzones with no control
- 👎 Connection issues reported
- 👎 Lags and glitches
- 👎 App crashes when editing mappings
- 👎 Poor setup instructions
- 👎 Time limit is frustrating
- 👎 Unable to watch ads for rewards
- 👎 Gyro Y-axis inverted
- 👎 Cannot use joystick with gyro
- 👎 Button size too large on iPad
- 👎 Does not work on Windows
- 👎 No adequate support info
- 👎 Limited play time
- 👎 Timer is unnecessary
- 👎 Paid version doesn't always work

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Bug when pressing 2 buttons simultaneously
- Bluetooth not found in app
- Connection failed when scanning QR code
- App crashes when editing custom mapping
- Remote Gamepad PC app not working
- Steering wheel not perfectly straight
- PES game brings out keeper when playing
- Paid version with unlimited time doesn't work

**Most requested features**

- Add angle calibration setting
- Optimize Wi-Fi connection for iPad
- Add button name customization
- Make it faster when touching and moving buttons
- Support for macOS
- Add different themes or interface color changes
- Add support for 3D touch for trigger force
- Add touchpad for camera control
- Option to edit extra button input
- Add keyboard input support
- Reduce minimum button size on iPad
- Add Bluetooth support
- Make it playable on TV (Android TV support)
- Remove time limit
- Fix paid version unlimited time issue

## Recent user reviews (10 of 70)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-gamepad/id6448859108/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Great app, but I want more

*2026-08-19*

This is a great app overall. It lets me play games on my PC despite physical disabilities, and actually functions as a fairly versatile accessibility tool. That being said, some additional customization control would be very welcome. More control over the size and placement of the buttons, being able to go smaller than 50% and position snapping/alignment, would be great. And being able to reuse size and color presets would make setting up different control profiles much more streamlined. Nevertheless I’m thankful to the dev for making this app, as it opens up a lot of possibilities for me being able to game again. Great work.

### 5/5 — Magnificent

*2026-07-25, version 1.17.0*

Great app just watch ads before you start so do youn disconnect mid game

### 3/5 — Bugs and improvements

*2026-06-21*

There is a bug when pressing 2 buttons at the same time it wouldn’t work sometimes, and add a angle calibration setting because if u don’t have your phone in a perfect angle u wouldn’t get the full rotations.

### 5/5 — Все работаем

*2026-05-31*

Подключи гп к своему маку. Спокойно поиграл в рдр 2. И зашел протестить игры в браузере. Работает. Все четко

### 3/5 — No bluetooth

*2026-05-31*

The description says it supports bluetooth, but I only see WiFi and USB in the app.

### 5/5 — Great app with fair limit

*2026-05-24*

Its a great app to play any game across any device. I used it to play trackmania on wine in linux which easily worked. There is time limit and you can extend half an hour by watching some ads. It is fair and stackable. Great app

### 1/5 — Нет раздачи

*2026-05-24*

Не скачивает версию для пк, нет загрузки, зря платил

### 1/5 — Promises Bluetooth, doesn’t deliver.

*2026-05-21, version 1.13.5*

Simply put if you promise a feature, it should be available.

### 1/5 — Not nice

*2026-05-18, version 1.13.5*

Really not nice

### 1/5 — DO NOT DOWNLOAD

*2026-04-25, version 1.13.5*

you need to pay for this and you only get like 20 mins for using it. they just want your money!

## Frequently asked questions about Remote Gamepad

### What does the Remote Gamepad app do?

This app allows you to use your smartphone as a game controller for your PC. You can play PC games using your phone's on-screen controls or even use your phone as a steering wheel in racing games. It supports Windows and Linux operating systems.

### How do I connect my phone to my PC with this app?

You can connect your phone to your PC using Wi-Fi, USB, or Bluetooth. No additional hardware is required. The app forwards button presses from game controllers connected to your phone, enabling you to use them with your PC.

### Can I customize the controls?

Yes, the app features a layout editor that lets you create and use your own custom game controller layouts. You can adjust the position, size, color, and shape of buttons. These custom layouts can also be shared with other users via a link.

### Is the app free to use?

The app offers a trial period. After the trial, you can continue using it by upgrading to the premium version or by watching ads. This means it operates on a free model with options for ad removal or a premium upgrade.

### What PC games are supported?

This app is compatible with all PC games that support standard game controllers. Whether you're playing a racing game and want to use your phone as a steering wheel or any other genre, if your game accepts controller input, this app should work.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.21.4 — 2026-08-16

• Bug fixes

### 1.21.2 — 2026-08-14

• Bug fixes

### 1.20.0 — 2026-08-03

• Bug fixes

### 1.17.0 — 2026-07-17

• Preparations for upcoming Steam release
• Bug fixes

### 1.16.2 — 2026-06-29

• Added additional haptic feedback for throttle/brake slider
• UI changes to throttle/brake slider
• Added separate haptic feedback settings for game and buttons
• Preparations for upcoming Steam release
• Bug fixes

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## More apps by Thomas Vos

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All apps by Thomas Vos: https://appshunter.io/developer/1462943920

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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 2026-09-10.*