# GamePad & Controller Tester vs AudioSpaces

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AudioSpaces at 100% against GamePad & Controller Tester's 48%. AudioSpaces also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.7) and ads (none vs shown). GamePad & Controller Tester's advantage is ratings volume (242 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GamePad & Controller Tester sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per month and AudioSpaces sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AudioSpaces holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GamePad & Controller Tester has 242 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of GamePad & Controller Tester's written reviews are positive against 100% of AudioSpaces's.

## The numbers

| Metric | GamePad & Controller Tester | AudioSpaces |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (242 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamepad-and-controller-tester/id1624979525/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiospaces/id1637862675/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **242** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 47.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | [MOBILESOURCE CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624979797) | [KAIETEUR LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579685153) |

## What reviewers say

### GamePad & Controller Tester

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamepad-and-controller-tester/id1624979525)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $12.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Accurate controller testing functionality
- 👍 User-friendly interface and navigation
- 🚀 Quick and efficient performance
- 📊 Real-time feedback on button presses
- 🎮 Supports multiple controller types

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires premium subscription for full features
- 🚫 Limited functionality in free version
- 🐛 Controller pairing issues
- ❌ Doesn't control console from phone
- 😤 Misleading app description

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### AudioSpaces

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiospaces/id1637862675)

Capture ambient sounds and spoken stories, then precisely mark their locations on a map. Discover and share these unique audio experiences with friends, creating a spatial map of sounds.

**Highlights:** Record sounds and stories, Pin recordings to a map, Create personalized AudioSpaces, Explore friends' AudioSpaces, Share audio experiences

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AudioSpaces Premium | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GamePad & Controller Tester free?

GamePad & Controller Tester is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AudioSpaces free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GamePad & Controller Tester or AudioSpaces?

AudioSpaces is rated higher. GamePad & Controller Tester averages 2.7 out of 5 from 242 ratings, while AudioSpaces averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do GamePad & Controller Tester or AudioSpaces have ads?

GamePad & Controller Tester shows ads; AudioSpaces does not.

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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.*