# 8BitDo Ultimate Software vs Telefant

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Telefant at 75% against 8BitDo Ultimate Software's 26%. Telefant also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.4). 8BitDo Ultimate Software's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (197 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Telefant sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 8BitDo Ultimate Software asks for nothing beyond the download.

Telefant holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8BitDo Ultimate Software has 197 ratings behind it against 2, 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 75% of Telefant's.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8BitDo Ultimate Software | Telefant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8bitdo-ultimate-software/id1532713768/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telefant/id6563147903/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **197** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 26.4% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 167 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [8BitDo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532713770) | [Leo Wehrfritz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663611386) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Telefant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telefant/id6563147903)

This app allows users to control their Logitech Harmony hubs with interactive widgets and control center access. It supports multiple hubs and offers device and activity management. Note that setup and configuration are not supported.

**Highlights:** Interactive home screen widgets, Control center controls (iOS 18+), Connect to multiple hubs, Start and stop activities, Control devices

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8BitDo Ultimate Software free?

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

### Is Telefant free?

Telefant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 8BitDo Ultimate Software or Telefant?

Telefant is rated higher. 8BitDo Ultimate Software averages 2.4 out of 5 from 197 ratings, while Telefant averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do 8BitDo Ultimate Software or Telefant have ads?

Neither 8BitDo Ultimate Software nor Telefant shows ads.

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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.*