Comparison

iReceiver 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

iReceiver

Control your RC models with your iOS device. Stream real-time video from your model for an immersive experience. Offers extensive customization options for precise control.

Highlights
  • RC model control via iOS device
  • Real-time onboard video streaming
  • Supports over 40 model memory slots
  • Trim and endpoint adjustments
  • Servo reversing and mixing
  • Camera image flipping, recording, and stopwatch
Features
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Enjoy controlling your RC model with your iPhone, iPad or iPad mini! As soon as you download this App, you are ready to control the Kyosho iReceiver. The iReciver is a 6-channel remote control receiver for hobby grade RC models. As soon as you install the iReceiver in your RC cars, RC boats, and other various RC models, you can control the models using your iOS devices. For more fun, an optional iReceiver camera unit will enable you to control the model watching the real-time onboard video streaming transmitted from your RC model. You'll feel like as if you were inside your RC! Set up is as easy as connecting to a wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) access point and you are ready to start. The iReceiver supports more than 40 model memory slot, trim adjustment, control mode selection, end point adjustment, servo reversing, servo mixing, exponential, camera image vertical flipping, still camera function, video recording function, and stopwatch function. With your iPhone, iPad, or iPad mini and Kyosho iReceiver, you'll discover an entirely new remote control experience!

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

iReceiver4 screens
Game Controller Tester Gamepad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Game Controller Tester Gamepad at 4.5 against iReceiver's 2.0. Game Controller Tester Gamepad also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 4) and review sentiment (47% vs 29%). iReceiver'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. iReceiver 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 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Game Controller Tester Gamepad has 1.4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of iReceiver's written reviews are positive against 47% of Game Controller Tester Gamepad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iReceiver ships an update fortnightly, Game Controller Tester Gamepad every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
iReceiver versus Game Controller Tester Gamepad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriReceiverGame Controller Tester Gamepad
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (4 ratings)4.5 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews46.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings41.4K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — 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
Size9 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKyosho CorporationEmoji Apps GmbH

Customer experience

iReceiver

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%

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

iReceiver

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

iReceiver

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 iReceiver free?
iReceiver 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, iReceiver or Game Controller Tester Gamepad?
Game Controller Tester Gamepad is rated higher. iReceiver averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Game Controller Tester Gamepad averages 4.5 from 1.4K ratings.
Do iReceiver or Game Controller Tester Gamepad have ads?
Game Controller Tester Gamepad shows ads; iReceiver does not.
Which is updated more often, iReceiver or Game Controller Tester Gamepad?
iReceiver ships an update fortnightly, and Game Controller Tester Gamepad every 2 months. Most recently, iReceiver was updated on October 23, 2026 and Game Controller Tester Gamepad on November 3, 2026.

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