Comparison

T1V vs 8BitDo Ultimate Software

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

T1V

Connect and collaborate with T1V's suite of solutions, including ThinkHub, HubVC, and Hub. This app facilitates seamless interaction with T1V's interactive display systems.

Highlights
  • Connect to T1V solutions
  • Collaborate on ThinkHub
  • Use HubVC for video conferencing
  • Interact with Hub displays
  • Seamless integration
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Use the T1V app to connect and collaborate on any T1V solution: ThinkHub, HubVC, or Hub.

About

8BitDo Ultimate Software

Gain complete control over your compatible gamepad. Customize button layouts, fine-tune analog stick and trigger responses, and manage vibration intensity. Create custom macro commands for advanced gameplay.

Highlights
  • Button mapping customization
  • Stick and trigger sensitivity adjustment
  • Vibration power control
  • Macro creation
  • Controller compatibility management
Features
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8BitDo Ultimate Software gives you elite control over every piece of your controller: customize button mapping, adjust stick & trigger sensitivity, vibration power control and create macros. Controller Compatibility: * 8BitDo Pro 2 Bluetooth Controller * 8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Controller for Xbox * 8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox * 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller * 8BitDo Micro Gamepad * 8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox Please visit support.8bitdo.com for further information and additional support.

Screenshots

T1V4 screens
8BitDo Ultimate Software4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: T1V at 4.3 against 8BitDo Ultimate Software's 2.4. 8BitDo Ultimate Software's advantage is ratings volume (197 vs 11) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

T1V holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8BitDo Ultimate Software has 197 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

T1V ships an update every 4 months, 8BitDo Ultimate Software every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
T1V versus 8BitDo Ultimate Software: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterT1V8BitDo Ultimate Software
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (11 ratings) — better2.4 (197 ratings)
Positive reviews—26.4% of reviews
Number of ratings11197 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB167 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperT1V, Inc.8BitDo

Customer experience

T1V

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%

8BitDo Ultimate Software

All ratings195 ratings
Positive31.3%
Neutral8.7%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews398 reviews
Positive26.4%
Neutral12.6%
Negative61.1%

Bugs and requests

T1V

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

8BitDo Ultimate Software

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App unable to detect connected controllers
  • Key mapping not working as expected
  • Profiles resetting after app restart
  • Firmware update issues bricking controllers

Requested features

5 requests
  • Support for more controllers (e.g. 8bitdo Zero 2, SN30 Pro+)
  • Add ability to remap command/option keys for macOS/iOS
  • Improve macro functionality (e.g. adjustable delay, ability to hold keys)
  • Add media control key mapping options
  • Implement Bluetooth firmware update capability

In-app purchases

None

T1V

No in-app purchases

None

8BitDo Ultimate Software

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is T1V free?
T1V is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 8BitDo Ultimate Software free?
8BitDo Ultimate Software is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, T1V or 8BitDo Ultimate Software?
T1V is rated higher. T1V averages 4.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while 8BitDo Ultimate Software averages 2.4 from 197 ratings.
Do T1V or 8BitDo Ultimate Software have ads?
Neither T1V nor 8BitDo Ultimate Software shows ads.
Which is updated more often, T1V or 8BitDo Ultimate Software?
T1V ships an update every 4 months, and 8BitDo Ultimate Software every 2 months. Most recently, T1V was updated on June 11, 2026 and 8BitDo Ultimate Software on September 23, 2026.

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