# Magic Packet vs GamePad Test

The clearest difference is rating: Magic Packet at 4.5 against GamePad Test's 1.0. Magic Packet also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (104 vs 1). GamePad Test's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Magic Packet costs $1.39 and GamePad Test $0.49 up front. Magic Packet sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. GamePad Test asks for nothing beyond the download.

Magic Packet holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Packet has 104 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Magic Packet ships an update every 6 days, GamePad Test weekly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Packet | GamePad Test |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.39 | **$0.49** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-packet-wol-wake-on-lan/id1488937601/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamepad-test/id6755246244/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **104** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 72.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#164** | — |
| Size | 38 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +9 |
| Developer | [Nikita Somenkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488937600) | [Jean-Yves Nocart](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852806245) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Packet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-packet-wol-wake-on-lan/id1488937601)

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Remotely power on, off, or restart your computer from your local network or the internet. Ideal for accessing your PC for remote control, managing servers, or ensuring devices are ready when needed.

**Highlights:** Wake, turn off, and restart computers, Remote control over internet, Siri commands support, Interactive widgets, Host availability check, Apple Watch support

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a dinner | $19.99 | one-time |


### GamePad Test

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamepad-test/id6755246244)

Test your connected game controllers on iPhone or iPad. See real-time status of buttons, triggers, and analog sticks. Ideal for diagnosing issues or verifying controller functionality.

**Highlights:** Automatic iOS controller detection, Real-time button and trigger indicators, Analog stick and D-pad visualization, Gyroscope support, Clear and fast interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Packet free?

Magic Packet costs $1.39, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is GamePad Test free?

GamePad Test costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Packet or GamePad Test?

Magic Packet is rated higher. Magic Packet averages 4.5 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while GamePad Test averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Magic Packet or GamePad Test have ads?

GamePad Test shows ads; Magic Packet does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Packet or GamePad Test?

Magic Packet ships an update every 6 days, and GamePad Test weekly. Most recently, Magic Packet was updated on November 7, 2026 and GamePad Test on November 7, 2026.

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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.*