GPchecker vs Game Controller Tester Gamepad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GPchecker
This utility app helps you test the functionality of game controllers connected to your iPhone. It allows you to verify the input values for sticks, triggers, and buttons, ensuring they are working correctly.
- Test gamepad sticks
- Test gamepad triggers
- Test gamepad buttons
- Check input values
- Verify controller function
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GPchecker is App to check the Stick, Trigger and Button function on Game Pad which connected to iPhone. When you worry about Stick and Trigger input, please check the input value using GPchecker. If Stick and Trigger input value reach 1.0 or -1.0, its function is OK.
Game Controller Tester Gamepad
Easily test and troubleshoot your game controllers on iOS devices. Visualize controller layouts, test buttons, sticks, and pressure-sensitive triggers. Connect multiple controllers and get help with connections. Offers a premium subscription for an ad-free experience and advanced features.
- Test buttons and sticks
- Test pressure sensitive triggers
- Visualize controller designs
- Connect multiple controllers
- Helps with controller connections
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Test and troubleshoot the functionality of your game controller. Connect your controller to an iOS device. Works with specific Xbox controllers, specific PlayStation controllers and "Made for iPhone" (MFI) Game Controllers. SUPPORTED CONTROLLERS: • Xbox One Wireless • Xbox Series Wireless • Playstation 4 - DualShock 4 Wireless • Playstation 5 DualSense • Blackbone One • Megadream • Razer Kishi • Razer Kishi V2 • SteelSeries Nimbus+ • GameSir T4 Pro • Rotor Riot • PXN-Speedy • Moga Rebel • Gamevice • ... FEATURES: • Visualization of different controller designs • Test buttons and sticks • Test pressure sensitive triggers and sticks • Connect Multiple Controllers • Helps you to connect your controllers SUBSCRIPTION: • Premium: - Remove Ads - Unlock all controller features like haptic feedback or adaptive triggers • Payments are charged to the user’s Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless the user cancels at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The account is charged for renewal within 24-hours before the end of the current period. Users can manage and cancel subscriptions in their account settings on the App Store. Privacy policy: https://emoji-apps.com/Apps/Game_Controller_Tester/terms_and_privacy/privacy_policy.html Terms of Use: https://emoji-apps.com/Apps/Game_Controller_Tester/terms_and_privacy/terms.html Enjoy this free App.
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Verdict
GPchecker and Game Controller Tester Gamepad both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of GPchecker's written reviews are positive against 47% of Game Controller Tester Gamepad's. GPchecker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). Game Controller Tester Gamepad's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 15). On price, rating, ads 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. Game Controller Tester Gamepad sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. GPchecker asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for GPchecker against 4.5 for Game Controller Tester Gamepad. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Game Controller Tester Gamepad has 1.4K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of GPchecker's written reviews are positive against 47% of Game Controller Tester Gamepad's.
GPchecker ships an update every 17 months, Game Controller Tester Gamepad every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GPchecker | Game Controller Tester Gamepad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (15 ratings) | 4.5 (1.4K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews — better | 47.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 1.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paraches Lifestyle Lab. | Emoji Apps GmbH |
Customer experience
GPchecker
Game Controller Tester Gamepad
Bugs and requests
GPchecker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Game Controller Tester Gamepad
Reported bugs
2 issues- Incompatible with certain controller models
- App crashes on launch
Requested features
3 requests- Support for Nintendo Switch controllers
- Stick drift detection
- Customizable controller lighting
In-app purchases
GPchecker
No in-app purchases
Game Controller Tester Gamepad
- Premium3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Premium3 Days trial2 variants$1.991 Month
- Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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- Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Premium$29.991 Year
Questions
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