ControllerBuddy
7.2#3 in controller mapping softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitControllerBuddy vs PadLink
What both publish
| Fact | ControllerBuddy | PadLink |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | The website identifies Matteo Hausner as the creator and copyright holder of ControllerBuddy. | PadLink is published by Nimets Technology and operated by Rath Socheat in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. |
| Purpose | ControllerBuddy maps gamepad inputs for flight simulators, aiming to let users fly without a joystick, keyboard, or mouse. | PadLink turns controllers macOS does not recognize into standard gamepad or keyboard-and-mouse input for games. |
| Support | The project directs bug reports to GitHub Issues and questions to its Discord community. | 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. |
ControllerBuddy plans
- ControllerBuddyFree
PadLink plans
- StandardFree
- Pro$2.99, paid once
Pick ControllerBuddy if…
ControllerBuddy suits flight-simulator players who want to map gamepad inputs to simulator controls on Windows or Linux. It may also suit users who want community profiles or virtual joystick output.
Pick PadLink if…
PadLink suits people who want to use controllers macOS does not recognize for games, or map game input to keyboard and mouse. Its phone companion is for users with a computer running PadLink and a phone on the same local network.