Dayco vs GamePad Test
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dayco
This app provides detailed technical information and specifications for automotive spare parts. It serves as a comprehensive catalog for various engine products, drive systems, and services across different vehicle types. Access essential data for automobiles, trucks, construction, and agricultural machinery.
- Technical information on spare parts
- Details for engine products
- Drive systems specifications
- Services for automobiles and trucks
- Data for construction and agriculture machinery
- Catalog for all market areas
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Winner at AAPEX Las Vegas (Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo) of Import Vehicle Community 2019 Best Electronic Media Award and 2017 Best Mobile App for Application of Import Cars or Trucks Award. Dayco introduces the “Catalog App” for smartphone and tablet devices. Dayco is a global leader in the research, design, manufacture, and distribution of essential engine drive systems and aftermarket solutions for automotive, truck, construction, agriculture, and industrial applications. The Catalog App contain technical information and details about Dayco spare parts available on all our market areas. For reports or suggestions, send us an email to digital.apps@dayco.com
GamePad Test
Test your connected game controllers on iPhone or iPad. See real-time status of buttons, triggers, and analog sticks. Ideal for diagnosing issues or verifying controller functionality.
- Automatic iOS controller detection
- Real-time button and trigger indicators
- Analog stick and D-pad visualization
- Gyroscope support
- Clear and fast interface
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GamePad Test est un outil simple et intuitif pour tester vos manettes de jeu connectées à votre iPhone ou iPad. Que vous utilisiez un contrôleur Bluetooth moderne ou une manette filaire compatible, l’app vous montre en temps réel l’état de chaque bouton, gâchette, stick analogique et direction du pavé numérique. Fonctionnalités principales : • Détection automatique des manettes compatibles iOS • Indicateurs visuels pour les boutons (A, B, X, Y, L1, R1, L3, R3, Menu, Share, etc.) • Visualisation du D-Pad et maintien des directions • Affichage en temps réel des gâchettes analogiques (L2 / R2) • Support du gyroscope lorsque disponible • Mode Visualizer 3D en développement (affiché comme “En construction”) • Interface claire, simple et rapide Idéal pour : • Tester un nouveau contrôleur • Vérifier l’état d’une manette • Diagnostiquer un joystick qui dérive • Comprendre le fonctionnement des boutons et capteurs • Les développeurs ou les joueurs souhaitant un outil fiable Mode 3D Le module 3D est en préparation et sera amélioré dans une future mise à jour. GamePad Test ne collecte aucune donnée et ne requiert aucune configuration : vous connectez votre manette à votre appareil, vous lancez l’app, et tout fonctionne immédiatement.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Dayco at Free against GamePad Test's $0.49. Dayco also leads on rating (3.6 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). GamePad Test's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On in-app purchases 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
Dayco is free to download; GamePad Test costs $0.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dayco holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dayco has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Dayco ships an update every 6 weeks, GamePad Test weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dayco | GamePad Test |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.49 |
| Rating | 3.6 (11 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Dayco | Jean-Yves Nocart |
Customer experience
Dayco
GamePad Test
In-app purchases
Dayco
No in-app purchases
GamePad Test
No in-app purchases
