# VRidge Controller

> Use the phone as a VR controller with VRidge.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.riftcat.vridgecontroller](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.riftcat.vridgecontroller)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.riftcat.vridgecontroller`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** RiftCat Sp. z o.o.
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 10,332
- **Rating:** 2.59 / 5 (273 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-05
- **First published:** 2019-01-31
- **Publisher country:** PL
- **Size:** 3.27 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.riftcat.vridgecontroller)
- **Website:** [https://riftcat.com/vridge](https://riftcat.com/vridge)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://riftcat.com/legal/privacy](https://riftcat.com/legal/privacy)

## Description

"VRidge Controller" is an innovative app that transforms your Android phone into a VR controller compatible with VRidge in SteamVR. This user-friendly solution lets you enjoy a fully immersive 3-DOF PC VR experience by using your hands in virtual reality. Pair two phones for dual-hand control! The app's tracking quality depends on your phone's sensors. To use the controller, you will need the VRidge PC VR streaming solution available at https://riftcat.com/vridge.

## Rankings

- #559,697 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.riftcat.vridgecontroller.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

VRidge Controller provides basic 3DOF orientation for VR via RiftCat/VRidge and is a low-cost, portable wand-like controller. However, it suffers from repeated issues: awkward button layout with limited customization, unreliable connection and latency, device-dependent performance, and limited input options (no full 6DOF). Some users also cite outdated development and inconsistent streaming quality, reducing practicality for many titles.

### Pros

- Functional 3DOF orientation using the phone's gyro, enabling basic VR controller input.
- Works as a controller/wand with RiftCat/VRidge, allowing VR experiences from a mobile setup.
- Low-cost entry point for VR when using RiftCat/VRidge compared to dedicated hardware.
- Portable, smartphone-based input option that can supplement VR gameplay.

### Cons

- Buttons are hard to hit and lack easy customization; layout is not intuitive and leads to misclicks.
- Connectivity and latency are inconsistent: sometimes only one connection at a time, may require manual IP addressing, and streaming can be choppy.
- Performance varies by device; older or lower-end phones may have poor gyroscope accuracy and responsiveness.
- Input is limited (primarily 3DOF) with limited remapping options and no full forward/backward movement.
- Some users report a lack of ongoing updates or support, which affects long-term reliability.

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