Game Controller Tester Gamepad vs Lose Control
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.
Lose Control
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Turn your iPhone into a controller for playing on your Windows PC. Windows sees it as a DualShock 4 or Xbox 360 controller, so it works with Steam games, emulators and any game that supports controllers. PLAY SMOOTHLY: INSTALL LOSE CONTROL HOST For a smooth experience in your games, Lose Control Host must be installed on your Windows PC. It's free at montezajose.github.io/losecontrol. Install it once and it sets everything up (gamepad driver, Firewall and start with Windows) so your iPhone connects by itself every time you open the app, with no cables or setup. FEATURES • Automatic connection over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth: finds your PC on the network by itself. • Up to 4 players at once, each iPhone is a separate controller. • Customizable controls: move, resize or hide any button. • Profiles for every game. • 8 styles: Dark, Light, Neon, Wood, Pastel, Achromatic, Ocean and Sunset. • Floating stick: appears wherever you put your finger. • Steering wheel mode: tilt the iPhone to drive, with brake and gas pedals. • Haptic feedback. • In English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese and Japanese. SUBSCRIPTION 3-day free trial. Then Lose Control Annual for US$4.99 per year (price may vary by country). The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period, in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://montezajose.github.io/losecontrol/privacidad.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Lose Control at none against Game Controller Tester Gamepad's shown. Lose Control also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 Lose Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Game Controller Tester Gamepad ships an update every 2 months, Lose Control every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Game Controller Tester Gamepad | Lose Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Emoji Apps GmbH | JOSE KELVIN NICOLAS PEREZ MONTEZA |
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
Lose Control
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Lose Control
- Lose Control Monthly$0.991 Month
- Lose Control Annual3 Days trial$4.991 Year
- Lose Control Lifetime$14.99
Questions
Is Game Controller Tester Gamepad free?
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