ShootingPlus V3 vs X Gamepad Tester
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShootingPlus V3
This tool allows you to connect Bluetooth keyboards, mice, and gamepads to your iOS devices. It provides specific instructions for pairing different types of controllers to ensure seamless integration for gaming and productivity.
- Bluetooth gamepad connection
- Bluetooth keyboard connection
- Bluetooth mouse connection
- iOS mode switching
- Troubleshooting guidance
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ShootingPlus V3 gamepad, Keyboard & Mouse converter Bluetooth tool. Make sure the Bluetooth device is in iOS mode before connecting Bluetooth. Bluetooth connection method: Keyboard & Mouse converter: Generally, first you should cancel paired the Bluetooth, then disconnect the power, then connect the power, and then press the left Ctrl + 2 (the 2 on the W button) to switch to the iOS mode, then connect to Bluetooth, and then open the App. Gamepad: For Most of Gamepads, first you should cancel paired the Bluetooth. Then turn off the Gamepad, then long press and hold the Y + Home button to turn on the Gamepad to switch to iOS mode, connect to Bluetooth, and then open the App. (Specific Gamepad may have other switching methods) If you have any questions, please contact us at: shootingplus@shootingplus.com.cn
X Gamepad Tester
Easily test the functionality of your gamepad, controller, or joystick. This app displays button presses, analog stick movements, and raw input data to help you troubleshoot device issues. It supports a wide range of MFI and popular brand controllers.
- Tests button functionality
- Displays analog stick movement
- Shows stick input and pressure
- Displays raw input data
- Fast response time
- Supports MFI controllers
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You can simply test functionlaity of your gamepad/controller/joystick with X Gamepad Tester and check all the buttons and axis input. X Gamepad Tester allows you to troobleshoot your connected gamepad. Features: • Shows keys you have pressed • Shows axes the analog controls move • Shows sticks input and pressure • Simple to use • Shows raw data of input • Fast response X Gamepad Tester is compatible with all MFI (Made for iPhone / iPod / iPad / iOS) controllers & gamepads, also manufactured by Microsoft XBox, Logitech, Sony PlayStation DualShock ® 4 & 5. *Please make sure the device is connected via Bluetooth before testing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: X Gamepad Tester at 71% against ShootingPlus V3's 17%. X Gamepad Tester also leads on rating (3.8 vs 2.2). ShootingPlus V3's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 58 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
X Gamepad Tester holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShootingPlus V3 has 1.1K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of ShootingPlus V3's written reviews are positive against 71% of X Gamepad Tester's.
ShootingPlus V3 ships an update monthly, X Gamepad Tester every 58 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShootingPlus V3 | X Gamepad Tester |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (1.1K ratings) | 3.8 (17 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.1% of reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 17 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 58 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Qixiong Technology Co., Ltd. | Mehmet Akif ERSOY |
Customer experience
ShootingPlus V3
X Gamepad Tester
Bugs and requests
ShootingPlus V3
Reported bugs
4 issues- Bluetooth connectivity problems
- Presets not loading or saving correctly
- Floating icon not working as expected
- Incompatibility with latest iOS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for more games (e.g. Minecraft, Real Racing 3)
- Allow saving of custom presets
- Improve joystick sensitivity and controls
- Add option to invert Y-axis
- Make the app more user-friendly
X Gamepad Tester
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ShootingPlus V3
No in-app purchases
X Gamepad Tester
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ShootingPlus V3 free?
Is X Gamepad Tester free?
Which has better reviews, ShootingPlus V3 or X Gamepad Tester?
Do ShootingPlus V3 or X Gamepad Tester have ads?
Which is updated more often, ShootingPlus V3 or X Gamepad Tester?
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