HORIPAD ULTIMATE vs Emulstick
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HORIPAD ULTIMATE
Connect your game controller to check input data and update its firmware wirelessly. Access product information for your device directly through the app.
- Check game pad input data
- Wireless firmware updates
- Display product information website
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With HORIPAD ULTIMATE app, you can achieve the following functions. ・Check of input data of the connected game pad ・Updated wirelessly firmware to the latest version ・Display of product information website
Emulstick
This application simulates keyboard, mouse, and gamepad input for use with a specific dongle. It offers wireless, serverless, and network-free operation for a plug-and-play experience.
- Keyboard emulation
- Mouse emulation
- Gamepad simulation
- Wireless operation
- Serverless connectivity
- No network required
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keyboard, mouse, gamepad simulator application use it by emulstick dongle Full-Compatible, Plug and Play Wireless, Serverless, No network
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HORIPAD ULTIMATE at 7.0 against Emulstick's 15.6. On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HORIPAD ULTIMATE ships an update every 4 months, Emulstick every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HORIPAD ULTIMATE | Emulstick |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (67 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 67 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HORI CO., LTD. | Shanghai Xuanhua Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
HORIPAD ULTIMATE
Emulstick
In-app purchases
HORIPAD ULTIMATE
No in-app purchases
Emulstick
No in-app purchases
