# GamePad & Controller Tester vs Virtual Gamepad

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Virtual Gamepad at none against GamePad & Controller Tester's 1. Virtual Gamepad also leads on ads (none vs shown). GamePad & Controller Tester's advantage is review sentiment (47% vs 16%) and rating (2.7 vs 2.4). On price 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. Virtual Gamepad asks for nothing beyond the download.

GamePad & Controller Tester holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GamePad & Controller Tester has 242 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of GamePad & Controller Tester's written reviews are positive against 16% of Virtual Gamepad's.

## The numbers

| Metric | GamePad & Controller Tester | Virtual Gamepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.7 (242 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamepad-and-controller-tester/id1624979525/reviews)** | [2.4 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-gamepad/id6478186057/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **242** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **47.1% of reviews** | 15.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 42 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 17+ |
| Developer | [MOBILESOURCE CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624979797) | [Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/359580642) |

## 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


### Virtual Gamepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-gamepad/id6478186057)

Control cloud games on your Samsung Smart TV directly from your iPhone. Connect seamlessly through the SmartThings app and Gaming Hub by scanning a QR code. Enjoy a gamepad-free experience for supported titles.

**Highlights:** Gamepad-free cloud gaming, Connects to Samsung Smart TV, Uses SmartThings mobile app, QR code connection via Gaming Hub, iPhone compatibility (iOS 15+)

**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 Virtual Gamepad free?

Virtual Gamepad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

GamePad & Controller Tester is rated higher. GamePad & Controller Tester averages 2.7 out of 5 from 242 ratings, while Virtual Gamepad averages 2.4 from 24 ratings.

### Do GamePad & Controller Tester or Virtual Gamepad have ads?

GamePad & Controller Tester shows ads; Virtual Gamepad does not.

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