Comparison

Gamepad Test vs Jumpstart

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

Head to head
About

Gamepad Test

Features
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Gamepad Test is the ultimate tool for testing and diagnosing your game controllers. Designed for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple TV, this app offers real-time measurement and detection of buttons, triggers, paddles, sticks, and touchpads. Whether you use PlayStation, Xbox, or MFI controllers, Gamepad Test recognizes their layouts and capabilities. Key Features: - Instantly see the response of each button, trigger, stick, paddle, and touchpad on your gamepad with real-time feedback. - Easily diagnose issues with the precision or lag of any gamepad component. - Navigate through the app with ease using your remote, as all controller inputs are locked solely for diagnostics. - Easily identify and test the vibration of up to 4 simultaneously connected controllers. - Universal app for iOS, iPadOS, macOS and tvOS - Supports both light and dark mode Supported Controllers: - PlayStation 4 DualShock 4 Wireless Controller - PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller - Xbox Wireless Controller with Bluetooth - Xbox Wireless Controller (Series S and Series X) - Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 - MFI (Made for iOS) controllers Support for other controllers is coming soon!

About

Jumpstart

Control your network devices remotely with this mobile client. Wake, sleep, reboot, or shut down computers and other compatible hardware from anywhere. Features smart network discovery and secure authentication for easy management.

Highlights
  • Remote device control (wake, sleep, reboot, shutdown)
  • Real-time device status monitoring
  • Automatic network device discovery
  • Secure token-based authentication
  • Intuitive touch-optimized interface
  • Home screen widgets for quick access
Features
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Jumpstart - Your pocket-sized Wake-on-LAN companion for UpSnap servers. Wake, sleep, reboot, and shutdown devices on your network from anywhere with Jumpstart — the mobile client for UpSnap. Perfect for home labs, remote workstations, or gaming rigs that need to be ready when you are. FEATURES: Complete Device Control - Wake devices instantly with Wake-on-LAN - Put devices to sleep, reboot, or shutdown remotely - View real-time device status (online/offline/unknown) - Manage multiple devices with ease Smart Network Discovery - Auto-scan your home network to find Wake-on-LAN compatible devices - One-tap device addition from scan results - See device details including MAC addresses, IPs, and vendors Intuitive UI - Beautiful, modern interface optimized for touch - Dark mode support - Home Screen widgets for instant access Secure Authentication - Secure login with username or email - Token-based authentication with UpSnap servers - Keep your network safe with encrypted connections Perfect for: • Home lab administrators • Remote workers • Gamers with gaming PCs • IT professionals managing remote workstations • Anyone who needs to control devices on the go Requirements: • An UpSnap server instance running on your network • Devices with Wake-on-LAN enabled in BIOS/UEFI • Local network access for optimal performance Jumpstart connects to your existing UpSnap server — no cloud subscription required. Take control of your devices from anywhere, right from your iPhone. UpSnap: https://github.com/seriousm4x/UpSnap

Screenshots

Gamepad Test1 screens
Jumpstart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Jumpstart at Free against Gamepad Test's $3.99. Jumpstart also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Jumpstart is free to download; Gamepad Test costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Gamepad Test versus Jumpstart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGamepad TestJumpstart
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB48 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperNative ITJoshua Higgins

In-app purchases

None

Gamepad Test

No in-app purchases

None

Jumpstart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gamepad Test free?
Gamepad Test costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jumpstart free?
Jumpstart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gamepad Test or Jumpstart have ads?
Neither Gamepad Test nor Jumpstart shows ads.

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