# HORIPAD ULTIMATE vs Gamepad Tester

The clearest difference is rating: Gamepad Tester at 5.0 against HORIPAD ULTIMATE's 2.3. HORIPAD ULTIMATE's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Gamepad Tester holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HORIPAD ULTIMATE has 67 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | HORIPAD ULTIMATE | Gamepad Tester |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horipad-ultimate/id1056446815/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamepad-tester-input-and-drift/id6785837892/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **67** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 5 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HORI CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1056446814) | [selvasundar m](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785837894) |

## What reviewers say

### HORIPAD ULTIMATE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horipad-ultimate/id1056446815)

Connect your game controller to check input data and update its firmware wirelessly. Access product information for your device directly through the app.

**Highlights:** Check game pad input data, Wireless firmware updates, Display product information website

**In-app purchases:** none


### Gamepad Tester

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamepad-tester-input-and-drift/id6785837892)

Instantly verify your game controller's functionality on iPhone and iPad. See every button, trigger, and analog stick input reflected in real-time. Ideal for diagnosing stick drift or confirming a new gamepad's performance.

**Highlights:** Real-time button and trigger input visualization, Analog stick drift detection, D-pad direction testing, Rumble and haptic feedback control, Controller battery level display, Adjustable controller LED color

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HORIPAD ULTIMATE free?

HORIPAD ULTIMATE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Gamepad Tester free?

Gamepad Tester is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HORIPAD ULTIMATE or Gamepad Tester?

Gamepad Tester is rated higher. HORIPAD ULTIMATE averages 2.3 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Gamepad Tester averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do HORIPAD ULTIMATE or Gamepad Tester have ads?

Gamepad Tester shows ads; HORIPAD ULTIMATE does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*