# Game Controller Apps vs GamePad & Controller Tester

The clearest difference is rating: Game Controller Apps at 4.2 against GamePad & Controller Tester's 2.7. GamePad & Controller Tester's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Game Controller Apps sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year and GamePad & Controller Tester sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Game Controller Apps holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 363 and 242 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Game Controller Apps's written reviews are positive against 48% of GamePad & Controller Tester's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Game Controller Apps | GamePad & Controller Tester |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (363 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-controller-apps/id789521943/reviews)** | [2.7 (242 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamepad-and-controller-tester/id1624979525/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **363** | 242 |
| Positive reviews | **54.1% of reviews** | 47.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.2 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Emoji Apps GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/336547449) | [MOBILESOURCE CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624979797) |

## What reviewers say

### Game Controller Apps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-controller-apps/id789521943)

Discover iOS games optimized for MFi controllers. Find game news, guides, and a controller tester. Get direct App Store links and YouTube trailers for supported titles.

**Highlights:** MFi controller game discovery, Game news and guides, Game controller tester, App Store links, YouTube game trailers, New game notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | per year |
| Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Helpful for finding controller-supported games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Paid features/ads
- 🔍 Limited game selection

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Search function not working
- Compatibility issues with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add more game categories
- Improve search functionality
- Support for more controllers (e.g. Xbox, Nintendo)


### GamePad & Controller Tester

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamepad-and-controller-tester/id1624979525)

Diagnose and troubleshoot wireless game controllers with ease. Connect via Bluetooth to visualize all button presses, stick movements, and pressure-sensitive inputs for various popular console and MFi controllers.

**Highlights:** Controller connection via Bluetooth, Real-time visualization of actions and sticks, Pressure-sensitive button detection, Support for multiple controller types, Custom designs for different controllers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $12.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Accurate controller testing functionality
- 👍 User-friendly interface and navigation
- 🚀 Quick and efficient performance
- 📊 Real-time feedback on button presses
- 🎮 Supports multiple controller types

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires premium subscription for full features
- 🚫 Limited functionality in free version
- 🐛 Controller pairing issues
- ❌ Doesn't control console from phone
- 😤 Misleading app description

**Reported bugs**

- Controller not detected during pairing
- App shows wrong controller type (e.g., Xbox instead of Switch)
- Controller becomes unresponsive after using app
- Bluetooth pairing failures
- Subscription charges continuing after cancellation

**Requested features**

- Ability to control console directly from phone
- Free tier with more functionality
- Better controller compatibility detection
- Pressure sensitivity detection for DualSense
- Advanced drift statistics and metrics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Game Controller Apps free?

Game Controller Apps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GamePad & Controller Tester free?

GamePad & Controller Tester is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Game Controller Apps or GamePad & Controller Tester?

Game Controller Apps is rated higher. Game Controller Apps averages 4.2 out of 5 from 363 ratings, while GamePad & Controller Tester averages 2.7 from 242 ratings.

### Do Game Controller Apps or GamePad & Controller Tester have ads?

Both Game Controller Apps and GamePad & Controller Tester show ads.

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