Comparison

Gamepad Tester vs Carpenter

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

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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.

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Carpenter

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Construction math, without a crowded keypad. Carpenter helps you work with feet, inches, fractions and metric measurements in a clear, practical calculator. Use it for everyday workshop calculations, then unlock a focused set of tools for layout and planning. TRY 10 CALCULATIONS FREE Your first 10 successful calculator results are free. After that, a one-time Pro purchase unlocks unlimited calculations. There is no subscription or automatic charge. Errors, repeated taps on equals and switching the answer display do not use another free calculation. The free allowance does not renew. FEET, INCHES & FRACTIONS • Add, subtract, multiply and divide measurements. • Enter mixed fractions such as 5 1/2 in or 2 ft 3 in. • Pick common fractions using a scrollable 1/16-step wheel. • Switch answers between decimals and simplified fractions. • See a separate nearest-1/16 tape reference when needed. • Keep full precision for the next calculation. • Label measurements A and B and calculate with them. UNLOCK THE PRO TOOLBOX • Unlimited calculator results. • Equal spacing for decorative slats and panels, including gaps at both ends or flush-end layouts. • Cumulative set-out marks measured from the left edge. • Target diagonal, rectangular area and perimeter, board feet, and rise/run/angle calculations. • Phone angle level with hold and a relative zero reference. • Approximate camera measurements on supported devices. • Saved calculations and plans, with PDF sharing. YOUR WORK STAYS WITH YOU Core calculations and tools work offline. No app account, advertising or usage analytics. Measurements, saved plans and history stay on your device; system backups may include them. An internet connection may be needed to buy or restore Pro. If you choose to submit feedback, your message, optional email and app/software versions are sent to our private Cloudflare-hosted feedback service. Your saved work is not attached. History, saved work and existing exports remain accessible when your free allowance ends. Pro pricing is shown in your local currency before you confirm a purchase with Apple. MEASURE, THEN VERIFY Camera distances and phone angle readings are approximate. Device support varies. Verify dimensions with suitable physical tools before cutting or building. The app calculates geometry; it does not certify structural safety or building-code compliance. A finer display is not a guarantee of measurement accuracy. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Gamepad Tester4 screens
Carpenter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gamepad Tester at none against Carpenter's 1. Gamepad Tester also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Carpenter's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Carpenter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gamepad Tester asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Gamepad Tester versus Carpenter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGamepad TesterCarpenter
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings6 — better—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerselvasundar mDmytro Polokhalo

In-app purchases

None

Gamepad Tester

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Carpenter

One-time1
  • Carpenter Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Gamepad Tester free?
Gamepad Tester is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Carpenter free?
Carpenter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gamepad Tester or Carpenter have ads?
Gamepad Tester shows ads; Carpenter does not.

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