Comparison

Gamepad Space vs GamePad & Controller Tester

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Gamepad Space

This utility app allows users to deeply customize Bluetooth controller settings. Tailor button mapping, macros, motor feedback, and joystick dead zones to match your playstyle or specific games for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Custom button mapping
  • Button combo settings
  • Motor property adjustments
  • Button macros
  • Trigger dead zone settings
  • Joystick dead zone settings
  • Joystick mapping
Features
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Gamepad Space is a tool APP that can customize the function settings of Bluetooth controller button mapping, button combo, motor properties, button macros, trigger button dead zone, joystick dead zone and joystick mapping after private protocol connection. By modifying the custom button mapping, button combo, motor properties, button macros, trigger button dead zone, joystick dead zone and joystick mapping, etc., the key positions can be adapted to the player's own operating habits or the game the player wants to play.Gamepad Space is a tool APP that can customize the function settings of Bluetooth controller button mapping, button combo, motor properties, button macros, trigger button dead zone, joystick dead zone and joystick mapping after private protocol connection. By modifying the custom button mapping, button combo, motor properties, button macros, trigger button dead zone, joystick dead zone and joystick mapping, etc., the key positions can be adapted to the player's own operating habits or the game the player wants to play.

About

GamePad & Controller Tester

Diagnose and troubleshoot wireless game controllers with ease. Connect via Bluetooth to visualize all button presses, stick movements, and pressure-sensitive inputs for various popular console and MFi controllers.

Highlights
  • Controller connection via Bluetooth
  • Real-time visualization of actions and sticks
  • Pressure-sensitive button detection
  • Support for multiple controller types
  • Custom designs for different controllers
Features
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GamePad & Controller Tester helps you to test or troubleshoot your wireless game controllers and gamepads in just few clicks. Easily connect to your controller using Bluetooth and you ready to go. This app works with PlayStation 5 DualSense® Wireless Controller, PlayStation Dualshock® 4 Controller, Xbox Wireless Controller and any "Made for iPhone" (MFI) Game Controllers. Key Features: - Multiple Types of Controllers supported - Complete Controller Actions and Sticks Visualization - All Pressure Sensitive Buttons - Different Designs Support Each Controller Information About Purchases: - 1 month subscription - $12.99 per month - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost depends on the selected plan - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription Privacy Policy: https://mobilesolutionsapps.com/gamepad/privacy Terms of Use: https://mobilesolutionsapps.com/gamepad/terms

Screenshots

Gamepad Space4 screens
GamePad & Controller Tester4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GamePad & Controller Tester at 2.7 against Gamepad Space's 1.4. GamePad & Controller Tester also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 12%) and ratings volume (242 vs 55). Gamepad Space's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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

Both are free to download. GamePad & Controller Tester sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per month. Gamepad Space asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GamePad & Controller Tester holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 242 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Gamepad Space's written reviews are positive against 48% of GamePad & Controller Tester's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Gamepad Space versus GamePad & Controller Tester: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGamepad SpaceGamePad & Controller Tester
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (55 ratings)2.7 (242 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.5% of reviews47.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings55242 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size224 MB42 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperShenzhen Qixiong Technology Co., Ltd.MOBILESOURCE CORPORATION

Customer experience

Gamepad Space

All ratings55 ratings
Positive7.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative89.1%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive11.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative80.8%

GamePad & Controller Tester

All ratings242 ratings
Positive43.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative54.1%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive47.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative52.3%

Bugs and requests

Gamepad Space

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

GamePad & Controller Tester

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Controller not detected during pairing
  • App shows wrong controller type (e.g., Xbox instead of Switch)
  • Controller becomes unresponsive after using app
  • Bluetooth pairing failures
  • Subscription charges continuing after cancellation
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  • App crashes or freezes during testing
  • Trackpad detection not working

Requested features

7 requests
  • Ability to control console directly from phone
  • Free tier with more functionality
  • Better controller compatibility detection
  • Pressure sensitivity detection for DualSense
  • Advanced drift statistics and metrics
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  • Support for more controller types
  • Improved pairing process

In-app purchases

None

Gamepad Space

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GamePad & Controller Tester

Subscriptions1
  • Premium3 Days trial$12.991 Month

Questions

Is Gamepad Space free?
Gamepad Space is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GamePad & Controller Tester free?
GamePad & Controller Tester is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gamepad Space or GamePad & Controller Tester?
GamePad & Controller Tester is rated higher. Gamepad Space averages 1.4 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while GamePad & Controller Tester averages 2.7 from 242 ratings.
Do Gamepad Space or GamePad & Controller Tester have ads?
GamePad & Controller Tester shows ads; Gamepad Space does not.

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