# GamePad & Controller Tester vs XBX Controller

The clearest difference is rating: XBX Controller at 4.1 against GamePad & Controller Tester's 2.7. XBX Controller also leads on ads (none vs shown). GamePad & Controller Tester's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (48% vs 19%). On price, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 XBX Controller sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

XBX Controller holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 242 and 569 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of GamePad & Controller Tester's written reviews are positive against 19% of XBX Controller's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | GamePad & Controller Tester | XBX Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (242 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamepad-and-controller-tester/id1624979525/reviews) | **[4.1 (569 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xbx-controller-remote-play/id6739027564/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 242 | **569** |
| Positive reviews | **47.7% of reviews** | 18.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 42 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [MOBILESOURCE CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624979797) | [Tri Tran Thi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783464076) |

## 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


### XBX Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xbx-controller-remote-play/id6739027564)

Control your gaming device remotely using any Bluetooth gamepad or the app's virtual gamepad. Enjoy immersive, low-latency game streaming with customizable controls and full-screen support, whether at home or on the go.

**Highlights:** Remote play with Bluetooth gamepad support, Virtual gamepad option, Low-latency game streaming, Customizable button mapping, Full-screen support, Seamless Bluetooth controller connection

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gamepad Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Gamepad Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Gamepad Premium Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GamePad & Controller Tester free?

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

### Is XBX Controller free?

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

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

XBX Controller is rated higher. GamePad & Controller Tester averages 2.7 out of 5 from 242 ratings, while XBX Controller averages 4.1 from 569 ratings.

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

GamePad & Controller Tester shows ads; XBX 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.*