Comparison

Razer PS Controller vs SteelSeries Arctis Companion

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

Head to head
About

Razer PS Controller

Personalize your Razer gaming controllers with this mobile application. Adjust button mappings, fine-tune thumbstick sensitivity, and create custom profiles for different games. Optimize your gameplay with advanced settings for a tailored experience.

Highlights
  • Remap controller buttons
  • Customize thumbstick dead zone
  • Create custom on-board profiles
  • Manage custom profiles
  • Tweak advanced functionality
  • SOCD cleaning settings
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Customize your Raiju V3 Pro & other Razer controllers with Razer's easy-to-use mobile app! * Remap controller buttons * Customize analog thumbstick dead zone * Create and manage custom on-board profiles * Tweak advanced functionality like d-pad SOCD cleaning

About

SteelSeries Arctis Companion

Enhance your audio experience with over 200 tailored presets and controls for compatible SteelSeries Arctis headsets and earbuds. Optimize game sounds, music, and communication for an immersive experience.

Highlights
  • 200+ game-enhancing presets
  • Customizable dual EQ
  • Dual audio pairing (2.4GHz & Bluetooth)
  • Communication controls
  • Active Noise Canceling (Elite/GameBuds)
  • Transparency Noise Control (Elite/GameBuds)
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SteelSeries Headsets Compatibility: Arctis Nova Elite, Arctis Nova Pro Omni, Arctis Gamebuds™, Arctis Nova 7, Arctis Nova 5, Arctis Nova 3. Get an epic audio advantage with +200 tailored presets and audio controls for your headset and earbuds that just work. Kick back, tune in, and buff your compatible SteelSeries Arctis headsets, or GameBuds™ for your next console crusade. For All Compatible Headset Features: 1. Effortless Setup: Connect via the dongle for instant, zero-latency console audio through a 2.4 GHz connection. 2. Dual Audio Pairing: Switch from a 2.4GHz connection to seamlessly pair your phone via Bluetooth so you can enjoy music or chat while you’re playing instead. 3. Customizable Dual EQ: Independently adjust the dual equalizer for both 2.4GHz and Bluetooth connections to optimize all of your audio. 4. 200+ Game-Enhancing Presets: Use one-touch presets to amplify in-game sound cues and create an immersive experience in popular games such as Fortnite, CoD: Modern Warfare III, Apex Legends, and more. 5. Immersive Music Presets: Enjoy finely tuned EQ profiles for every genre—including Afrobeats, Rock, Jazz, Hip-Hop, K-Pop, Reggae, Lo-fi Chill, Metal, Synthwave, and Trap—so your headset sounds amazing whether you’re gaming or just vibing. 6. Communication Controls: Optimize your chat clarity by adjusting mic sidetone and volume on the fly during gameplay. Arctis Nova Elite, Arctis Nova Pro Omni, and Arctis GameBuds™ Exclusive Features: 1. Active Noise Canceling: Turn on noise canceling to hush your clickity clacks and whirring fans. Deliver crystal clear callouts in every clutch moment. 2. Transparency Noise Control: Go into transparency mode to hear when the pizza arrives, and your friend is right next to you. Always maintain ultimate control over your gaming audio. Arctis Nova Elite and Arctis Nova Pro Omni Exclusive Features: Dual Microphone Modes – Switch between the Boom Mic for crystal-clear game callouts or streaming, and the On-ear Mic for everyday chats and calls. Microphone EQ Presets – Instantly shape your voice with profiles like Balanced, Broadcast low pitch, or Crisp, tailored to fit your style.

Screenshots

Razer PS Controller4 screens
SteelSeries Arctis Companion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SteelSeries Arctis Companion at fortnightly against Razer PS Controller's every 3 months. SteelSeries Arctis Companion also leads on review sentiment (28% vs 11%) and ratings volume (6.7K vs 1.2K). On price, rating, 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Razer PS Controller against 4.6 for SteelSeries Arctis Companion. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SteelSeries Arctis Companion has 6.7K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 11% of Razer PS Controller's written reviews are positive against 28% of SteelSeries Arctis Companion's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Razer PS Controller ships an update every 3 months, SteelSeries Arctis Companion fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Razer PS Controller versus SteelSeries Arctis Companion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRazer PS ControllerSteelSeries Arctis Companion
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better4.6 (6.7K ratings)
Positive reviews11.2% of reviews28.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K6.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.4 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRazerGN Audio AS

Customer experience

Razer PS Controller

All ratings716 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews269 reviews
Positive11.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative82.9%

SteelSeries Arctis Companion

All ratings6,220 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews430 reviews
Positive28.1%
Neutral13.0%
Negative58.8%

User reviews

Razer PS Controller

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Best controller ever
  • 👍 Great functions, love the clutches and adjustability
  • 👍 Excellent build quality, premium feel
  • 👍 Sensitive and responsive buttons

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App is unclear, no clear indication of completion
  • 🐛 Fails to connect to controller, requires repairing
  • 🐛 Profiles reset frequently, need to reconfigure
  • 🐛 No support for latest Wolverine V3 Pro controller
  • 🐛 Doesn't work on MacOS, requires PC

SteelSeries Arctis Companion

From 6.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Great for console gaming
  • 🚀 Seamless pairing
  • 👍 Useful presets

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer headsets
  • 🐛 App not working as expected
  • 🔋 Battery life concerns
  • 🐛 Microphone issues

Bugs and requests

Razer PS Controller

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App fails to connect to controller
  • Profiles reset frequently
  • Doesn't work on latest iOS/Android versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add deadzone adjustment for sticks
  • Support Xbox controllers
  • Allow button remapping
  • Improve connection reliability

SteelSeries Arctis Companion

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App not detecting headset
  • Headset muting when app is opened
  • Game presets not updated
  • Connectivity issues with Xbox

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for Arctis Nova 7
  • Add support for Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
  • Allow custom EQ creation
  • Enable firmware updates from the app
  • Add support for more headset models

In-app purchases

None

Razer PS Controller

No in-app purchases

None

SteelSeries Arctis Companion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Razer PS Controller free?
Razer PS Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SteelSeries Arctis Companion free?
SteelSeries Arctis Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Razer PS Controller or SteelSeries Arctis Companion?
Razer PS Controller is rated higher. Razer PS Controller averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while SteelSeries Arctis Companion averages 4.6 from 6.7K ratings.
Do Razer PS Controller or SteelSeries Arctis Companion have ads?
Neither Razer PS Controller nor SteelSeries Arctis Companion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Razer PS Controller or SteelSeries Arctis Companion?
Razer PS Controller ships an update every 3 months, and SteelSeries Arctis Companion fortnightly. Most recently, Razer PS Controller was updated on October 28, 2026 and SteelSeries Arctis Companion on October 28, 2026.

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