# Game Controller Tester Gamepad

> Xbox PS4 PS5 MFi Controllers

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1497587957](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1497587957)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1497587957`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Emoji Apps GmbH
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (1,363 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.4.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-21
- **First published:** 2020-02-05
- **Size:** 46 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/game-controller-tester-gamepad/id1497587957)
- **Website:** [https://emoji-apps.com](https://emoji-apps.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://emoji-apps.com/Apps/Game\_Controller\_Tester/terms\_and\_privacy/privacy\_policy.html](https://emoji-apps.com/Apps/Game_Controller_Tester/terms_and_privacy/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

Game Controller Tester Gamepad helps you test and troubleshoot controllers on iOS. It supports a wide range of Xbox, PlayStation, and MFi gamepads, including popular models like Razer Kishi and Nimbus+, with visualization of different controller designs and multi-controller testing.

Key features include testing buttons, sticks, pressure-sensitive triggers, and easy pairing across multiple devices. Premium adds ad removal and unlocks advanced features like haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. Privacy policy and Terms of Use are available via the links above.

## Rankings

- #48,639 — Overall

## Review summary

Users largely agree the app can help diagnose controller issues (buttons, sticks, drift, Bluetooth-detected battery/type), which is its major value. However, it is overwhelmed by ads and paywalls, with many features gated behind a subscription and reports of poor connectivity. Several reviewers also feel the app isn’t as advertised. Overall, it’s useful for debugging, but the experience is marred by ads, subscription pricing, and reliability concerns.

### Pros

- Useful for testing and diagnosing controller functionality (buttons, sticks, drift) and diagnosing controller health
- Identifies connected controllers via Bluetooth and reports battery life and model/type
- Can detect touchpad input for some controllers, aiding troubleshooting

### Cons

- Ad-heavy experience with ad interruptions and banners throughout usage
- Many features are locked behind a subscription or paid upgrade, with reports of recurring charges and unclear cancellation options
- Connectivity and usability issues: difficulty connecting controllers and inconsistent performance
- Some reviewers feel the app does not match its advertised claims or capabilities (misleading expectations)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1497587957)