# Game Controller Tester Gamepad vs GamePad & Controller Tester

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Game Controller Tester Gamepad | GamePad & Controller Tester |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-controller-tester-gamepad/id1497587957/reviews)** | [2.7 (242 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamepad-and-controller-tester/id1624979525/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 242 |
| Positive reviews | 47.6% of reviews | **47.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Emoji Apps GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/336547449) | [MOBILESOURCE CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624979797) |

## What reviewers say

### Game Controller Tester Gamepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-controller-tester-gamepad/id1497587957)

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.

**Highlights:** Test buttons and sticks, Test pressure sensitive triggers, Visualize controller designs, Connect multiple controllers, Helps with controller connections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate controller testing
- ⚙️ Helpful for troubleshooting
- 📊 Detailed controller diagnostics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive subscription pricing
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🤖 Unreliable controller connectivity

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatible with certain controller models
- App crashes on launch

**Requested features**

- Support for Nintendo Switch controllers
- Stick drift detection
- Customizable controller lighting


### GamePad & Controller Tester

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamepad-and-controller-tester/id1624979525)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $12.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Accurate controller testing functionality
- 👍 User-friendly interface and navigation
- 🚀 Quick and efficient performance
- 📊 Real-time feedback on button presses
- 🎮 Supports multiple controller types

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires premium subscription for full features
- 🚫 Limited functionality in free version
- 🐛 Controller pairing issues
- ❌ Doesn't control console from phone
- 😤 Misleading app description

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Game Controller Tester Gamepad free?

Game Controller Tester Gamepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GamePad & Controller Tester free?

GamePad & Controller Tester is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Game Controller Tester Gamepad or GamePad & Controller Tester?

Game Controller Tester Gamepad is rated higher. Game Controller Tester Gamepad averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while GamePad & Controller Tester averages 2.7 from 242 ratings.

### Do Game Controller Tester Gamepad or GamePad & Controller Tester have ads?

Both Game Controller Tester Gamepad and GamePad & Controller Tester show ads.

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