Comparison

X Gamepad Tester 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

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

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

X Gamepad Tester4 screens
Ah Charge! Controller Battery4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ah Charge! Controller Battery at 5.0 against X Gamepad Tester's 3.8. Ah Charge! Controller Battery also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 58 months). X Gamepad Tester's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (17 vs 2). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ah Charge! Controller Battery sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. X Gamepad Tester asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ah Charge! Controller Battery holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X Gamepad Tester has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

X Gamepad Tester ships an update every 58 months, Ah Charge! Controller Battery fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
X Gamepad Tester versus Ah Charge! Controller Battery: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterX Gamepad TesterAh Charge! Controller Battery
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (17 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 58 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMehmet Akif ERSOYDY Solution

Customer experience

X Gamepad Tester

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

Ah Charge! Controller Battery

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

In-app purchases

None

X Gamepad Tester

No in-app purchases

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 X Gamepad Tester free?
X Gamepad Tester is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ah Charge! Controller Battery free?
Ah Charge! Controller Battery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, X Gamepad Tester or Ah Charge! Controller Battery?
Ah Charge! Controller Battery is rated higher. X Gamepad Tester averages 3.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Ah Charge! Controller Battery averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do X Gamepad Tester or Ah Charge! Controller Battery have ads?
Both X Gamepad Tester and Ah Charge! Controller Battery show ads.
Which is updated more often, X Gamepad Tester or Ah Charge! Controller Battery?
X Gamepad Tester ships an update every 58 months, and Ah Charge! Controller Battery fortnightly. Most recently, X Gamepad Tester was updated on November 3, 2026 and Ah Charge! Controller Battery on November 3, 2026.

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