Gamepad Pro vs Phone Controller

Turn your iPhone into a wireless game controller for your PC. Gamepad Pro connects your phone to your Windows computer over your home Wi-Fi network and turns it into a fully functional gamepad. Your PC sees a real controller — so it works out of the box with thousands of games on Steam, Epic, Game Pass and more. No cables, no Bluetooth pairing headaches, no expensive hardware. GET PLAYING IN THREE STEPS 1. Install the free Gamepad Pro companion app on your PC from gamepad.pro 2. Scan the QR code shown on your PC with your iPhone 3. Pick a layout and play That's it — pairing takes seconds, and your phone reconnects automatically next time. CHOOSE YOUR CONTROLLER - Xbox layout — the classic twin-stick controller with triggers, bumpers, ABXY and D-pad - PlayStation layout — for games and players that feel at home with symmetric sticks - Retro layout — a clean, simple pad for emulators and classic games - Keyboard — send key presses to your PC for games and apps that want a keyboard - Trackpad — control your PC's mouse pointer right from your phone BUILT FOR GAMING - Ultra-low latency: input is streamed over your local Wi-Fi network using a protocol designed for speed - Real controller emulation: your PC recognizes a genuine Xbox 360 controller — maximum game compatibility, zero per-game setup - Landscape, full-screen layouts designed for thumbs, with big comfortable touch zones - Reconnects automatically when you come back - Screen stays awake while you play WHAT YOU NEED - A Windows 10 or 11 PC with the free Gamepad Pro companion app (download at gamepad.pro) - Your iPhone and PC on the same Wi-Fi network Gamepad Pro is perfect for couch gaming on a media PC, emulators, indie games, racing and platformers, or as an instant second controller when a friend drops by and you're one pad short.

Turn your iPhone into a wireless gamepad for a Windows PC on the same Wi-Fi network. Phone Controller requires the Phone Controller Windows companion and the ViGEmBus virtual controller driver on your PC. Install them before playing. This app does not connect directly to a game console and does not include games. CUSTOMIZE YOUR CONTROLS Use a full two-stick controller or left- or right-hand single-stick layouts. Move and resize buttons, with separate saved layouts for portrait, landscape and upright or sideways holding. Use independent touches for sticks and buttons. ADD MOTION AND TOUCH FEEDBACK Enable optional gyroscope and accelerometer controls for compatible PC software through the companion's DSU motion bridge. Adjust sensitivity and calibrate while still. Optional iPhone haptics provide feedback for button presses and stick movement. Motion support depends on the game or emulator and its configuration. CONNECT ON YOUR LOCAL NETWORK Scan the QR code in the Windows companion using the in-app scanner, or paste the pairing URL. Keep the companion open while playing. Up to four phones can connect as independent controllers. One phone supplies one motion source. No app account, ads or analytics. Use a trusted private network: local controller traffic is unencrypted. See the privacy policy for the data sent to your computer. Compatibility: iPhone with iOS 17 or later; Windows PC with the companion and ViGEmBus installed; both devices on the same local network. Games must support compatible controller input. Motion requires a compatible DSU client. Standalone left/right layouts require manual game or emulator bindings. Haptic feedback depends on device hardware. Phone Controller is an independent app and is not affiliated with Nintendo or Microsoft. Joy-Con and Xbox names describe control compatibility. The app does not provide IR, NFC, Nintendo HD rumble or absolute positional tracking.