Gamepad Test vs TouchKVM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gamepad Test
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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!
TouchKVM
Control remote computers from your phone with low-latency video and touch input. Manage multiple connections, stream audio, and utilize hardware controls for out-of-band access. Ideal for IT professionals needing reliable remote management on the go.
- Low-latency video streaming
- Touch and trackpad input
- Text entry
- Quick reconnects
- Multiple saved connections (Pro)
- Audio and microphone passthrough (Pro)
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TouchKVM is a mobile-first remote control app for PiKVM and compatible KVM-over-IP workflows. Connect to remote machines from your phone with low-latency video, touch or trackpad input, text entry, and quick reconnects. The free experience covers single-host access, WebRTC streaming, touch and trackpad control, zoom, and practical mobile session management. Pro unlocks multiple saved connections, advanced stream modes, keyboard shortcuts, audio and microphone passthrough, audio volume, mouse jiggler, hardware controls, and agent-assisted workflows when supported by the target device. TouchKVM is built for operators who need fast, reliable out-of-band style access while traveling, on call, or away from a desktop. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://arisparty.org/touchkvm/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TouchKVM at Free against Gamepad Test's $3.99. TouchKVM also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Gamepad Test's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
TouchKVM is free to download; Gamepad Test costs $3.99 up front. TouchKVM sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gamepad Test asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Gamepad Test | TouchKVM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Native IT | ARI'S PARTY L.L.C. |
In-app purchases
Gamepad Test
No in-app purchases
TouchKVM
- TouchKVM Pro Lifetime$29.99
