Best Game Pad

248+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

3.3 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated September 2026

Out of 248+ game pad on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Game Pad (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Remote GamepadRemote GamepadFree4.0★ (107)YesYesSep 2026
2Game Emulator: Console GamepadGame Emulator: Console GamepadFree3.9★ (62)NoYesSep 2026
3Game Controller Tester GamepadGame Controller Tester GamepadFree4.5★ (1.4K)YesYesSep 2026
4Virtual GamepadVirtual GamepadFree2.4★ (24)NoNoAug 2026
5ShootingPlus V3ShootingPlus V3Free2.2★ (1.1K)NoNoAug 2026
6GamerPad: Phone GamepadGamerPad: Phone GamepadFree2.7★ (3)NoYesSep 2026
7Gamepad Controller-Remote PlayGamepad Controller-Remote PlayFree4.1★ (58)NoYesAug 2026
8GamePad & Controller TesterGamePad & Controller TesterFree2.7★ (242)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Game Pad

Remote Gamepad#1

Remote Gamepad by Thomas Vos

Use phone as a gamepad for PC
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
4.0😞(107 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Transform your smartphone into a versatile game controller for your PC. Enjoy immersive gaming experiences with on-screen controls or by rotating your phone as a steering wheel. Customize your controller layout and connect wirelessly or via USB.

What We Love

  • 👍 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

Room to Improve

  • 👎 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
Game Controller Tester Gamepad#3

Game Controller Tester Gamepad by Emoji Apps GmbH

Xbox PS4 PS5 MFi Controllers
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.5😞(1.4K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Easily test and troubleshoot your game controllers on iOS devices. Visualize controller layouts, test buttons, sticks, and pressure-sensitive triggers. Connect multiple controllers and get help with connections. Offers a premium subscription for an ad-free experience and advanced features.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate controller testing
  • ⚙️ Helpful for troubleshooting
  • 📊 Detailed controller diagnostics

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Excessive subscription pricing
  • 📺 Intrusive ads
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🤖 Unreliable controller connectivity

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FAQ about Game Pad

What is the best game pad for iPhone?
Remote Gamepad tops our game pad ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.0-star average from 107 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top game pad we rank are free to download, including Remote Gamepad and Game Emulator: Console Gamepad.
Remote Gamepad shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 248+ game pad on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
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.
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.

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