# GamePad & Controller Tester — user reviews > 65 indexed App Store user reviews of GamePad & Controller Tester by MOBILESOURCE CORPORATION, rated 2.70/5 from 242 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamepad-and-controller-tester/id1624979525/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamepad-and-controller-tester/id1624979525.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 90 · 4★ 14 · 3★ 7 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 126 ## What do users think of GamePad & Controller Tester? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - ✅ Accurate controller testing functionality - 👍 User-friendly interface and navigation - 🚀 Quick and efficient performance - 📊 Real-time feedback on button presses - 🎮 Supports multiple controller types - 🔧 Helps diagnose hardware issues - 📈 Visual graphs for easy understanding - ⚡ Fast identification of faulty components **Cons** - 💰 Requires premium subscription for full features - 🚫 Limited functionality in free version - 🐛 Controller pairing issues - ❌ Doesn't control console from phone - 😤 Misleading app description - 💳 Unexpected subscription charges - 🔌 Requires physical controller connection - ⚠️ Inconsistent compatibility with different controllers - 😞 Doesn't work as advertised for many users **Commonly reported bugs** - Controller not detected during pairing - App shows wrong controller type (e.g., Xbox instead of Switch) - Controller becomes unresponsive after using app - Bluetooth pairing failures - Subscription charges continuing after cancellation - App crashes or freezes during testing - Trackpad detection not working **Most requested features** - Ability to control console directly from phone - Free tier with more functionality - Better controller compatibility detection - Pressure sensitivity detection for DualSense - Advanced drift statistics and metrics - Support for more controller types - Improved pairing process ## Newest reviews (10 of 65) ### 5/5 — Not a review, but people are blind *2024-01-06* I’ve seen reviews that people are complaining about how their controller doesn’t work. That's because it's a TEST!!!!! ### 1/5 — Very bad *2023-12-12, version 1.0* I connected my controller and it wouldn’t work dont buy this it’s a waste of time ### 5/5 — Dhf hfs has come &@has *2023-11-13, version 1.0* Gsgdhd ### 1/5 — I have to pay? *2023-11-09, version 1.0* What is even the point in this app??? Like does it only test? ### 1/5 — Don’t buy it *2023-11-08, version 1.0* It dosent work at all and you have to pay for it and dose not do a lot ### 1/5 — Don’t download not worth it *2023-11-07* There’s no point of using it if I got to buy premium first thing as soon as I get in the app, there’s no other way to use this app unless you buy premium ### 4/5 — 😂🤣😂 *2023-10-13, version 1.0* I have update 16.7 you might be wondering why I am talking about updates i paired my Nintendo switch controller instead of a Nintendo switch controller It showed a Xbox controller.😂😂😂🤣🤣 ### 1/5 — Lame *2023-09-14, version 1.0* Makes you get the Premium to use app ### 1/5 — Pretty useless *2023-08-14* Doesn’t give any stats on controller drift, axis etc. What’s the point of it. ### 2/5 — DONT DOWNLOAD THIS APP *2023-08-12, version 1.0* I’ve tried and tried to connect it to my Xbox but it just won’t work idk why I gave it a 2 star ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Horrível *2026-01-31* Não devolve seu dinheiro ### 1/5 — He *2025-12-11, version 1.0* Fyh Juju link ### 1/5 — 🤮🤮🤮 *2025-10-11, version 1.0* 🤮🤮🤮🤢🤢 ### 1/5 — Worst app money hungry *2025-08-02, version 1.0* Y’all scammers trash app ### 1/5 — Não funciona, apenas quer seu dinheiro! *2025-07-07* Não funciona, apenas quer seu dinheiro! ### 1/5 — HORRIBLE *2025-05-29, version 1.0* it literally only lets you see your controller virtually. it’s doesn’t let you control it. it’s like it’s just for show . if i could give it 0 i would! ### 1/5 — Não Funciona! *2025-02-20* Não Funciona ### 1/5 — It doesn’t work *2024-11-10, version 1.0* It says that it will let you use the app to play your concle wit out a controller but it didn’t work after the torteule it won’t let you use the controller on the screen ### 1/5 — NÃO FUNCIONA *2024-10-28* Fazem pagar e depois o app crasha ### 1/5 — I don’t like the app *2023-12-27* The reason that i don’t like the app is because I couldn’t get the app to work and I am going to give you is that you still need to have the controller and connect it to your Bluetooth which is really Stupid in my opinion. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Must-Have App for Serious Gamers *2024-09-16* If you're serious about gaming, you need this app! It provides accurate testing for any controller. I love the design; it’s so easy to see what’s functioning and what isn’t. Highly recọmmended! ### 5/5 — Reliable and Efficient Controller Tester *2024-09-15* Controller Tester is a reliable utility app. It’s perfect for checking the health of your controllers before an important gaming session. The layout makes navigation easy, and I appreciate how quickly it responds. A solid investment! ### 5/5 — A Game-Changer for Controller Setup *2024-09-14* Absolutely love this app! It was a user-friendly and incredibly useful for calibrating my controllers. It even supports multiple devices, making it versatile for all my gaming gear. Highly recọmmend! ### 5/5 — Great App for Testing Input Devices *2024-09-13* This app has been a lifesaver! Game pad tester is super simple to use and gives real-time feedback on my game controllers. I can finally confirm which buttons might be faulty. Definitely worth the download! ### 5/5 — Perfect for Troubleshooting Controllers *2024-09-12* I love it! It helped me diagnose my controller issues in seconds. The visual graphs are easy to understand, and I appreciate the detailed feedback on each button's performance. A fantastic utility for gamers! ### 5/5 — Petro *2024-08-26* This app is perfect for checking the functionality of my game controllers. It’s quick, effective, and very user-friendly. ### 5/5 — Good *2024-08-26* I’ve tried other apps, but this one is by far the best for testing controllers. It’s reliable, accurate, and very easy to navigate. ### 5/5 — Dina *2024-08-25* I’ve tested several controllers with this app, and it always works flawlessly. The interface is clean, and the results are instant. ### 5/5 — LiDAR *2024-08-22* I appreciate how this app shows real-time feedback for every button press and joystick movement. It’s very easy to use! ### 5/5 — Lion *2024-08-21* This app quickly identified a problem with my controller’s D-pad, which I was able to fix right away. Highly recommended! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-22.*