# GamePad & Controller Tester vs ShanWan Controller

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShanWan Controller at none against GamePad & Controller Tester's 1. ShanWan Controller also leads on ads (none vs shown). GamePad & Controller Tester's advantage is ratings volume (242 vs 35). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. ShanWan Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.7 for GamePad & Controller Tester against 2.8 for ShanWan Controller. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GamePad & Controller Tester has 242 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of GamePad & Controller Tester's written reviews are positive against 41% of ShanWan Controller's.

## The numbers

| Metric | GamePad & Controller Tester | ShanWan Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (242 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamepad-and-controller-tester/id1624979525/reviews) | **[2.8 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shanwan-controller/id1660844654/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **242** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | **47.7% of reviews** | 41.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 42 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [MOBILESOURCE CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624979797) | [Shenzhen Qixiong Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484600595) |

## 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


### ShanWan Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shanwan-controller/id1660844654)

This app aggregates controller-compatible games from various cloud and streaming platforms, including MFi and Apple Arcade titles. It also introduces custom controller protocols for expanded functionality and new ways to play.

**Highlights:** Game controller aggregation, Cloud and streaming platform integration, MFi and Apple Arcade game support, Custom controller protocol, Expanded controller functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GamePad & Controller Tester free?

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

### Is ShanWan Controller free?

ShanWan Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

ShanWan Controller is rated higher. GamePad & Controller Tester averages 2.7 out of 5 from 242 ratings, while ShanWan Controller averages 2.8 from 35 ratings.

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

GamePad & Controller Tester shows ads; ShanWan Controller 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.*