VGamepad Lite vs GamePad & Controller Tester
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VGamepad Lite
Transform your phone into a physical game controller for your PC. Enjoy customizable buttons, motion controls, and haptic feedback for an immersive gaming experience. Supports standard controller emulation and basic mouse/keyboard functions.
- Emulates standard controllers
- Motion control using phone sensors
- Customizable button layout
- Haptic feedback
- Game capture button
- AR Body Tracking (iPhone XS+)
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VGamepad gives you the full experience of a physical controller. Customizable buttons, haptic feedback, motion control, and more. Play on your PC using nothing but your phone. Features: - Emulates standard controllers (including Joy-Con). - Motion Control: steer, aim, and move using your phone’s sensors. - AR Body Tracking (iPhone XS or later): play certain games using body motion. - Customizable layout: move and resize buttons to fit your hands. - Game Capture button for quick recording. - Haptic feedback that makes every press feel physical. - Pressure-sensitive inputs with 3D Touch (supported devices). - Optional sound feedback for buttons. - Change joystick images from a large selection. - Basic mouse & keyboard support (W/A/S/D buttons on keyboard). Connectivity: Use the simple Windows/Mac/Linux companion app for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/LAN pairing, or use PCGameConsole to turn your PC into a full gaming console compatible with VGamepad. Full setup guide: https://github.com/PJSoftCo/VGamepad TERMS OF USE: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PRIVACY POLICY: https://pjsoftco.com/vgamepadpp.html ONLINE SUPPORT: Please join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/ZcAuAJp8py
GamePad & Controller Tester
Diagnose and troubleshoot wireless game controllers with ease. Connect via Bluetooth to visualize all button presses, stick movements, and pressure-sensitive inputs for various popular console and MFi controllers.
- Controller connection via Bluetooth
- Real-time visualization of actions and sticks
- Pressure-sensitive button detection
- Support for multiple controller types
- Custom designs for different controllers
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GamePad & Controller Tester helps you to test or troubleshoot your wireless game controllers and gamepads in just few clicks. Easily connect to your controller using Bluetooth and you ready to go. This app works with PlayStation 5 DualSense® Wireless Controller, PlayStation Dualshock® 4 Controller, Xbox Wireless Controller and any "Made for iPhone" (MFI) Game Controllers. Key Features: - Multiple Types of Controllers supported - Complete Controller Actions and Sticks Visualization - All Pressure Sensitive Buttons - Different Designs Support Each Controller Information About Purchases: - 1 month subscription - $12.99 per month - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost depends on the selected plan - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription Privacy Policy: https://mobilesolutionsapps.com/gamepad/privacy Terms of Use: https://mobilesolutionsapps.com/gamepad/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: VGamepad Lite at none against GamePad & Controller Tester's shown. VGamepad Lite also leads on rating (3.2 vs 2.7). GamePad & Controller Tester's advantage is review sentiment (47% vs 37%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. VGamepad Lite sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and GamePad & Controller Tester sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
VGamepad Lite holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 107 and 241 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of VGamepad Lite's written reviews are positive against 47% of GamePad & Controller Tester's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
| Parameter | VGamepad Lite | GamePad & Controller Tester |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (107 ratings) — better | 2.7 (241 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 36.9% of reviews | 47.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 107 | 241 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | PJSOFTCO | MOBILESOURCE CORPORATION |
Customer experience
VGamepad Lite
GamePad & Controller Tester
User reviews
VGamepad Lite
From 107 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast connection speed between phone and PC
- 👍 Straightforward setup process with video tutorials
- 🎮 Works well with Steam games and emulators
- 🔧 Customizable button mapping and controller size
- 💰 Affordable or free alternative to physical controllers
Room to improve
- 📢 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay every 5 minutes
- 🐛 Buttons frequently unresponsive or detect wrong inputs
- 🔌 Difficult connection setup requiring IP address entry
- ❌ App doesn't work after connection established
- 💳 Paywall after initial free use
GamePad & Controller Tester
From 241 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✅ Accurate controller testing functionality
- 👍 User-friendly interface and navigation
- 🚀 Quick and efficient performance
- 📊 Real-time feedback on button presses
- 🎮 Supports multiple controller types
Room to improve
- 💰 Requires premium subscription for full features
- 🚫 Limited functionality in free version
- 🐛 Controller pairing issues
- ❌ Doesn't control console from phone
- 😤 Misleading app description
Bugs and requests
VGamepad Lite
Reported bugs
9 issues- Connection fails despite correct IP and password entry
- Ads appear but don't load, blocking app usage
- RT button and other buttons not functioning
- Buttons disappear after rearranging
- Mouse cursor moves in background during gameplay
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- App crashes or freezes during use
- Controller not recognized by PC after connection
- Inconsistent performance across different iPhone models
- PC download fails with Error 1001
Requested features
7 requests- Bluetooth connectivity for easier pairing
- Mac OS support for server-side application
- Nintendo Switch controller support
- Remove or reduce ad frequency with paid option
- Apple TV compatibility
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- L1, L2, R1, R2 buttons for PlayStation controllers
- Better documentation and troubleshooting guides
GamePad & Controller Tester
Reported bugs
7 issues- 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
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- App crashes or freezes during testing
- Trackpad detection not working
Requested features
7 requests- 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
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- Support for more controller types
- Improved pairing process
In-app purchases
VGamepad Lite
- VGamepad Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
- VGamepad Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
GamePad & Controller Tester
- Premium3 Days trial$12.991 Month
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