# GamePad & Controller Tester vs XB | Controller App For Xbox

The clearest difference is rating: XB | Controller App For Xbox at 4.5 against GamePad & Controller Tester's 2.7. XB | Controller App For Xbox also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 242). GamePad & Controller Tester's advantage is review sentiment (48% vs 36%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). 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 XB | Controller App For Xbox sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

XB | Controller App For Xbox holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XB | Controller App For Xbox has 2.2K ratings behind it against 242, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of GamePad & Controller Tester's written reviews are positive against 36% of XB | Controller App For Xbox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | GamePad & Controller Tester | XB | Controller App For Xbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (242 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamepad-and-controller-tester/id1624979525/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xb-controller-app-for-xbox/id6547832056/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 242 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **47.7% of reviews** | 35.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [MOBILESOURCE CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624979797) | [SimpleDev LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694780723) |

## 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


### XB | Controller App For Xbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xb-controller-app-for-xbox/id6547832056)

Transform your phone into an Xbox remote for seamless navigation and streaming. Enjoy a significantly faster response time than official apps, allowing effortless control of your console and favorite applications without a physical controller.

**Highlights:** Phone as Xbox remote, Fast response time, Seamless navigation, App access, Streaming control, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Controller for Xbox - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for controlling Xbox
- 💡 Helpful when controller is broken

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🔍 Difficulty identifying Xbox devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Buttons not responding as expected
- Unexpected charges/subscriptions

**Requested features**

- Option to name Xbox devices
- Support for all controller buttons
- Ability to use app without logging into Xbox


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GamePad & Controller Tester free?

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

### Is XB | Controller App For Xbox free?

XB | Controller App For Xbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GamePad & Controller Tester or XB | Controller App For Xbox?

XB | Controller App For Xbox is rated higher. GamePad & Controller Tester averages 2.7 out of 5 from 242 ratings, while XB | Controller App For Xbox averages 4.5 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do GamePad & Controller Tester or XB | Controller App For Xbox have ads?

GamePad & Controller Tester shows ads; XB | Controller App For Xbox does not.

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