Comparison

Gamepad Test vs Demod

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

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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

Demod

Transform your iPhone into a software-defined radio receiver. Connect to SDR servers to explore shortwave, ham radio, aircraft, and marine frequencies. Enjoy real-time displays and various demodulation modes.

Highlights
  • Real-time waterfall and spectrum display
  • AM, NFM, WFM, USB, LSB, and CW demodulation
  • Adjustable bandwidth, gain, and squelch
  • Save and recall favorite frequencies
  • Browse public SDR servers worldwide
  • AirPlay output and Lock Screen controls
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Demod turns your iPhone into a software-defined radio receiver. Connect to an SDR server on your own network or anywhere on the internet and explore the airwaves — from shortwave broadcasts and ham radio to aircraft, marine, and FM. Demod is a client for the most common SDR servers: • rtl_tcp — for RTL-SDR dongles • SpyServer — for Airspy and RTL-SDR • KiwiSDR — HF web receivers • OpenWebRX — web SDRs (HF, VHF and UHF) There's no hardware to plug into your phone. Point Demod at a server you run (a Raspberry Pi, PC, or Mac with an SDR dongle), or browse hundreds of public servers around the world and start listening in seconds. FEATURES • Real-time waterfall and spectrum display — Metal-accelerated and smooth • Pinch to zoom, drag to tune, two-finger pan • AM, NFM, WFM, USB, LSB, and CW demodulation • Decode CW (Morse), RTTY, PSK31, and FT8 on-screen (beta) • Time-Shift: pause and rewind live radio, DVR-style • Record what you hear — with a pre-roll of the moment you tapped • Live Text: on-device transcription of what you're listening to, with on-device translation of the captions (iOS 18+) and a full-screen transcript reader • Identify: one-tap "what is this signal?" — measures the signal on-device, matches it against a built-in band plan, and suggests the right mode (works with Siri: "ask Demod what this signal is") • Scanner: scan your memories, a band range, or let Smart scan find active signals across the captured spectrum • Spectral noise reduction, noise blanker, and mains-hum notch • Browse public KiwiSDR, OpenWebRX, and SpyServer receivers worldwide — list or map view • Save and recall favorite frequencies — import and export as CSV • Direct-sampling and upconverter support for HF • AirPlay output and Lock Screen playback controls • Adjustable bandwidth, gain (auto or manual), squelch, and display layouts PRIVACY Demod collects no data. No accounts, no tracking, no ads. Recording, transcription, translation, and signal identification all run entirely on your device — audio and text never leave it. Your settings, recordings, and transcripts stay under your control. Built for radio hobbyists, shortwave listeners, scanner enthusiasts, and ham operators who want a fast, native receiver in their pocket. Note: Demod is a receiver client and requires an SDR server to connect to. You can use a server you run yourself or one of the many free public servers listed in the app.

Screenshots

Gamepad Test1 screens
Demod3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Gamepad Test at $3.99 against Demod's $9.99. Gamepad Test also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Gamepad Test costs $3.99 and Demod $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Gamepad Test versus Demod: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGamepad TestDemod
Price$3.99 — better$9.99
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB5 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperNative ITAlphonse Romero

In-app purchases

None

Gamepad Test

No in-app purchases

None

Demod

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gamepad Test free?
Gamepad Test costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Demod free?
Demod costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gamepad Test or Demod have ads?
Neither Gamepad Test nor Demod shows ads.

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