Best Joystick Apps & Games

249+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

3.7 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated September 2026

The best joystick apps and games on iPhone average 3.7★ across 249+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated September 2026.

Compare top Joystick Apps & Games (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Game Controller Tester GamepadGame Controller Tester GamepadFree4.5★ (1.4K)YesYesSep 2026
2Remote GamepadRemote GamepadFree4.0★ (105)YesYesAug 2026
3GPS Joystick: Location ChangerGPS Joystick: Location ChangerFree3.9★ (490)NoYesSep 2026
4BLE JoystickBLE JoystickFree3.0★ (12)NoNoAug 2026
5Location Changer: Fake GPS +Location Changer: Fake GPS +Free5.0★ (1)NoYesAug 2026
6GPS JoyStick App: GPS LocationGPS JoyStick App: GPS LocationFree4.1★ (19)NoYesAug 2026
7DIY JoystickDIY JoystickFree4.7★ (77K)YesYesSep 2026
8RoboCore JoystickRoboCore JoystickFreeNoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Joystick

Game Controller Tester Gamepad#1

Game Controller Tester Gamepad by Emoji Apps GmbH

Xbox PS4 PS5 MFi Controllers
Editor's Choice
🔧 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
Remote Gamepad#2

Remote Gamepad by Thomas Vos

Use phone as a gamepad for PC
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
4.0😞(105 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

Room to Improve

  • 👎 Promises Bluetooth, doesn't deliver
  • 👎 Paid features required for use
  • 👎 Limited free trial time
GPS Joystick: Location Changer#3

GPS Joystick: Location Changer by Huong Thuy

GPS Location - GPS EXIF Editor
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
3.9(490 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Modify photo GPS metadata to a different location without changing your actual GPS. Record your location history and create a travel journal to document your journeys.

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FAQ about Joystick

What are the best joystick apps & games for iPhone?
Game Controller Tester Gamepad tops our joystick apps & games ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 1.4K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top joystick apps & games we rank are free to download, including Game Controller Tester Gamepad and Remote Gamepad.
Game Controller Tester Gamepad shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 249+ joystick apps & games on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app allows you to test and troubleshoot the functionality of your game controllers when connected to an iOS device. It helps you verify that all buttons, sticks, and pressure-sensitive triggers are working correctly.
The app supports specific Xbox controllers (Xbox One Wireless, Xbox Series Wireless), PlayStation controllers (DualShock 4 Wireless, DualSense), and various "Made for iPhone" (MFi) game controllers like Backbone One, Razer Kishi, and SteelSeries Nimbus+.

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