Remote Gamepad: iDrift

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.