# BT Controller

> A portable control pad for emulators

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/softigloo.btcontroller](https://chrome-stats.com/d/softigloo.btcontroller)

## Overview

- **ID:** `softigloo.btcontroller`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Soft Igloo
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 3,357,794
- **Rating:** 3.19 / 5 (8,857 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.3.2
- **Last updated:** 2021-03-24
- **First published:** 2015-01-18
- **Publisher country:** AU
- **Data as of:** 2026-03-23
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=softigloo.btcontroller)
- **Website:** [http://soft-igloo.com/](http://soft-igloo.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://soft-igloo.com/privacy-policy.html](http://soft-igloo.com/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

**BT Controller** transforms your Android phone or tablet into a versatile gamepad for emulators that support custom buttons. Play your favorite console games anywhere by connecting devices via Bluetooth or WiFi. It enables seamless multiplayer gaming by supporting up to four players simultaneously.

Easily create your own controller layouts or choose from thousands of user-generated designs. The app only controls Android emulators with keyboard inputs and cannot control physical consoles. With straightforward setup instructions and video guides, BT Controller brings the retro gaming experience to any compatible Android emulator on TVs, tablets, or phones.

## Review summary

Users praise BT Controller for turning phones into virtual, customizable controllers with easy Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi pairing and a clean interface. However, reliability is a major concern, with multiple reports of not working and input mapping bugs, plus compatibility problems on older devices.

### Pros

- Turns your phone into a virtual/custom controller (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) with customizable controls.
- Reliable early-positive signals: quick device pairing and instant connection.
- Clean, user-friendly interface.
- Ability to create and share your own controller layouts.

### Cons

- Not reliable for many users: reports that the app frequently doesn’t work or crashes.
- Input/button mapping issues in games (some buttons unresponsive, split-screen/controller misbehavior).
- Compatibility/legacy-device issues (problems on older Android versions or certain devices, e.g., black screen on Tab 4).

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