8BitDo Ultimate Software vs SpaceWalker by VITURE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Button mapping customization
- Stick and trigger sensitivity adjustment
- Vibration power control
- Macro creation
- Controller compatibility management
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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.
SpaceWalker by VITURE
Transform your iPhone into an XR hub for immersive entertainment and gaming. Experience 3D content, spatial videos, and multi-screen multitasking. Stream games and your favorite shows on a virtual big screen.
- Spatial video playback
- 2D-to-3D conversion
- Multi-screen multitasking
- Xbox Remote Play
- Streaming service integration
- PC game streaming
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful XR hub! SpaceWalker is the ultimate companion app for VITURE XR Glasses, transforming your iPhone into a multi-functional XR device for immersive entertainment, gaming, and more. Key Features: • Immersive 3D: AI-powered real-time 2D-to-3D conversion of your photos and videos. (In-app purchase required.) • Spatial Video Playback: Watch spatial videos captured with iPhone 15 Pro or later in stunning 3D depth. • Multi-Screen & 3DoF Support: Work, browse, and multitask with up to three screens. Enjoy a stable 3DoF viewing experience with Pin Mode. • Ambient Mode: Keep content visible while you move around—perfect for casual viewing or light multitasking. • Media Player: Supports 2D, 3D SBS, Spatial, and VR video formats—360°, 180°, top/bottom, and more. Pro Features (Free for VITURE XR Glasses users) • Xbox Remote Play & Cloud Gaming: Stream and play your Xbox games on a virtual big screen. No letterboxing. No compromises. Requires Xbox Game Pass subscription (not included). • Streaming Services: Watch Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, and more—optimized for full-screen XR viewing. Subscription to each service required. • Moonlight PC Streaming: Stream your favorite PC games to your XR Glasses for immersive play anywhere. • Advanced 3D Playback: Play spatial and SBS 3D videos automatically in 3D Mode. Requirements: • iPhone running iOS 17.0 or later • VITURE XR Glasses • Optional: - USB-C XR Charging Adapter (for 3DoF and auto 3D switching on USB-C iPhones) - HDMI XR Adapter (for 3DoF on Lightning iPhones) Note: iPhone 16e is not supported. Important Notes: • iPhone 16e is not supported • iPhone 14 and earlier models do not support 3D video or spatial video playback • Availability of streaming services may vary by region and iPhone model • VR playback and Pin Mode (3DoF) require compatible adapters Explore more at: https://academy.viture.com/xr_glasses/spacewalker_ios
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SpaceWalker by VITURE at 4.1 against 8BitDo Ultimate Software's 2.4. SpaceWalker by VITURE also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 197). 8BitDo Ultimate Software's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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. SpaceWalker by VITURE sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 8BitDo Ultimate Software asks for nothing beyond the download.
SpaceWalker by VITURE holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpaceWalker by VITURE has 1.4K ratings behind it against 197, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of 8BitDo Ultimate Software's written reviews are positive against 30% of SpaceWalker by VITURE's.
8BitDo Ultimate Software ships an update every 2 months, SpaceWalker by VITURE every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 8BitDo Ultimate Software | SpaceWalker by VITURE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (197 ratings) | 4.1 (1.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.4% of reviews | 30.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 197 | 1.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 167 MB | 263 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 8BitDo | VITURE Inc. |
Customer experience
8BitDo Ultimate Software
SpaceWalker by VITURE
User reviews
8BitDo Ultimate Software
From 197 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Functional app
- 💡 Helpful for left-hand device use
- 🚀 Seamless controller connection
- 🚀 Intuitive key mapping
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Lack of support for certain controllers
- 🐛 Buggy firmware updates
- 🐛 Profiles not saving properly
SpaceWalker by VITURE
From 1.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Immersive 3D experience
- 🚀 Awesome utility
- 🚀 Works with all AR glasses
- 🚀 Phenomenal app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🔒 Paywall for key features
- 🔒 Removed support for other glasses
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Clunky and outdated interface
Bugs and 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
SpaceWalker by VITURE
Reported bugs
5 issues- 3D mode not working consistently
- Crashes and freezes
- Incompatible with iPhone 16 Pro
- Adapter causing issues with iPhone
- Upside down video playback
Requested features
5 requests- Larger media control buttons
- Ability to remember playback position
- In-app photo gallery
- Support for more streaming services
- Landscape mode support on iPad
In-app purchases
8BitDo Ultimate Software
No in-app purchases
SpaceWalker by VITURE
- Support Developers$3.99
- Support Developers$5.99
Questions
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