# Gamepad Joystick MAXJoypad

> Turning your smartphone or tablet into a powerful gamepad for PC games.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rafaelcabral.maxjoypad\_platform](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rafaelcabral.maxjoypad_platform)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.rafaelcabral.maxjoypad_platform`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** CabralTech Software & Systems
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 2,289,578
- **Rating:** 2.98 / 5 (4,557 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5.10
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-22
- **First published:** 2016-03-24
- **Publisher country:** BR
- **Size:** 22 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rafaelcabral.maxjoypad_platform)
- **Website:** [http://maxjoypad.com](http://maxjoypad.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/maxjoypad-privacy-policy/home](https://sites.google.com/view/maxjoypad-privacy-policy/home)

## Description

### MAXJoypad - Transform Your Mobile Device into a Gamepad

MAXJoypad allows you to play PC games and emulators by turning your smartphone or tablet into a versatile gamepad, joystick, or racing wheel. It features a unique game input recording system for combos and macros, enabling you to execute complex moves effortlessly. Customize your gaming experience through complete gamepad profile management and connect easily with automatic WiFi configuration or manual IP and Bluetooth support.

Enjoy multiplayer gaming with up to 4 players simultaneously and utilize advanced features like Xbox 360 controller emulation, sensor-based racing wheel control, and 3D button skins that mimic real gamepads. The server and drivers are optimized for seamless communication and easy setup on Windows 7 and above, ensuring your device is recognized as a real gamepad. Whether you're a beginner or pro gamer, MAXJoypad offers an intuitive and enjoyable way to control your PC games using your mobile device.

For setup, download the Windows server and driver package, and check out video demos and support on their official website. Experience powerful mobile game control and enhance your PC gaming with MAXJoypad today!

## Rankings

- #41,451 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.rafaelcabral.maxjoypad_platform.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users like the app’s reliability, emulator/PC compatibility, and easy, internet-free connections. Repeated complaints focus on lack of HUD/layout customization, Bluetooth/network pairing problems, and paid features that don’t work (save mappings/macros or missing VIP content). UI/ads are also common negatives. Top requests: movable/resizable buttons, better Bluetooth support, and fixes for VIP/purchase-related bugs.

### Pros

- App is generally praised as working well and enjoyable/reliable.
- Easy connection workflow and does not require internet (preferred over competitors).
- Compatible with emulators and PC gaming setups (users mention PC/pscx2 use).
- Many users report a positive overall experience and high satisfaction.

### Cons

- Limited layout customization — users repeatedly request ability to move, resize or remove buttons and add a custom HUD.
- Bluetooth and network connection problems — pairing failures (HC‑05), Bluetooth not working, and Wi‑Fi search errors reported.
- Paid/VIP feature issues — purchases not unlocking promised functions, inability to save key mappings or record macros after buying.
- Poor UI and annoying ads mentioned by multiple users.

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