Comparison

Videogame Backlog Manager vs Game Controller Tester Gamepad

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

Head to head
About

Videogame Backlog Manager

Organize your video game collection and track your progress. Search for games, update your status, and add notes. Share your lists and back them up via Dropbox.

Highlights
  • Manage game backlog and collection
  • Track game progress and status
  • Add notes and ratings to games
  • Share game lists via email
  • Backup and restore game lists via Dropbox
  • Search for games using GiantBomb API
Features
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Videogame Backlog Manager (VBM) is a simple app to help manage your video game backlog and collection. You can search for games and add them to your library. When adding a game, you can specify your progress and whether or not you are currently playing and/or have beaten the game. Using this information, VBM provides a simple way to keep track of your now playing list, your backlog and your library. In addition to this, you can also to add notes/ratings to your games, as well as share your game lists with others via email. Backing up and restoring your games list is also possible through Dropbox. VBM uses the GiantBomb API for game data.

About

Game Controller Tester Gamepad

Easily test and troubleshoot your game controllers on iOS devices. Visualize controller layouts, test buttons, sticks, and pressure-sensitive triggers. Connect multiple controllers and get help with connections. Offers a premium subscription for an ad-free experience and advanced features.

Highlights
  • Test buttons and sticks
  • Test pressure sensitive triggers
  • Visualize controller designs
  • Connect multiple controllers
  • Helps with controller connections
Features
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Test and troubleshoot the functionality of your game controller. Connect your controller to an iOS device. Works with specific Xbox controllers, specific PlayStation controllers and "Made for iPhone" (MFI) Game Controllers. SUPPORTED CONTROLLERS: • Xbox One Wireless • Xbox Series Wireless • Playstation 4 - DualShock 4 Wireless • Playstation 5 DualSense • Blackbone One • Megadream • Razer Kishi • Razer Kishi V2 • SteelSeries Nimbus+ • GameSir T4 Pro • Rotor Riot • PXN-Speedy • Moga Rebel • Gamevice • ... FEATURES: • Visualization of different controller designs • Test buttons and sticks • Test pressure sensitive triggers and sticks • Connect Multiple Controllers • Helps you to connect your controllers SUBSCRIPTION: • Premium: - Remove Ads - Unlock all controller features like haptic feedback or adaptive triggers • Payments are charged to the user’s Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless the user cancels at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The account is charged for renewal within 24-hours before the end of the current period. Users can manage and cancel subscriptions in their account settings on the App Store. Privacy policy: https://emoji-apps.com/Apps/Game_Controller_Tester/terms_and_privacy/privacy_policy.html Terms of Use: https://emoji-apps.com/Apps/Game_Controller_Tester/terms_and_privacy/terms.html Enjoy this free App.

Screenshots

Videogame Backlog Manager4 screens
Game Controller Tester Gamepad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Game Controller Tester Gamepad at 4.5 against Videogame Backlog Manager's 3.9. Game Controller Tester Gamepad also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 25). Videogame Backlog Manager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and 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. Game Controller Tester Gamepad sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Videogame Backlog Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Game Controller Tester Gamepad holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Game Controller Tester Gamepad has 1.4K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Videogame Backlog Manager's written reviews are positive against 47% of Game Controller Tester Gamepad's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Videogame Backlog Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, Game Controller Tester Gamepad every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Videogame Backlog Manager versus Game Controller Tester Gamepad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideogame Backlog ManagerGame Controller Tester Gamepad
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (25 ratings)4.5 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.6% of reviews — better46.9% of reviews
Number of ratings251.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB46 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developer9928189 Canada Inc.Emoji Apps GmbH

Customer experience

Videogame Backlog Manager

All ratings25 ratings
Positive68.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive75.6%
Neutral12.2%
Negative12.2%

Game Controller Tester Gamepad

All ratings1,354 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews352 reviews
Positive46.9%
Neutral4.8%
Negative48.3%

Bugs and requests

Videogame Backlog Manager

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Game Controller Tester Gamepad

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incompatible with certain controller models
  • App crashes on launch

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for Nintendo Switch controllers
  • Stick drift detection
  • Customizable controller lighting

In-app purchases

None

Videogame Backlog Manager

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Game Controller Tester Gamepad

Subscriptions5
  • Premium3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial2 variants$1.991 Month
  • Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Premium$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Videogame Backlog Manager free?
Videogame Backlog Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Game Controller Tester Gamepad free?
Game Controller Tester Gamepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Videogame Backlog Manager or Game Controller Tester Gamepad?
Game Controller Tester Gamepad is rated higher. Videogame Backlog Manager averages 3.9 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Game Controller Tester Gamepad averages 4.5 from 1.4K ratings.
Do Videogame Backlog Manager or Game Controller Tester Gamepad have ads?
Game Controller Tester Gamepad shows ads; Videogame Backlog Manager does not.
Which is updated more often, Videogame Backlog Manager or Game Controller Tester Gamepad?
Videogame Backlog Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, and Game Controller Tester Gamepad every 2 months. Most recently, Videogame Backlog Manager was updated on October 23, 2026 and Game Controller Tester Gamepad on October 24, 2026.

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