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24 alternatives to GAMEVICE

Turn your iPad (and soon iPhone) into a games controller

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. GAMEVICE launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Playtest▲94

   Play new iPhone/iPad games before they hit the app-store

   2015 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   HOOP for iOS▲109

   One touch playable basketball game

   2016 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Switch Up▲68

   Tap the screen to switch between the moving paddles

   2015 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   hyperPad▲233

   A no-code game making tool for iPad

   2024 · hyperpad.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Game Play Color▲86

   Play Game Boy Color games on your iPhone and iPad

   2015 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Square Up▲66

   Launch the squares off into a galaxy of colors and lights

   2015 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Game Switch▲79

   Play games from iOS notification center!

   2016 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Game Forger▲75

   Make games straight from your device!

   2016 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Keezy▲112

   Turn your iPhone into an instrument

   2013 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    blup▲82

    A colourful game for your iPhone and iPad :)

    2015 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Playground▲78

    Interactive songs on your iPhone and iPad

    2016 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    hoop boy▲60

    Tap to bounce your way across platforms

    2016 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    GamePal▲123

    Remember your gaming memories and log your sessions

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Connectly▲60

    A new twist on Connect Four

    2015 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Xcode 11▲232

    Create amazing apps and bring them to more devices

    2019 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Controlly▲96

    Control your Mac using a console controller

    2021 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    PhoneDeck▲259

    Turn your iPhone into a free Mac controller

    Jul 2026 · phonedeck.io · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Replica▲112

    Play Nintendo Switch games on your iPad display

    2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    To The End▲74

    Can you make it to the end?

    2016 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Air Display ▲106

    Turn your iPad/iPhone into a wireless display for your PC.

    2015 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    ‎Steam Link iOS▲92

    Play desktop games on your iPhone or iPad

    2019 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Draw Your Game▲74

    Make your own game : Draw > Photograph > Play > Share!

    2016 · its alternatives →

23. 23BA
    Build an iPhone Game in your Browser▲72

    2013 · makegameswith.us · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Chesster▲117

    3D Chess for your iPhone and iPad

    2015 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →