CouchCtrl
Couch Control for PC gaming
Only for iPhone
$1.99 · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Switch your Windows gaming PC between desktop and couch setups, control the mouse remotely, and wake your PC—all from your iPhone over your local network.
CouchCTRL turns your iPhone into a convenient controller for your Windows gaming PC. The free CouchCTRL Windows Companion and a shared local network are required.
Switch your gaming setup with a tap:
• Activate Couch Mode to use your configured TV, audio device, and Steam Big Picture setup
• Restore Desktop Mode and return to your saved monitor arrangement
• Use your iPhone as a wireless trackpad for cursor movement, clicking, dragging, and scrolling
• Send a Wake-on-LAN command to power on a compatible PC
• View connection status, system health, and recent activity
CouchCTRL works directly over your local network. No customer account or cloud service is required.
Getting started:
1. Download and install the free CouchCTRL Windows Companion from https://couchctrl.app/download
2. Connect your iPhone and Windows PC to the same local network
3. Choose Pair Device in the Windows tray app
4. Enter the six-digit pairing code in CouchCTRL
5. Configure your display and audio preferences in the Windows Companion
Want to explore before setting up a PC? Enable Demo Mode in Settings to try the app with a simulated Windows Companion.
Requirements:
• An iPhone running a supported version of iOS
• A Windows gaming PC with the free CouchCTRL Windows Companion
• Both devices connected to the same local network
• Steam on the Windows PC if you want to launch Steam Big Picture
Couch Mode changes the active display configuration on the paired Windows PC. Save your preferred desktop layout in the Windows Companion before activating Couch Mode.
Support: https://couchctrl.app/support
Privacy: https://couchctrl.app/privacy
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Information
- Seller
- Rodrigo Dutra
- Size
- 18.6 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Rodrigo Dutra
