Does your controller feel off? Test buttons, triggers, and sticks live. Spot drift, dead zones, and missed inputs before they ruin your next game.
SensePad helps you quickly check your PS5, PS4, Xbox, or MFi controller — before buying, after repair, or when something just feels “off”.
See every input in real time with clear visual feedback:
buttons, D-Pad, sticks, triggers, vibration, haptics, LED, and motion sensors.
Fast problem detection
• Spot stick drift and dead zones
• Check triggers, vibration, and haptics
• Test gyro and accelerometer in real time
• Confirm everything works after repair or replacement
What you can test
• Buttons, D-Pad, and stick movement (live visualization)
• Stick sensitivity and drift checks
• Adaptive triggers (DualSense / PS5)
• Impulse triggers and vibration (Xbox)
• Vibration motor and haptic feedback diagnostics
• LED light bar / indicator preview
• Gyro + accelerometer with motion visualization
• Interactive input test for speed and accuracy
Supported controllers
• Xbox Wireless Controller (Series X|S, Xbox One)
• DualSense (PS5)
• DualShock 4 (PS4)
• MFi-certified game controllers
SensePad Pro
Unlock advanced Xbox and PlayStation diagnostics with SensePad Pro.
A free trial is available.
Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Thank you for your feedback! We're happy SensePad could help you test your controller before purchase.
Best app for my Dualsense!!!
CyberpunkNinja
Found little problem with my adaptive trigger. Thanks!
Developer Response
Thanks a lot for your review! Happy to hear SensePad helped you check the adaptive triggers!
Great tool
kent1ukr
Helped me test my controller fast. Super!
Developer Response
Thanks a lot for your feedback! Happy to hear SensePad helped you test your controller quickly
Good
FluffyKitty✨
It helps to buy a new gamepad. Like it!!
Developer Response
Thank you! We're glad SensePad helped you test your new gamepad. Enjoy your gaming experience! 🎮
• New Touchpad Canvas shows how DualSense tracks your fingers. The mosaic fills where touches are detected, helping you check the entire touchpad surface.
• White and yellow dots show two finger positions in real time. Press the touchpad to clear the mosaic and run the test again.
Thanks to the community for the support and ideas.
Version 1.4.5
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Information
Provider
Oleksandr Nikolaiev
Size
37.1 MB
Category
Utilities
Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.6 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 16.6 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 16.6 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 13.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.