# Manager for OP1 vs 8BitDo Ultimate Software

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 8BitDo Ultimate Software at none against Manager for OP1's 3. 8BitDo Ultimate Software also leads on ratings volume (197 vs 10) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Manager for OP1 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 8BitDo Ultimate Software asks for nothing beyond the download.

8BitDo Ultimate Software holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8BitDo Ultimate Software has 197 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Manager for OP1's written reviews are positive against 26% of 8BitDo Ultimate Software's.

Manager for OP1 ships an update every 4 months, 8BitDo Ultimate Software every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Manager for OP1 | 8BitDo Ultimate Software |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manager-for-op1/id1521159543/reviews) | **[2.4 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8bitdo-ultimate-software/id1532713768/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **197** |
| Positive reviews | 24.5% of reviews | **26.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 24 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Red Door Endeavors Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1256077244) | [8BitDo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532713770) |

## What reviewers say

### Manager for OP1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manager-for-op1/id1521159543)

Easily sync, save, and share your OP-1 projects. Import and export all four tracks to and from your device via USB. Offers iCloud Drive synchronization and cross-platform compatibility.

**Highlights:** Sync projects with iCloud Drive, Cross-platform iOS/iPadOS/macOS support, Import/export all 4 tracks, Export stereo files for sharing, Preview projects with 4-track playback, USB project import/export

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Purchase | $79.99 | one-time |


### 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 Manager for OP1 free?

Manager for OP1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 8BitDo Ultimate Software free?

8BitDo Ultimate Software is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Manager for OP1 or 8BitDo Ultimate Software?

8BitDo Ultimate Software is rated higher. Manager for OP1 averages 2.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while 8BitDo Ultimate Software averages 2.4 from 197 ratings.

### Do Manager for OP1 or 8BitDo Ultimate Software have ads?

Neither Manager for OP1 nor 8BitDo Ultimate Software shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Manager for OP1 or 8BitDo Ultimate Software?

Manager for OP1 ships an update every 4 months, and 8BitDo Ultimate Software every 2 months. Most recently, Manager for OP1 was updated on October 11, 2026 and 8BitDo Ultimate Software on October 7, 2026.

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