PS5 Controller Trigger Test vs SensePad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Test adaptive trigger effects
- Customize trigger values
- Adjust controller light
- Monitor battery level
- Simple and beautiful UI
- VoiceOver support
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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.
SensePad
Test your PS5, PS4, Xbox, or MFi game controllers with real-time visual feedback. Detect issues like stick drift, check all buttons, triggers, vibration, and motion sensors before buying or after repairs. Offers advanced diagnostics with an optional Pro subscription.
- Real-time input visualization
- Stick drift and dead zone detection
- Adaptive and impulse trigger testing
- Vibration and haptic feedback diagnostics
- Motion sensor (gyro/accelerometer) testing
- Support for Xbox, PS5, PS4, and MFi controllers
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SensePad helps you quickly check your PS5, PS4, Xbox, or MFi controller — before buying, after repair, or when something just feels “off”. See every input in real time with clear visual feedback: buttons, D-Pad, sticks, triggers, vibration, haptics, LED, and motion sensors. Fast problem detection • Spot stick drift and dead zones • Check triggers, vibration, and haptics • Test gyro and accelerometer in real time • Confirm everything works after repair or replacement What you can test • Buttons, D-Pad, and stick movement (live visualization) • Stick sensitivity and drift checks • Adaptive triggers (DualSense / PS5) • Impulse triggers and vibration (Xbox) • Vibration motor and haptic feedback diagnostics • LED light bar / indicator preview • Gyro + accelerometer with motion visualization • Interactive input test for speed and accuracy Supported controllers • Xbox Wireless Controller (Series X|S, Xbox One) • DualSense (PS5) • DualShock 4 (PS4) • MFi-certified game controllers SensePad Pro Unlock advanced Xbox and PlayStation diagnostics with SensePad Pro. A free trial is available. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SensePad at Free against PS5 Controller Trigger Test's $2.99. PS5 Controller Trigger Test's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (41% vs 30%). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
SensePad is free to download; PS5 Controller Trigger Test costs $2.99 up front. SensePad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. PS5 Controller Trigger Test asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for PS5 Controller Trigger Test against 4.1 for SensePad. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 102 and 52 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of PS5 Controller Trigger Test's written reviews are positive against 30% of SensePad's.
PS5 Controller Trigger Test ships an update every 9 days, SensePad weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PS5 Controller Trigger Test | SensePad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.1 (102 ratings) | 4.1 (52 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 41.5% of reviews — better | 30.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 102 — better | 52 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rihab Mehboob | Oleksandr Nikolaiev |
Customer experience
PS5 Controller Trigger Test
SensePad
In-app purchases
PS5 Controller Trigger Test
No in-app purchases
SensePad
- SensePad – Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- SensePad – Yearly Subscription$14.991 Year
- SensePad Lifetime$14.99
- SensePad Lifetime$29.99
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