# iReceiver vs Game Controller Tester Gamepad

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | iReceiver | Game Controller Tester Gamepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ireceiver/id731368253/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-controller-tester-gamepad/id1497587957/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **46.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kyosho Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/731368256) | [Emoji Apps GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/336547449) |

## What reviewers say

### iReceiver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ireceiver/id731368253)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Game Controller Tester Gamepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-controller-tester-gamepad/id1497587957)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate controller testing
- ⚙️ Helpful for troubleshooting
- 📊 Detailed controller diagnostics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive subscription pricing
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🤖 Unreliable controller connectivity

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatible with certain controller models
- App crashes on launch

**Requested features**

- Support for Nintendo Switch controllers
- Stick drift detection
- Customizable controller lighting


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*