Comparison

Game Controller Tester Gamepad vs Ah Charge! Controller Battery

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

Ah Charge! Controller Battery

Monitor your controller's battery level to avoid mid-game shutdowns. Get timely alerts and view battery percentage directly within the app or via widgets. Offers a Pro version for advanced features like push notifications and ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Controller battery percentage display
  • Button input tester
  • Home Screen widget
  • Lock Screen widget
  • Low battery alerts
  • Live Activity on Lock Screen/Dynamic Island
Features
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Ever had your controller die mid-game? Ah Charge! shows your controller's battery level so you can charge it before it's too late. [Free] ◼ See your controller's battery % inside the app ◼ Button input tester ◼ Home Screen widget ◼ Lock Screen widget ◼ Connection guide screen [Pro] (subscription, or watch an ad for 3 hours of access) ◼ Get an alert when the battery drops below your threshold (20% by default), even while you use other apps ◼ Live Activity on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island (iOS 16.1+) ◼ No ads Officially supported controller: Sony DualSense. Other controllers that report battery information may also work, but support is not guaranteed. Auto-renewable subscription Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase. Plans: weekly, monthly, yearly ◼ Privacy Policy: https://dy-solution.kr/privacy.html#acha-charge ◼ Terms of Use: https://dy-solution.kr/terms.html

Screenshots

Game Controller Tester Gamepad4 screens
Ah Charge! Controller Battery4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ah Charge! Controller Battery at 5.0 against Game Controller Tester Gamepad's 4.5. Ah Charge! Controller Battery also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Game Controller Tester Gamepad's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Ah Charge! Controller Battery sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ah Charge! Controller Battery holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Game Controller Tester Gamepad has 1.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Game Controller Tester Gamepad ships an update every 2 months, Ah Charge! Controller Battery fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Game Controller Tester Gamepad versus Ah Charge! Controller Battery: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGame Controller Tester GamepadAh Charge! Controller Battery
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.4K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.4K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmoji Apps GmbHDY Solution

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%

Ah Charge! Controller Battery

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Ah Charge! Controller Battery

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
3 purchases

Ah Charge! Controller Battery

Subscriptions3
  • 아차 충전 ! 프리미엄 스탠다드$0.997 Days
  • 아차 충전 ! 프리미엄 스탠다드$2.991 Month
  • 아차 충전 ! 프리미엄 스탠다드$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Game Controller Tester Gamepad free?
Game Controller Tester Gamepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ah Charge! Controller Battery free?
Ah Charge! Controller Battery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Game Controller Tester Gamepad or Ah Charge! Controller Battery?
Ah Charge! Controller Battery is rated higher. Game Controller Tester Gamepad averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Ah Charge! Controller Battery averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Game Controller Tester Gamepad or Ah Charge! Controller Battery have ads?
Both Game Controller Tester Gamepad and Ah Charge! Controller Battery show ads.
Which is updated more often, Game Controller Tester Gamepad or Ah Charge! Controller Battery?
Game Controller Tester Gamepad ships an update every 2 months, and Ah Charge! Controller Battery fortnightly. Most recently, Game Controller Tester Gamepad was updated on October 29, 2026 and Ah Charge! Controller Battery on October 30, 2026.

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