Gamepad Joystick MAXJoypad app icon

Gamepad Joystick MAXJoypad

Turning your smartphone or tablet into a powerful gamepad for PC games.

CabralTech Software & Systems · com.rafaelcabral.maxjoypad_platform

3.1 (9 ratings) 1M+ downloads v1.5.10 21.7 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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  • Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version
v1.5.10 (50)
Updated
May 29, 2026 (4 months ago)
APK size
21.7 MB
Requires
Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support
Any (no native code)
Category
Entertainment (app)
Listed since
May 5, 2023 (at least)
Permissions
18 (4 sensitive)
Website
maxjoypad.com
Developer contact
[email protected]

About this APK

Gamepad Joystick MAXJoypad is an app by CabralTech Software & Systems in the Entertainment category, listed since at least May 2023. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 18 permissions, 4 of them sensitive, including precise location, approximate location and Bluetooth connect. It asks for the same permissions as version 1.5.9. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Ratings

3.1out of 59 ratings
  • 5 ★22%
  • 4 ★33%
  • 3 ★11%
  • 2 ★0%
  • 1 ★33%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v1.5.10

This app connects to a Windows PC via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth. The mentioned instructions and links are exclusively intended for users to set up the server application on their desktop computers (Windows). The app does not download or install any Android APK files outside of Google Play.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Play PC games and emulators using your Smartphone or Tablet as gamepad, joystick or racing wheel. -Unique recording game input system for combos, buttons, special actions and moves sequences (Macros). - Complete Gamepad Profile Management that allows players to create setups for many type of games. - Connection Management with automatic Wifi configuration besides IP manual setup and Bluetooth support. - Multiplayer up to 4 players for you to play with your friends simultaneously. Video demos: http://bit.ly/1SBXw5t http://bit.ly/1PHWWhY http://bit.ly/1RNEeah http://bit.ly/1Y2gQdJ The MAXJoypad platform edition is free for basic Gamepad features. Advanced features and goodies are able to be bought and enabled right in the App. *** This version is for PC games only and not for consoles. ***. Features: - Software server and driver optimized to achieve best communication performance between Android App and PC which allows a real gamepad emulation. - MaxJoypad driver allows the App to be recognized as a real gamepad for Windows. - Use the device sensor to turn your smartphone or tablet in a racing wheel. - 3D button skin interface that mimics a real gamepad look and fill. - Wifi and Bluetooth communication support. - Setup of specific network parameters such as the IP address and ports although MAXJoypad App is able to scan and to do network setup automatically on Wifi mode. - The Macro feature turns gameplay experience easier and uncomplicated for beginner and pro players. It allows to record special movements and gameplay actions and associate that with Macro buttons. - Gamepad profile management feature which enables players to disable undesired buttons or configure its behavior like the press and hold mode. - Multiplayer up to four players - Custom gamepad profiles that allow multiple combined inputs like Keyboard, Gamepad and Mouse. - Xbox 360 controller emulation through x360ce. - It does not require administrative privileges for running server software on Windows. - Installation package and driver signed digitally for safety. - Quick server and driver installation. Requirements: - MAXJoypad server and driver are compatible with Windows 7 32/64bits or higher. - Android version 5.0 (Lollipop) or higher. Setup instructions: Download the package bellow and execute it on your Windows PC/Notebook: http://www.maxjoypad.com/MAXJoypadServerPack-1.2.5.exe Case you do not see server interface running after installation take a look at MAXJoypad icon on the Windows system tray. Click with right button on it and select " Settings... " in order to show up server connection setup interface. For more information or issues reporting check out the contact page: http://maxjoypad.com/#contact Check out our Website: http://maxjoypad.com/ Have a great play!!!

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v1.5.9.

v1.5.10 LATEST May 29, 2026 21.7 MB TRUSTED v1.5.9 May 26, 2026 21.7 MB TRUSTED

All 2 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on May 29, 2026.
  • Certificate issued to “Maxjoypad” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
  • Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature verified May 29, 2026
  • Validated against Google Play May 29, 2026
  • Signed byCN=Maxjoypad
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)66:31:FE:E3:67:6B:D5:4C:54:24:52:52:0F:67:09:C0:91:18:C7:AB
  • File MD5560464fded533a1a98471aabd339c2fa
  • Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (18)

Gamepad Joystick MAXJoypad requests 18 permissions, 4 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

Gamepad Joystick MAXJoypad APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Gamepad Joystick MAXJoypad free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Gamepad Joystick MAXJoypad APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 560464fded533a1a98471aabd339c2fa.

Tags

rafaelcabral maxjoypad_platform entertainment maxjoypad

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