# GamePad & Controller Tester vs Remote Control For Xbox

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Control For Xbox at 4.1 against GamePad & Controller Tester's 2.7. Remote Control For Xbox also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). GamePad & Controller Tester's advantage is review sentiment (47% vs 25%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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 Remote Control For Xbox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Remote Control For Xbox holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 242 and 369 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of GamePad & Controller Tester's written reviews are positive against 25% of Remote Control 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 | Remote Control For Xbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (242 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamepad-and-controller-tester/id1624979525/reviews) | **[4.1 (369 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-xbox/id6746807794/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 242 | **369** |
| Positive reviews | **47.1% of reviews** | 25.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 42 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [MOBILESOURCE CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624979797) | [Matan Yamin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771800467) |

## 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


### Remote Control For Xbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-xbox/id6746807794)

Control your home console directly from your phone. Navigate menus and manage media playback effortlessly over Wi-Fi. Ideal as a backup or for convenient everyday use.

**Highlights:** Intuitive remote layout, Fast Wi-Fi connection, Menu navigation, Media playback control, No sign-in required

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works fine
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Connects to Xbox One

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stops working after a few clicks
- 🐛 Can't put in password
- 🐛 Ads pop up and then it won't work
- 🐛 Rarely works properly
- 🐛 Freezes up a lot

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work at all
- Freezes up sometimes

**Requested features**

- Add Xbox home button
- Improve stability and reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GamePad & Controller Tester free?

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

### Is Remote Control For Xbox free?

Remote Control For Xbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GamePad & Controller Tester or Remote Control For Xbox?

Remote Control For Xbox is rated higher. GamePad & Controller Tester averages 2.7 out of 5 from 242 ratings, while Remote Control For Xbox averages 4.1 from 369 ratings.

### Do GamePad & Controller Tester or Remote Control For Xbox have ads?

Both GamePad & Controller Tester and Remote Control For Xbox show ads.

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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.*