Gamepad Pro
Gamepad Pro compared
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Checked on October 15, 2026
| Feature | Gamepad Pro | Mantis Gamepad Pro | Panda Gamepad Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform | Android 12+ | Android 7.0+ | Android 6.0+ |
| Works without root | Yes | Partly | Partly |
| Set up on the phone alone, without a PC, wireless debugging or Shizuku | Yes | No | No |
| Analog stick and L2/R2 trigger mapping | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Several layouts per game, switchable in game | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Macros | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Turbo (auto-repeat) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Button combinations | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Free to install | Yes | Yes | No |
| No subscription for any feature | Yes | No | Partly |
| Pricing model | Free, one-time Pro purchase | Subscription | One-time purchase |
What else Gamepad Pro has
- Built-in controller test (buttons, stick drift, latency, vibration)
- Pause switch in Quick Settings
- Vibration feedback when a mapped control fires
- Back up all layouts to a file and restore them
- No account or sign-in
- In-app FAQ with video walkthroughs