Comparison

Controller Tester FGC vs GuliKit

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

Head to head
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.

About

GuliKit

This utility app allows users to configure, manage, and test game controllers. It provides a centralized platform for optimizing controller settings and ensuring proper functionality for gaming experiences.

Highlights
  • Controller configuration
  • Controller management
  • Controller testing
  • Optimize controller settings
  • Ensure controller functionality
Features
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GuliKit App is a controller configuration,management and test tool provided by GuliKit.

Screenshots

Controller Tester FGC2 screens
GuliKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Controller Tester FGC at 5.0 against GuliKit's 2.8. Controller Tester FGC also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). GuliKit's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Controller Tester FGC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Controller Tester FGC ships an update every 5 days, GuliKit every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Controller Tester FGC versus GuliKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterController Tester FGCGuliKit
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better2.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAaron LoweSHENZHEN GULI TECHNOLOGY Company Limited

In-app purchases

None

Controller Tester FGC

No in-app purchases

None

GuliKit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Controller Tester FGC free?
Controller Tester FGC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GuliKit free?
GuliKit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Controller Tester FGC or GuliKit?
Controller Tester FGC is rated higher. Controller Tester FGC averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while GuliKit averages 2.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Controller Tester FGC or GuliKit have ads?
Neither Controller Tester FGC nor GuliKit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Controller Tester FGC or GuliKit?
Controller Tester FGC ships an update every 5 days, and GuliKit every 3 weeks. Most recently, Controller Tester FGC was updated on October 31, 2026 and GuliKit on November 5, 2026.

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