reWASD

Overview

reWASD remaps controllers, keyboards, and mice for PC use, with profiles that can change by app. It is best suited to players who want to shape complex or game-specific controls; anyone seeking a free mapper should look elsewhere.

Its range goes beyond basic button swaps: inputs can trigger different actions depending on how they are pressed, and the Advanced edition adds tools for multi-mode configurations. The trade-off is a paid license, with several of the most distinctive features excluded from Basic.

Key features

reWASD can translate joystick inputs into keyboard keys or mouse buttons, and map keyboard and mouse inputs in the opposite direction. Actions can be assigned to single, double, or triple presses, or to the start and release of a press. That flexibility is useful when one control needs to do different jobs, but may be more machinery than a player needs for simple remapping.

Per-app profiles and profile switching help keep separate control setups for different games or applications. Users can also browse and share configurations through reWASD Community. Those options make it easier to maintain distinct setups, though they do not remove the work of choosing or adjusting a configuration.

Advanced adds combos, multiple Shift Layers, up to four simultaneous configuration slots, Rapid Fire, a Radial Menu, and Custom Crosshair. These features suit users who need layered or multi-mode controls; Basic excludes advanced combos, multiple Shift Layers, and Slots, so it is the more limited choice for elaborate setups. reWASD supports dozens of controllers, while Basic supports over 100 gamepads and nearly all keyboards and mice.

The Android and iOS reWASD Mobile app can turn a phone or tablet into a gamepad, control pad, or touchpad for a PC on the same local network. It is a useful extra for someone who wants a mobile device as an input surface, but it depends on the PC and mobile device being on that network.

Pricing

There is no free plan. The seven-day trial gives full feature access on up to two PCs and cannot be extended, making it a short window to check whether the advanced controls justify a purchase.

PlanPrice and termsBest fitBasic$14.99 a month; one-time fee, lifetime access, 1 PCUsers who need core remapping without advanced combos, multiple Shift Layers, or Slots.Advanced$39.99 a month; one-time fee, lifetime access, 1 PCUsers who need the advanced tools, including combos and up to four simultaneous configuration slots.Both plans are described as lifetime access for one PC, despite the monthly price wording; the fee is stated as a one-time payment. Advanced is the relevant upgrade when its excluded tools matter, while Basic is a more constrained entry point. The purchase page advertises 24/7 technical support for Advanced and asks buyers needing more than 10 instances to contact support.

The PC software requires Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit), an x64 or ARM64 processor, at least 4 GB of RAM, and internet access for activation, updates, and online features. The privacy policy says order-form information is sent using SSL and card data is not stored on Disc Soft systems, while also stating that absolute security cannot be guaranteed. Disc Soft may collect account, purchase, device, and usage-related information and share personal information with affiliates or partners for promotional purposes.

Platforms

The PC remapping software runs on Windows; the companion mobile app is available for Android and iOS. Mobile devices act as input surfaces for a PC on the same local network rather than replacing the Windows software.

Who it's for

Choose reWASD if you want per-app controls, flexible press-triggered actions, and the option to build layered or multi-mode configurations. It is less compelling for a basic one-to-one remap, particularly if you do not need Advanced features or prefer a free tool.

Pros and cons

Pros: Per-app profiles and varied press actions support more than simple button swaps.

Pros: Advanced offers combos, up to four simultaneous slots, Rapid Fire, a Radial Menu, and Custom Crosshair for intricate configurations.

Pros: The mobile app can make an Android or iOS device a gamepad, control pad, or touchpad for a PC on the same local network.

Cons: There is no free plan, and the trial ends after seven days without an extension.

Cons: Basic excludes combos, multiple Shift Layers, and Slots, limiting its appeal for users who want the more involved configuration tools.

Cons: Each listed plan covers one PC, and the PC software requires Windows 10 or 11 and internet access for activation, updates, and online features.

Alternatives

For a free option with a broader stated platform range, consider PadLink: its free Standard plan supports one active controller and it runs on Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows. Its free plan's active-controller cap is a meaningful limit if you need more than one connected controller.

ControllerMate is a free-plan alternative for macOS users; its unregistered plan has no time limit. Choose it when macOS and avoiding a paid license matter more than reWASD's Windows focus.

AntiMicroX is a free option for Linux or Windows users who want to avoid a paid plan. Gamepad Mapper is another free-plan choice, but it is for macOS.

Steam Input is a free alternative available on Linux, macOS, and Windows. ControllerBuddy is free and open-source under GNU GPL v3.0, for Linux and Windows users who value that licensing model.

DS4Windows is a free Windows alternative for users prepared to meet its listed requirements: Windows 10 or newer,.NET 8.0 Desktop Runtime, Visual C++ Redistributable, and the ViGEmBus driver. JoyShockMapper is a free option for Linux or Windows; its Windows release is available as a download, while Linux users can build it from source.

For broader comparisons, see Controller Mapping Software, Game Controller Mapper Software, and Keyboard and Mouse Customization Software.

Verdict

reWASD is a strong fit for Windows players who want per-app remapping and advanced, multi-mode controls, with mobile devices available as local-network input surfaces. Its main reason to choose another tool is straightforward: there is no free plan, and Basic leaves out several of the features that distinguish Advanced.