Comparison

Game Controller Tester Gamepad vs GH Joy Con

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Test buttons and sticks
  • Test pressure sensitive triggers
  • Visualize controller designs
  • Connect multiple controllers
  • Helps with controller connections
Features
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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.

About

GH Joy Con

This utility app connects to a game controller to perform software updates. It ensures your controller is running the latest firmware for optimal performance.

Highlights
  • Connects to game controller
  • Updates controller software
  • Ensures latest firmware
  • Optimizes controller performance
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GHIC_OTA APP是需要和手柄连接使用的,用于升级手柄软件。

Screenshots

Game Controller Tester Gamepad4 screens
GH Joy Con4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Game Controller Tester Gamepad at 47% against GH Joy Con's 0%. Game Controller Tester Gamepad also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 4). GH Joy Con's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Game Controller Tester Gamepad sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. GH Joy Con asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Game Controller Tester Gamepad holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Game Controller Tester Gamepad has 1.4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Game Controller Tester Gamepad's written reviews are positive against 0% of GH Joy Con's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Game Controller Tester Gamepad versus GH Joy Con: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGame Controller Tester GamepadGH Joy Con
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.4K ratings) — better1.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews46.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS16.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmoji Apps GmbH卫东 张

Customer experience

Game Controller Tester Gamepad

All ratings1,354 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews352 reviews
Positive46.9%
Neutral4.8%
Negative48.3%

GH Joy Con

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

GH Joy Con

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Game Controller Tester Gamepad

Subscriptions5
  • 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
None

GH Joy Con

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Game Controller Tester Gamepad free?
Game Controller Tester Gamepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GH Joy Con free?
GH Joy Con is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Game Controller Tester Gamepad or GH Joy Con?
Game Controller Tester Gamepad is rated higher. Game Controller Tester Gamepad averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while GH Joy Con averages 1.0 from 4 ratings.

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