# X Gamepad Tester vs Remote Control For Xbox

The clearest difference is review sentiment: X Gamepad Tester at 71% against Remote Control For Xbox's 25%. X Gamepad Tester also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Remote Control For Xbox's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 58 months) and rating (4.2 vs 3.8). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Control For Xbox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. X Gamepad Tester asks for nothing beyond the download.

Remote Control For Xbox holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Control For Xbox has 378 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of X Gamepad Tester's written reviews are positive against 25% of Remote Control For Xbox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

X Gamepad Tester ships an update every 58 months, Remote Control For Xbox every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X Gamepad Tester | Remote Control For Xbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-gamepad-tester/id1563441476/reviews) | **[4.2 (378 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-xbox/id6746807794/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **378** |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 25.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 58 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 110 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mehmet Akif ERSOY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563441478) | [Matan Yamin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771800467) |

## 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


### Remote Control For Xbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-xbox/id6746807794)

Control your home console directly from your phone. Navigate menus and manage media playback effortlessly over Wi-Fi. Ideal as a backup or for convenient everyday use.

**Highlights:** Intuitive remote layout, Fast Wi-Fi connection, Menu navigation, Media playback control, No sign-in required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works fine
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Connects to Xbox One

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stops working after a few clicks
- 🐛 Can't put in password
- 🐛 Ads pop up and then it won't work
- 🐛 Rarely works properly
- 🐛 Freezes up a lot

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work at all
- Freezes up sometimes

**Requested features**

- Add Xbox home button
- Improve stability and reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X Gamepad Tester free?

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

### Is Remote Control For Xbox free?

Remote Control For Xbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, X Gamepad Tester or Remote Control For Xbox?

Remote Control For Xbox is rated higher. X Gamepad Tester averages 3.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Remote Control For Xbox averages 4.2 from 378 ratings.

### Do X Gamepad Tester or Remote Control For Xbox have ads?

Both X Gamepad Tester and Remote Control For Xbox show ads.

### Which is updated more often, X Gamepad Tester or Remote Control For Xbox?

X Gamepad Tester ships an update every 58 months, and Remote Control For Xbox every 3 weeks. Most recently, X Gamepad Tester was updated on November 3, 2026 and Remote Control For Xbox on October 30, 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.*