PadLink vs QJoyPad
PadLink
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| Figure | PadLink | QJoyPad |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · Controller Mapping Software | 8.1 (#11) | 7.2 (#24) |
| Controller support | The app reads USB HID controllers using per-device profiles, and the maker says more profiles are added over time. | QJoyPad detects Linux-supported joysticks and gamepads, including devices with more than two axes; the Linux kernel must recognize the device and have its driver loaded. |
| Support | The maker says it replies to email questions within one business day and handles bugs, controller requests, and feature ideas through its public GitHub community. | The repository directs users to GitHub issues for bug reports and feature requests, and the documentation also gives an email address for layout-file help. |
Plans
In their own words
PadLink
PadLink turns controllers that macOS does not recognize into game input, routing each as a virtual DualShock 4 or as keyboard and mouse. Different controllers can use those modes at the same time. Named profiles let users bind buttons to keys and assign analog sticks to Mouse, Arrow Keys, WASD, or off. The app reads USB HID controllers through per-device profiles, and its maker says it adds profiles over time. A companion iOS and Android app can act as a controller for a computer running PadLink on the same local network. PadLink is available for macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android. The free Standard plan supports one active controller; Pro costs 2.99 USD one-time and supports up to four, with ad-free Mobile Remote, Car Driving cockpit, and future updates. An optional Pro trial lasts 7 days, needs no card or sign-up, and supports up to two controllers. On Windows, virtual-gamepad output depends on the third-party ViGEmBus driver; keyboard-and-mouse output does not.