Remote Gamepad: iDrift
Your pocket game controller
$1.99 · Designed for iPad
A premium gamepad for Mac games, powered by your iPhone. Pair instantly with QR and enjoy smooth, low-latency control whatever and wherever you play. Keep Playing!
Play Mac games with your pocket game pad.
iDrift turns your iPhone into a premium wireless game pad for Mac games, built for smooth control, fast pairing, and per-game customization.
Pair your iPhone to your Mac in seconds using a QR code, connect automatically when nearby, and start playing with low-latency input. iDrift is designed for Mac games that use keyboard + mouse controls. Your phone becomes the controller.
Console-style controls, made for Mac
• Dual analog sticks for movement + camera/mouse-look
• ABXY action buttons and L1/L2/R1/R2 triggers
• Tap-to-click and mouse-look support for aiming and camera control
• Optional gyro steering for tilt-based control (great for driving)
Per-game profiles and custom key mapping
Create profiles for each game with your own keymap:
• Map buttons, triggers, and movement to any keyboard keys
• Save multiple layouts and switch instantly while you play
• Personalize the look with themed controller styles per profile
Built for speed, stability, and privacy
• Streams controller state at high refresh for responsive gameplay
• Reliable button taps + low-latency analog motion
• Secure pairing with encrypted MultipeerConnectivity sessions
• “Forget device” support on iPhone or Mac to keep trusted devices in sync
Mac receiver: lightweight menu-bar app
The Mac companion app runs from the menu bar and converts iDrift inputs into keyboard + mouse events. It also manages pairing, trusted devices, and connection status.
Ideal for
Mac games, emulators, and any title that plays best with a game pad feel, without buying extra hardware.
The developer, Parth Antala, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Parth Antala
- Size
- 3.4 MB
- Category
- Casual
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 18.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 15.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 2.6 or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Parth Antala
