Comparison

SensePad vs Controller Tester FGC

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

Controller Tester FGC

This app allows gamers to test their controller inputs and reaction times in real-time. It displays button presses, analog stick positions, and trigger values, with a built-in reaction test for benchmarking performance. It supports a wide range of controllers and devices, offering precise measurements for fighting game enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Real-time input monitoring
  • Drift detection
  • Raw input data display
  • Reaction time testing (ms & frames)
  • ProMotion display support (up to 120 Hz)
  • Accurate button labeling
  • Keyboard and mouse support
Features
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For gamers that care about their inputs. Connect a pad, stick, or leverless and see exactly what iOS is reading from it. Every button, every analog stick position, every trigger value, in real time. Run the drift monitor before a session to catch a stick that's misbehaving. Pop open the raw input dump when something feels off and you want the actual numbers your controller is sending to the system. The built-in reaction test reports results in both milliseconds and frames — the standard measurement unit for fighting games that run at 60 FPS. Use it to benchmark your reaction or to compare response times between different controllers or buttons. On ProMotion displays (iPad Pro, iPhone 13 Pro and later) the app samples inputs at up to 120 Hz, so the measurement itself runs as fast as the hardware allows. Frame values still display against the 60 fps fighting-game standard so they're comparable across devices. Button labels match what's actually on your controller. Plug in a DualShock or DualSense and you'll see ×, ○, □, △. Plug in a Switch Pro Controller and you'll see A, B, X, Y in their real Nintendo positions. Xbox and generic pads stay with A, B, X, Y. No more squinting at "Button 12" wondering which physical button it maps to. Tested controllers include the PlayStation DualSense, DualSense Edge, and DualShock 4; the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller; the 8BitDo Ultimate (2.4G); and generic Xinput and Bluetooth gamepads. Anything iOS recognizes as an Extended Gamepad through Apple's GameController framework will work. Keyboards and mice are supported too. When no controller is connected, the buttons panel surfaces live key presses and mouse-button states — useful for arcade controllers, fightsticks, and boards that pair as a keyboard rather than as a gamepad. Note that some controller will swap the left analog stick and the D-pad. If you see this, tap the L↔D toggle above the on-screen D-pad to swap them back. iPhone users typically don't see this. If a controller doesn't show up automatically, try a wired USB connection. iOS often recognizes over USB what fails over Bluetooth. If your controller has a mode switch (most FGC boards do), try Nintendo Switch, PC, or XInput mode; those modes have the highest compatibility with iOS. Not compatible with Brook Wingman FGC or FGC 2. App is fully offline, ad-free, and does not collect data.

Screenshots

SensePad4 screens
Controller Tester FGC2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Controller Tester FGC at 5.0 against SensePad's 4.1. Controller Tester FGC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). SensePad's advantage is ratings volume (54 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

Both are free to download. SensePad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Controller Tester FGC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Controller Tester FGC 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SensePad versus Controller Tester FGC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSensePadController Tester FGC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (54 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings54 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksandr NikolaievAaron Lowe

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
None

Controller Tester FGC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SensePad free?
SensePad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Controller Tester FGC free?
Controller Tester FGC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SensePad or Controller Tester FGC?
Controller Tester FGC is rated higher. SensePad averages 4.1 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Controller Tester FGC averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do SensePad or Controller Tester FGC have ads?
Neither SensePad nor Controller Tester FGC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SensePad or Controller Tester FGC?
SensePad ships an update every 6 days, and Controller Tester FGC every 5 days. Most recently, SensePad was updated on November 5, 2026 and Controller Tester FGC on October 31, 2026.

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