Comparison

X Gamepad Tester vs GamePad & Controller Tester

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

Head to head
About

X Gamepad Tester

Easily test the functionality of your gamepad, controller, or joystick. This app displays button presses, analog stick movements, and raw input data to help you troubleshoot device issues. It supports a wide range of MFI and popular brand controllers.

Highlights
  • Tests button functionality
  • Displays analog stick movement
  • Shows stick input and pressure
  • Displays raw input data
  • Fast response time
  • Supports MFI controllers
Features
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You can simply test functionlaity of your gamepad/controller/joystick with X Gamepad Tester and check all the buttons and axis input. X Gamepad Tester allows you to troobleshoot your connected gamepad. Features: • Shows keys you have pressed • Shows axes the analog controls move • Shows sticks input and pressure • Simple to use • Shows raw data of input • Fast response X Gamepad Tester is compatible with all MFI (Made for iPhone / iPod / iPad / iOS) controllers & gamepads, also manufactured by Microsoft XBox, Logitech, Sony PlayStation DualShock ® 4 & 5. *Please make sure the device is connected via Bluetooth before testing.

About

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.

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
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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

Screenshots

X Gamepad Tester4 screens
GamePad & Controller Tester4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: X Gamepad Tester at 3.8 against GamePad & Controller Tester's 2.7. X Gamepad Tester also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (71% vs 47%). GamePad & Controller Tester's advantage is ratings volume (242 vs 17) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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. GamePad & Controller Tester sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per month. X Gamepad Tester asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

X Gamepad Tester holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GamePad & Controller Tester has 242 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of X Gamepad Tester's written reviews are positive against 47% of GamePad & Controller Tester's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
X Gamepad Tester versus GamePad & Controller Tester: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterX Gamepad TesterGamePad & Controller Tester
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (17 ratings) — better2.7 (242 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better47.1% of reviews
Number of ratings17242 — better
Update frequencyEvery 58 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB42 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperMehmet Akif ERSOYMOBILESOURCE CORPORATION

Customer experience

X Gamepad Tester

All ratings15 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.4%

GamePad & Controller Tester

All ratings242 ratings
Positive43.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative54.1%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative52.9%

Bugs and requests

X Gamepad Tester

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

None

X Gamepad Tester

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GamePad & Controller Tester

Subscriptions1
  • Premium3 Days trial$12.991 Month

Questions

Is X Gamepad Tester free?
X Gamepad Tester is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GamePad & Controller Tester free?
GamePad & Controller Tester is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, X Gamepad Tester or GamePad & Controller Tester?
X Gamepad Tester is rated higher. X Gamepad Tester averages 3.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while GamePad & Controller Tester averages 2.7 from 242 ratings.
Do X Gamepad Tester or GamePad & Controller Tester have ads?
Both X Gamepad Tester and GamePad & Controller Tester show ads.

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