Gamepad Test vs PadLink Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā 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!
PadLink Remote
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PadLink Remote turns your phone into a wireless game controller for your computer. Play with an on-screen gamepad, a full racing cockpit, or a touchpad mouse ā over your local Wi-Fi, with no cables and no account. HOW IT WORKS 1. Install the free PadLink desktop app on your computer. 2. Open PadLink Remote and pair in seconds ā scan the QR code or type the pairing code. 3. Start playing. PadLink presents your phone as a standard gamepad your games already recognize (or as keyboard & mouse). CONTROL SURFACES ⢠Gamepad ā dual thumbsticks, D-pad, face buttons, shoulder buttons, analog triggers, and menu buttons, laid out like a real controller. ⢠Car Driving cockpit ā a steering wheel with tilt (gyro) steering, gas and brake pedals with cruise-lock, a sequential gear shifter, and a handbrake. Built for racing games. ⢠Touchpad mouse ā use your phone as a trackpad whenever you need a pointer. FEATURES ⢠Low-latency input over your local network ā no internet connection needed for gameplay. ⢠Easy pairing by QR code, manual code, or one-tap reconnect to a known computer. ⢠Customizable layout ā move, resize, and set the opacity of every control to fit your hands and your screen. Free for everyone. ⢠Haptic feedback on button presses and triggers. ⢠Automatic reconnect if your Wi-Fi drops mid-session. ⢠Designed for landscape play. REQUIREMENTS ⢠The free PadLink desktop app, available for Windows and macOS. ⢠Your phone and computer on the same Wi-Fi / local network. ⢠No sign-in and no account ā your controller input goes only to your own computer. FREE & PRO PadLink Remote is free to download and play. The Car Driving cockpit becomes available when the computer you connect to is running PadLink Pro or its free trial ā it is a capability of the desktop app. While connected to a computer on the free plan, a small banner ad appears during play. PRIVACY Your controller input is sent only to your own computer over your local network. The camera is used solely to scan the pairing QR code, on your device. Turn the phone in your pocket into the controller your games have been waiting for.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PadLink Remote at Free against Gamepad Test's $3.99. PadLink Remote also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Gamepad Test's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 1). On in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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PadLink Remote is free to download; Gamepad Test costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Gamepad Test | PadLink Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free ā better |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No ā better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Native IT | Socheat Rath |
In-app purchases
Gamepad Test
No in-app purchases
PadLink Remote
No in-app purchases
Questions
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