# X Gamepad Tester vs TS Controller

The clearest difference is review sentiment: X Gamepad Tester at 71% against TS Controller's 0%. X Gamepad Tester also leads on rating (3.7 vs 1.1). TS Controller's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 58 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

X Gamepad Tester holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of X Gamepad Tester's written reviews are positive against 0% of TS Controller's.

X Gamepad Tester ships an update every 58 months, TS Controller every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X Gamepad Tester | TS Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-gamepad-tester/id1563441476/reviews)** | [1.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ts-controller/id6446266388/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 58 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 110 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mehmet Akif ERSOY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563441478) | [Shenzhen Qixiong Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484600595) |

## What reviewers say

### X Gamepad Tester

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-gamepad-tester/id1563441476)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TS Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ts-controller/id6446266388)

This app aggregates games playable with a controller from various cloud and streaming platforms. It offers enhanced controller functionality and a convenient way to discover downloadable games.

**Highlights:** Controller-enabled game collection, Supports cloud gaming platforms, Supports streaming game platforms, MFi and Apple Arcade game integration, Custom controller protocol for expanded functions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X Gamepad Tester free?

X Gamepad Tester is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TS Controller free?

TS Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, X Gamepad Tester or TS Controller?

X Gamepad Tester is rated higher. X Gamepad Tester averages 3.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while TS Controller averages 1.1 from 8 ratings.

### Do X Gamepad Tester or TS Controller have ads?

X Gamepad Tester shows ads; TS Controller does not.

### Which is updated more often, X Gamepad Tester or TS Controller?

X Gamepad Tester ships an update every 58 months, and TS Controller every 4 days. Most recently, X Gamepad Tester was updated on September 26, 2026 and TS Controller on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
