Game Controller Tester Gamepad vs GamePad & Controller Tester
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
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 rating: Game Controller Tester Gamepad at 4.5 against GamePad & Controller Tester's 2.7. Game Controller Tester Gamepad also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 242). GamePad & Controller Tester's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 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.
Game Controller Tester Gamepad holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Game Controller Tester Gamepad has 1.4K ratings behind it against 242, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 48% and 48% positive.
| Parameter | Game Controller Tester Gamepad | GamePad & Controller Tester |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.4K ratings) — better | 2.7 (242 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 47.6% of reviews | 47.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | 242 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Emoji Apps GmbH | MOBILESOURCE CORPORATION |
Customer experience
Game Controller Tester Gamepad
GamePad & Controller Tester
User reviews
Game Controller Tester Gamepad
From 1.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Accurate controller testing
- ⚙️ Helpful for troubleshooting
- 📊 Detailed controller diagnostics
Room to improve
- 💰 Excessive subscription pricing
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🤖 Unreliable controller connectivity
GamePad & Controller Tester
From 242 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
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
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
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
GamePad & Controller Tester
- Premium3 Days trial$12.991 Month
Questions
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