# T1V vs 8BitDo Ultimate Software

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | T1V | 8BitDo Ultimate Software |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/t1v/id1065064286/reviews)** | [2.4 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8bitdo-ultimate-software/id1532713768/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **197** |
| Positive reviews | — | 26.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 37 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [T1V, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/557246163) | [8BitDo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532713770) |

## What reviewers say

### T1V

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/t1v/id1065064286)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 8BitDo Ultimate Software

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8bitdo-ultimate-software/id1532713768)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Functional app
- 💡 Helpful for left-hand device use
- 🚀 Seamless controller connection
- 🚀 Intuitive key mapping

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Lack of support for certain controllers
- 🐛 Buggy firmware updates
- 🐛 Profiles not saving properly

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


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