Comparison

Fighter CT vs Gamepad Tester

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

Head to head
About

Fighter CT

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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Practice fighting game inputs or test your controller on the go! Plug in your own controller or use touch controls. Drill common fighting game scenerios like whiff punish, hit confirm, parry, anti air and more. Learn fighting game motion inputs at your own pace or practice your favorites. Built-in reaction test measures in fighting game frames. Try to beat your best time, or turn on global high scores to compete against others. Track your progress over time to see how your improve. Diagnostics helps troubleshoot common controller issues. Customize the on-screen controller to look exactly like your controller. Earn in game points by practicing and use them to customize your fighter. For the FGC, 100% free. No ads. No data is shared unless you choose to view and compete in online leaderboards.

About

Gamepad Tester

Instantly verify your game controller's functionality on iPhone and iPad. See every button, trigger, and analog stick input reflected in real-time. Ideal for diagnosing stick drift or confirming a new gamepad's performance.

Highlights
  • Real-time button and trigger input visualization
  • Analog stick drift detection
  • D-pad direction testing
  • Rumble and haptic feedback control
  • Controller battery level display
  • Adjustable controller LED color
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Gamepad Tester is the fast, no-setup way to check that your game controller works correctly on iPhone and iPad. Connect over Bluetooth or a cable, and every button, trigger, analog stick, and d-pad direction lights up on screen in real time. Whether you are buying a used controller, hunting down stick drift, or just making sure a new gamepad is fully functional, Gamepad Tester shows you exactly what your controller is sending. WHAT YOU CAN TEST • Buttons and triggers: see every press register instantly, with live trigger pressure values. • Analog sticks: precise X and Y readouts make stick drift easy to spot. Leave the sticks centered and watch for unwanted movement. • D-pad: confirm all four directions and the diagonals. • Rumble and haptics: fire built-in vibration presets, or set the left and right motor strength and duration yourself. • Battery: see your controller's charge level when it reports one. • Controller light: change the LED color on DualShock 4 and DualSense controllers. THREE TEST MODES • Generic Gamepad: a clear, labeled layout with live values and a live input update rate readout. • Universal Gamepad: works with any controller by mapping every input to a numbered slot, ideal when a controller is not fully recognized. • Vibrate Tester: presets and manual controls for rumble and haptics. WORKS WITH • MFi-certified controllers, such as Backbone One and Razer Kishi • Xbox controllers over Bluetooth • PlayStation DualShock 4 and DualSense Controllers that iOS does not recognize natively may not appear, even if they work on other platforms. NO SETUP, NO ACCOUNT Just connect a controller and start testing. There is no sign-in and no configuration, and your controller input is processed on your device. A built-in User Guide covers pairing, supported controllers, battery, stick drift, vibration, and troubleshooting. Gamepad Tester is free and supported by ads.

Screenshots

Fighter CT3 screens
Gamepad Tester4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Fighter CT at none against Gamepad Tester's shown. Fighter CT also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Gamepad Tester's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Fighter CT against 5.0 for Gamepad Tester. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Fighter CT versus Gamepad Tester: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFighter CTGamepad Tester
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings)
Number of ratings27 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB5 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperAaron Loweselvasundar m

In-app purchases

None

Fighter CT

No in-app purchases

None

Gamepad Tester

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fighter CT free?
Fighter CT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gamepad Tester free?
Gamepad Tester is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fighter CT or Gamepad Tester?
Fighter CT and Gamepad Tester are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 7 ratings respectively.
Do Fighter CT or Gamepad Tester have ads?
Gamepad Tester shows ads; Fighter CT does not.

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