Comparison

Google Chrome vs GamePad & Controller Tester

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Google Chrome

This web browser offers fast and secure internet access, integrating Google Search and Lens for quick information retrieval. It provides robust security features like enhanced protection and password management, and syncs your data across devices for seamless browsing.

Highlights
  • Fast and secure browsing
  • Google Search and Lens integration
  • Enhanced protection mode
  • Password manager
  • Cross-device sync
  • Tab groups
  • Autofill
Features
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Chrome helps you do what’s possible on the web. Download the fast, secure browser by Google. GET THE BEST OF GOOGLE IN CHROME • SEARCH WITH GOOGLE - Search and get answers on Google fast. Use your voice to search hands-free. • GOOGLE LENS - Search what you see on your screen or with your camera. • GOOGLE TRANSLATE - Explore the web in 130+ languages. Translate entire sites in one click. BROWSE WITH BEST-IN-CLASS SECURITY • ENHANCED PROTECTION MODE - Browse confidently with the highest level of Chrome’s security. • SAFETY CHECK - Get peace of mind with proactive safety alerts. • GOOGLE PASSWORD MANAGER - Securely generate and save passwords for fast sign-in, and get alerts if your passwords are at risk. ACCESS YOUR CHROME ACROSS DEVICES • SYNC ACROSS DEVICES - Save your things (like bookmarks, tabs, and passwords) and easily access them when you sign in to Chrome on your phone, computer or tablet. • TAB GROUPS - Create tab groups to stay organized across devices. • AUTOFILL - Save time typing by autofilling your saved payments, addresses and passwords. Feature availability varies by country and language. Compatibility varies. Check responses for accuracy.

About

GamePad & Controller Tester

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
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GamePad & Controller Tester helps you to test or troubleshoot your wireless game controllers and gamepads in just few clicks. Easily connect to your controller using Bluetooth and you ready to go. This app works with PlayStation 5 DualSense® Wireless Controller, PlayStation Dualshock® 4 Controller, Xbox Wireless Controller and any "Made for iPhone" (MFI) Game Controllers. Key Features: - Multiple Types of Controllers supported - Complete Controller Actions and Sticks Visualization - All Pressure Sensitive Buttons - Different Designs Support Each Controller Information About Purchases: - 1 month subscription - $12.99 per month - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost depends on the selected plan - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription Privacy Policy: https://mobilesolutionsapps.com/gamepad/privacy Terms of Use: https://mobilesolutionsapps.com/gamepad/terms

Screenshots

Google Chrome4 screens
GamePad & Controller Tester4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Google Chrome at 4.7 against GamePad & Controller Tester's 2.7. Google Chrome also leads on ratings volume (3.9M vs 242) and review sentiment (61% vs 48%). GamePad & Controller Tester's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Google Chrome sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and GamePad & Controller Tester sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Google Chrome holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Chrome has 3.9M ratings behind it against 242, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Google Chrome's written reviews are positive against 48% of GamePad & Controller Tester's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Google Chrome versus GamePad & Controller Tester: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle ChromeGamePad & Controller Tester
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.9M ratings) — better2.7 (242 ratings)
Positive reviews60.8% of reviews — better47.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3.9M — better242
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#2 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size410 MB42 MB
Age rating17++4
DeveloperGoogleMOBILESOURCE CORPORATION

Customer experience

Google Chrome

All ratings3,860,939 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews7,441 reviews
Positive60.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative34.0%

GamePad & Controller Tester

All ratings242 ratings
Positive43.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative54.1%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive47.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative52.3%

User reviews

Google Chrome

From 3.9M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 Seamless syncing across devices
  • 🔒 Robust security features
  • 💡 Useful integration with other Google services

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Unreliable search results
  • 💤 Slow page loading
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns
  • 🤔 Counterintuitive UI changes

GamePad & Controller Tester

From 242 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✅ Accurate controller testing functionality
  • 👍 User-friendly interface and navigation
  • 🚀 Quick and efficient performance
  • 📊 Real-time feedback on button presses
  • 🎮 Supports multiple controller types

Room to improve

  • 💰 Requires premium subscription for full features
  • 🚫 Limited functionality in free version
  • 🐛 Controller pairing issues
  • ❌ Doesn't control console from phone
  • 😤 Misleading app description

Bugs and requests

Google Chrome

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Keyboard issues and lags
  • Inconsistent behavior when closing tabs
  • Unreliable bookmark syncing
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable UI and layout options
  • Improved tab management and session recovery
  • Better support for extensions and add-ons
  • Enhanced password management and syncing

GamePad & Controller Tester

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • 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
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  • App crashes or freezes during testing
  • Trackpad detection not working

Requested features

7 requests
  • 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
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  • Support for more controller types
  • Improved pairing process

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Google Chrome

Subscriptions16
  • 100 GB2 variants$1.991 Month
  • 100 GB1 Month trial2 variants$1.991 Month
  • 200 GB1 Month trial2 variants$2.991 Month
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  • 200 GB2 variants$2.991 Month
  • Google AI Plus (400 GB)$4.991 Month
  • Google AI Plus (2 TB)1 Month trial2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Google AI Plus (2 TB)$9.991 Month
  • 100 GB2 variants$19.991 Year
  • 100 GB1 Year trial$19.991 Year
  • 100 GB1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • 5 TB$24.991 Month
  • 200 GB1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • 2 TB1 Year trial$99.991 Year
  • 30 TB2 variants$149.991 Month
  • Google AI Ultra (30 TB)2 variants$249.991 Month
  • 5 TB$249.991 Year
1 purchases

GamePad & Controller Tester

Subscriptions1
  • Premium3 Days trial$12.991 Month

Questions

Is Google Chrome free?
Google Chrome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GamePad & Controller Tester free?
GamePad & Controller Tester is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Google Chrome or GamePad & Controller Tester?
Google Chrome is rated higher. Google Chrome averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.9M ratings, while GamePad & Controller Tester averages 2.7 from 242 ratings.
Do Google Chrome or GamePad & Controller Tester have ads?
Both Google Chrome and GamePad & Controller Tester show ads.

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