Game Controller Tester vs ShootingPlus V3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Game Controller Tester
Test and troubleshoot MFi certified game controllers on your iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPads. Accurately visualize button presses, stick movements, and pressure sensitivity for all supported controllers. Discover a fun surprise in the credits.
- Accurate visualization of inputs
- Test all buttons and sticks
- Test pressure sensitive buttons
- Supports multiple controllers
- MFi certified controller testing
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Game Controller Tester is an Application that lets you test or troubleshoot your “Made for iPhone” (MFI) Game Controllers, introduced with iOS 7, on your iPhone, iPod Touch and iPads, and it is free! - Accurate visualization - Test all buttons and sticks - Test All pressure sensitive buttons - Multiple Controllers supported - A nice toy awaits you in the credits screen :) ** Please note that Regular Xbox/PS4 controllers wont work for iOS devices *by default* before iOS 13 and there is nothing we can do, this app is for MFI certified controllers only ** *** Check out my top rated app, Joystick Mapper, which allows you to use joysticks and gamepads in any MAC game or app, even the ones without built-in support ***
ShootingPlus V3
This tool allows you to connect Bluetooth keyboards, mice, and gamepads to your iOS devices. It provides specific instructions for pairing different types of controllers to ensure seamless integration for gaming and productivity.
- Bluetooth gamepad connection
- Bluetooth keyboard connection
- Bluetooth mouse connection
- iOS mode switching
- Troubleshooting guidance
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ShootingPlus V3 gamepad, Keyboard & Mouse converter Bluetooth tool. Make sure the Bluetooth device is in iOS mode before connecting Bluetooth. Bluetooth connection method: Keyboard & Mouse converter: Generally, first you should cancel paired the Bluetooth, then disconnect the power, then connect the power, and then press the left Ctrl + 2 (the 2 on the W button) to switch to the iOS mode, then connect to Bluetooth, and then open the App. Gamepad: For Most of Gamepads, first you should cancel paired the Bluetooth. Then turn off the Gamepad, then long press and hold the Y + Home button to turn on the Gamepad to switch to iOS mode, connect to Bluetooth, and then open the App. (Specific Gamepad may have other switching methods) If you have any questions, please contact us at: shootingplus@shootingplus.com.cn
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Game Controller Tester at 3.5 against ShootingPlus V3's 2.2. Game Controller Tester also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 17%) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 11.0). ShootingPlus V3's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 32 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 106). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Game Controller Tester holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShootingPlus V3 has 1.1K ratings behind it against 106, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Game Controller Tester's written reviews are positive against 17% of ShootingPlus V3's.
Game Controller Tester ships an update every 32 months, ShootingPlus V3 monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Game Controller Tester | ShootingPlus V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (106 ratings) — better | 2.2 (1.1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 48.4% of reviews — better | 17.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 106 | 1.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chibata Creations | Shenzhen Qixiong Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Game Controller Tester
ShootingPlus V3
Bugs and requests
Game Controller Tester
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
ShootingPlus V3
Reported bugs
4 issues- Bluetooth connectivity problems
- Presets not loading or saving correctly
- Floating icon not working as expected
- Incompatibility with latest iOS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for more games (e.g. Minecraft, Real Racing 3)
- Allow saving of custom presets
- Improve joystick sensitivity and controls
- Add option to invert Y-axis
- Make the app more user-friendly
In-app purchases
Game Controller Tester
No in-app purchases
ShootingPlus V3
No in-app purchases
Questions
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