Comparison

SensePad vs Console Guide

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

Head to head
About

SensePad

Quickly test PS5, PS4, and Xbox controllers for issues like stick drift and dead zones. Visualize all inputs in real-time, including buttons, sticks, triggers, vibration, and motion sensors. Confirm functionality after repairs or replacements.

Highlights
  • Real-time input visualization
  • Stick drift and dead zone detection
  • Adaptive and impulse trigger testing
  • Vibration and haptic feedback diagnostics
  • Gyro and accelerometer motion testing
  • Support for Xbox, PS5, PS4, and MFi controllers
Features
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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/

About

Console Guide

Access over 48 curated video tutorials and official manuals for PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Easily search for specific topics, save your favorite guides, and get daily tips. Share helpful content with friends instantly.

Highlights
  • 48+ curated video tutorials
  • Official console manuals
  • Global search across platforms
  • Bookmark favorite guides
  • Daily console tips
  • One-tap sharing
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Console Guide is the ultimate free reference app for PS5, Xbox and Nintendo Switch owners. Whether you just unboxed your console or you've had it for years, Console Guide has the tutorials you need. TUTORIALS Browse 48+ curated how-to video guides across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch. Every guide is hand-picked for quality and clarity. Categories include Hardware, Graphics, System, Creator and more. GLOBAL SEARCH Search across all three consoles at once. Type "controller drift", "HDR settings" or "remote play" and instantly find the right guide — no matter which platform it's on. OFFICIAL MANUALS Read and search the official PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro and PlayStation VR2 instruction manuals directly in the app. Full text search with result navigation built in. BOOKMARKS Save any tutorial with one tap and find it later in your Saved tab. Your bookmarks stay saved between sessions. TIP OF THE DAY A new console tip appears every day automatically. Over 48 tips covering all three platforms — no two days are the same. SHARE Found a useful guide? Share it instantly via iMessage, WhatsApp or any app with one tap. Console Guide is completely free. No ads, no subscriptions, no sign-in required. This app contains Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.

Screenshots

SensePad4 screens
Console Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Console Guide at 100% against SensePad's 30%. Console Guide also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1). SensePad's advantage is ratings volume (54 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. SensePad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Console Guide sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Console Guide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SensePad has 54 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of SensePad's written reviews are positive against 100% of Console Guide's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SensePad ships an update every 6 days, Console Guide every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SensePad versus Console Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSensePadConsole Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (54 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings54 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksandr NikolaievRiza Yolacan

Customer experience

SensePad

All ratings54 ratings
Positive75.9%
Neutral9.3%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral30.0%
Negative40.0%

Console Guide

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SensePad

Subscriptions2
  • SensePad – Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • SensePad – Yearly Subscription$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • SensePad Lifetime$14.99
  • SensePad Lifetime$29.99
1 purchases

Console Guide

One-time1
  • Buy Us A Coffee$0.99

Questions

Is SensePad free?
SensePad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Console Guide free?
Console Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SensePad or Console Guide?
Console Guide is rated higher. SensePad averages 4.1 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Console Guide averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SensePad or Console Guide have ads?
Neither SensePad nor Console Guide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SensePad or Console Guide?
SensePad ships an update every 6 days, and Console Guide every 5 days. Most recently, SensePad was updated on November 5, 2026 and Console Guide on October 31, 2026.

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