Comparison

PS5 Controller Trigger Test vs Controller Tester FGC

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
Currently charting
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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

Controller Tester FGC

Features
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For gamers that care about their inputs. Connect a pad, stick, or leverless and see exactly what iOS is reading from it. Every button, every analog stick position, every trigger value, in real time. Run the drift monitor before a session to catch a stick that's misbehaving. Pop open the raw input dump when something feels off and you want the actual numbers your controller is sending to the system. The built-in reaction test reports results in both milliseconds and frames — the standard measurement unit for fighting games that run at 60 FPS. Use it to benchmark your reaction or to compare response times between different controllers or buttons. On ProMotion displays (iPad Pro, iPhone 13 Pro and later) the app samples inputs at up to 120 Hz, so the measurement itself runs as fast as the hardware allows. Frame values still display against the 60 fps fighting-game standard so they're comparable across devices. Button labels match what's actually on your controller. Plug in a DualShock or DualSense and you'll see ×, ○, □, △. Plug in a Switch Pro Controller and you'll see A, B, X, Y in their real Nintendo positions. Xbox and generic pads stay with A, B, X, Y. No more squinting at "Button 12" wondering which physical button it maps to. Tested controllers include the PlayStation DualSense, DualSense Edge, and DualShock 4; the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller; the 8BitDo Ultimate (2.4G); and generic Xinput and Bluetooth gamepads. Anything iOS recognizes as an Extended Gamepad through Apple's GameController framework will work. Keyboards and mice are supported too. When no controller is connected, the buttons panel surfaces live key presses and mouse-button states — useful for arcade controllers, fightsticks, and boards that pair as a keyboard rather than as a gamepad. Note that some controller will swap the left analog stick and the D-pad. If you see this, tap the L↔D toggle above the on-screen D-pad to swap them back. iPhone users typically don't see this. If a controller doesn't show up automatically, try a wired USB connection. iOS often recognizes over USB what fails over Bluetooth. If your controller has a mode switch (most FGC boards do), try Nintendo Switch, PC, or XInput mode; those modes have the highest compatibility with iOS. Not compatible with Brook Wingman FGC or FGC 2. App is fully offline, ad-free, and does not collect data.

Screenshots

PS5 Controller Trigger Test3 screens
Controller Tester FGC2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Controller Tester FGC at Free against PS5 Controller Trigger Test's $2.99. PS5 Controller Trigger Test's advantage is chart position (#198 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (14.5 vs 18.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Controller Tester FGC is free to download; PS5 Controller Trigger Test costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PS5 Controller Trigger Test ships an update every 9 days, Controller Tester FGC every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
PS5 Controller Trigger Test versus Controller Tester FGC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPS5 Controller Trigger TestController Tester FGC
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (102 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings102 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#198 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.5 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRihab MehboobAaron Lowe

In-app purchases

None

PS5 Controller Trigger Test

No in-app purchases

None

Controller Tester FGC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PS5 Controller Trigger Test free?
PS5 Controller Trigger Test costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Controller Tester FGC free?
Controller Tester FGC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PS5 Controller Trigger Test or Controller Tester FGC have ads?
Neither PS5 Controller Trigger Test nor Controller Tester FGC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PS5 Controller Trigger Test or Controller Tester FGC?
PS5 Controller Trigger Test ships an update every 9 days, and Controller Tester FGC every 5 days. Most recently, PS5 Controller Trigger Test was updated on October 10, 2026 and Controller Tester FGC on October 1, 2026.

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