Comparison

PS5 Controller Trigger Test 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

PS5 Controller Trigger Test

Explore and test the advanced adaptive trigger and haptic feedback features of your PS5 controller. This app allows you to experiment with various trigger effects and controller settings, offering a unique way to interact with your DualSense.

Highlights
  • Test adaptive trigger effects
  • Customize trigger values
  • Adjust controller light
  • Monitor battery level
  • Simple and beautiful UI
  • VoiceOver support
Features
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AS FEATURED ON: IGN, TheGamer, PlayStation LifeStyle, Game Rant and more. Connect the device using bluetooth to try out trigger effects on your device. PS5 Controller Trigger Test is an easy to use app which allows you to test and mess around with the different Dualsense trigger effects. WHY YOU’LL LOVE PS5 CONTROLLER TRIGGER TEST: The app allows you to test all effects and mess around with many values - and it looks beautiful whilst doing so! NOTABLE FEATURES: • Simple and beautiful user interface • Test all types of effects, with all possible values • Change each trigger separately • Change the controller’s light and monitor the battery • Small haptic feedback when interacting, improving the overall experience • VoiceOver support • 3D Touch GET IN TOUCH: If you have any questions or feedback, I'm all ears. PS5 Controller Trigger Test was created by an individual in his free time, and I’d love to know what you think. I’m available through Twitter @elohohel.

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

PS5 Controller Trigger Test3 screens
Ah Charge! Controller Battery4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ah Charge! Controller Battery at Free against PS5 Controller Trigger Test's $2.99. Ah Charge! Controller Battery also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1). PS5 Controller Trigger Test's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, 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

Ah Charge! Controller Battery is free to download; PS5 Controller Trigger Test costs $2.99 up front. Ah Charge! Controller Battery sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. PS5 Controller Trigger Test 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PS5 Controller Trigger Test has 101 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PS5 Controller Trigger Test ships an update every 9 days, Ah Charge! Controller Battery fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PS5 Controller Trigger Test versus Ah Charge! Controller Battery: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPS5 Controller Trigger TestAh Charge! Controller Battery
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (101 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings101 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.5 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRihab MehboobDY Solution

Customer experience

PS5 Controller Trigger Test

All ratings102 ratings
Positive75.5%
Neutral8.8%
Negative15.7%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive41.5%
Neutral19.5%
Negative39.0%

Ah Charge! Controller Battery

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

In-app purchases

None

PS5 Controller Trigger Test

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 PS5 Controller Trigger Test free?
PS5 Controller Trigger Test costs $2.99, 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, PS5 Controller Trigger Test or Ah Charge! Controller Battery?
Ah Charge! Controller Battery is rated higher. PS5 Controller Trigger Test averages 4.1 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Ah Charge! Controller Battery averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do PS5 Controller Trigger Test or Ah Charge! Controller Battery have ads?
Ah Charge! Controller Battery shows ads; PS5 Controller Trigger Test does not.
Which is updated more often, PS5 Controller Trigger Test or Ah Charge! Controller Battery?
PS5 Controller Trigger Test ships an update every 9 days, and Ah Charge! Controller Battery fortnightly. Most recently, PS5 Controller Trigger Test was updated on October 30, 2026 and Ah Charge! Controller Battery on October 30, 2026.

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