# Smash Stats Tracker vs Dolphin Ctrl

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smash Stats Tracker at 87% against Dolphin Ctrl's 14%. Smash Stats Tracker also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months). Dolphin Ctrl's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smash Stats Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dolphin Ctrl asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smash Stats Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smash Stats Tracker has 361 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Smash Stats Tracker's written reviews are positive against 14% of Dolphin Ctrl's.

Smash Stats Tracker ships an update every 2 months, Dolphin Ctrl every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smash Stats Tracker | Dolphin Ctrl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (361 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-stats-tracker/id1026391724/reviews)** | [3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-ctrl/id1584272645/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **361** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **87.0% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 35 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Evan Brass](https://appshunter.io/developer/821378174) | [Cameron Little](https://appshunter.io/developer/964698586) |

## What reviewers say

### Smash Stats Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-stats-tracker/id1026391724)

Easily track, edit, and view statistics for your favorite fighters in Super Smash Brothers. Create custom trackers for any fighter across platforms and sort your stats by name or percentage. Compare your performance to see your strongest characters.

**Highlights:** Enter and edit fighter stats, View detailed fighter statistics, Create custom trackers, Support for all platforms, Sort stats by name or percentage, Tag favorite fighters, Compare fighter performance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and simple interface
- 📊 Effective stat tracking and win/loss recording
- ⭐ Ability to favorite and organize fighters
- 🎮 Support for multiple Smash Bros games
- 🆓 No ads in the application

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Dark mode compatibility issues (text visibility)
- 📋 Limited character roster (missing DLC fighters)
- ❌ Missing customization options (rename categories, manual sorting)
- 💾 No cloud backup or data persistence
- 🔧 Character list management issues (unwanted characters appearing)

**Reported bugs**

- Black text on black background in dark mode
- DLC fighters not appearing alongside base game characters
- Cloud character persistently appearing in custom lists
- Missing or incomplete character rosters for certain games
- Typo in Mii character name (Swordmsan vs Swordsman)

**Requested features**

- Cloud backup and sync across devices
- Ability to rename and manually sort categories
- Filter/section stats by game patch version
- Best player and worst matchup analytics
- CSV export for advanced analytics


### Dolphin Ctrl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-ctrl/id1584272645)

This app transforms your phone into a GameCube controller for the Dolphin emulator. Connect wirelessly to your computer to play games with friends. Performance depends on network and emulator speed.

**Highlights:** Simulates GameCube controller, Play games on Dolphin emulator, Use phones as controllers, Supports multiplayer, Wireless connectivity

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smash Stats Tracker free?

Smash Stats Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dolphin Ctrl free?

Dolphin Ctrl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Smash Stats Tracker or Dolphin Ctrl?

Smash Stats Tracker is rated higher. Smash Stats Tracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 361 ratings, while Dolphin Ctrl averages 3.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Smash Stats Tracker or Dolphin Ctrl have ads?

Neither Smash Stats Tracker nor Dolphin Ctrl shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smash Stats Tracker or Dolphin Ctrl?

Smash Stats Tracker ships an update every 2 months, and Dolphin Ctrl every 14 months. Most recently, Smash Stats Tracker was updated on October 14, 2026 and Dolphin Ctrl on October 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*