Controller Diagnostics vs SensePad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Controller Diagnostics
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This app allows you to diagnose your Lykketronic Controller. After opening the app, it will automatically connect to your Lykketronic Controller, and you will be able to read out important diagnostics information such as hardware model, serial numbers, software version and CAN-bus statistics.
SensePad
Test your PS5, PS4, Xbox, or MFi game controllers with real-time visual feedback. Detect issues like stick drift, check all buttons, triggers, vibration, and motion sensors before buying or after repairs. Offers advanced diagnostics with an optional Pro subscription.
- Real-time input visualization
- Stick drift and dead zone detection
- Adaptive and impulse trigger testing
- Vibration and haptic feedback diagnostics
- Motion sensor (gyro/accelerometer) testing
- Support for Xbox, PS5, PS4, and MFi controllers
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SensePad helps you quickly check your PS5, PS4, Xbox, or MFi controller — before buying, after repair, or when something just feels “off”. See every input in real time with clear visual feedback: buttons, D-Pad, sticks, triggers, vibration, haptics, LED, and motion sensors. Fast problem detection • Spot stick drift and dead zones • Check triggers, vibration, and haptics • Test gyro and accelerometer in real time • Confirm everything works after repair or replacement What you can test • Buttons, D-Pad, and stick movement (live visualization) • Stick sensitivity and drift checks • Adaptive triggers (DualSense / PS5) • Impulse triggers and vibration (Xbox) • Vibration motor and haptic feedback diagnostics • LED light bar / indicator preview • Gyro + accelerometer with motion visualization • Interactive input test for speed and accuracy Supported controllers • Xbox Wireless Controller (Series X|S, Xbox One) • DualSense (PS5) • DualShock 4 (PS4) • MFi-certified game controllers SensePad Pro Unlock advanced Xbox and PlayStation diagnostics with SensePad Pro. A free trial is available. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Controller Diagnostics at none against SensePad's 4. SensePad's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. SensePad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Controller Diagnostics asks for nothing beyond the download.
Controller Diagnostics ships an update every 5 weeks, SensePad every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Controller Diagnostics | SensePad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.1 (54 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 30.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 54 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lykketronic AS | Oleksandr Nikolaiev |
In-app purchases
Controller Diagnostics
No in-app purchases
SensePad
- SensePad – Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- SensePad – Yearly Subscription$14.991 Year
- SensePad Lifetime$14.99
- SensePad Lifetime$29.99
Questions
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