Check if an app supports controllers on iOS or iPadOS
Find out if an app on the App Store has controller support on iOS or iPadOS.
Supported controllers
Before you start gaming, make sure your controller is compatible with iOS or iPadOS:
- PlayStation DualShock 4 Wireless Controller
- PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller
- PlayStation 5 DualSense Edge Wireless Controller
- Xbox Wireless Controller with Bluetooth (Model 1708)
- Xbox Wireless Controller Series S
- Xbox Wireless Controller Series X
- Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
- Xbox Adaptive Controller
This article outlines the steps to connect your controller wirelessly: Connect a wireless game controller to your Apple device - Apple Support.
Check an app for controller support
- Open the App Store
- Search for a specific app, or browse 'Games' and tap any app
- On the app's page, just beneath the icon where it shows the ratings, drag your finger to scroll through the summary
If the app supports controllers, it will show a 'CONTROLLER' section between 'DEVELOPER' and 'LANGUAGE':
If it doesn't, it won't show any controller information in the summary:
Contact a developer
Please keep in mind that Apple has no control over which apps have controller support or not. To request support for controllers, you will need to contact the developer of the game you want to see it in: Contact a third-party vendor - Apple Support.
Support articles used:
Connect a PlayStation wireless game controller to your Apple device – Apple Support (UK)
Connect an Xbox wireless game controller to your Apple device – Apple Support (UK)