# PS5 Controller Trigger Test vs SensePad

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PS5 Controller Trigger Test | SensePad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ps5-controller-trigger-test/id1597714339/reviews) | [4.1 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensepad-gamepad-tester/id6748362041/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **102** | 52 |
| Positive reviews | **41.5% of reviews** | 30.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 2 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.5** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rihab Mehboob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441916319) | [Oleksandr Nikolaiev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816533272) |

## What reviewers say

### PS5 Controller Trigger Test

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ps5-controller-trigger-test/id1597714339)

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:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SensePad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensepad-gamepad-tester/id6748362041)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SensePad – Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| SensePad – Yearly Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| SensePad Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| SensePad Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PS5 Controller Trigger Test free?

PS5 Controller Trigger Test costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SensePad free?

SensePad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PS5 Controller Trigger Test or SensePad?

PS5 Controller Trigger Test and SensePad are both rated 4.1 out of 5 on the App Store, from 102 and 52 ratings respectively.

### Do PS5 Controller Trigger Test or SensePad have ads?

Neither PS5 Controller Trigger Test nor SensePad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PS5 Controller Trigger Test or SensePad?

PS5 Controller Trigger Test ships an update every 9 days, and SensePad weekly. Most recently, PS5 Controller Trigger Test was updated on September 24, 2026 and SensePad on September 18, 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.*