# VGamepad Lite

> Convert your smartphone to an Xbox or Playstation controller for your PC

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.PJSoftCo.VGamepadFree](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.PJSoftCo.VGamepadFree)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.PJSoftCo.VGamepadFree`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** PJSoftCo
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 93,909
- **Rating:** 2.55 / 5 (214 ratings)
- **Version:** 10.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-14
- **First published:** 2019-08-23
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 51 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.PJSoftCo.VGamepadFree)
- **Website:** [https://pjsoftco.com](https://pjsoftco.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://github.com/PJSoftCo/VGamepad](https://github.com/PJSoftCo/VGamepad)

## Description

VGamepad Lite turns your phone into a full-featured PC game controller. It supports standard controller layouts (including Joy-Con), motion control, customizable button layouts, and tactile haptic feedback.

Connect via a Windows/Mac companion app or PCGameConsole for wireless or LAN play. A complete setup guide on GitHub and online support through Discord are available.

## Rankings

- #227,893 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.PJSoftCo.VGamepadFree.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Best controller app among others
- Good overall performance
- Life-changing for users

### Cons

- Connection issues to consoles and PCs
- Frequent and intrusive ads
- Complicated setup process

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.PJSoftCo.VGamepadFree)