8BitDo Ultimate Software vs Gallery Tap
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.
Gallery Tap
This app helps you quickly free up storage space on your device by efficiently cleaning your photo gallery. It prioritizes your privacy by working offline and not collecting any user data. Its minimalist design and optimized interface allow for rapid media management.
- Fast photo cleaning
- Minimalist interface
- Offline functionality
- Privacy-focused
- Optimized media management
- Tap-to-delete
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A powerful, minimal photo storage cleaner. Built and optimized for maximum speed with the singular goal of helping you free storage fast. Privacy First — Gallery Tap does not collect any type of data. It works fully offline so none of your photos ever leave your device. Efficiency — The fastest way to clean your gallery. Optimized thumb positioning lets you fly through your media. No swipes necessary — just tap, tap, delete. Speed — Everything in Gallery Tap revolves around speed. Minimalism is built in — no bloat, no clutter, just results. Privacy & Terms: https://www.reappsllc.com/gallery-tap-privacy-terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Gallery Tap at 3.8 against 8BitDo Ultimate Software's 2.2. Gallery Tap also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (38% vs 26%). 8BitDo Ultimate Software's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (254 vs 13). On price and ads 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. Gallery Tap sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 8BitDo Ultimate Software asks for nothing beyond the download.
Gallery Tap holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8BitDo Ultimate Software has 254 ratings behind it against 13, 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 38% of Gallery Tap's.
8BitDo Ultimate Software ships an update every 2 months, Gallery Tap every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | 8BitDo Ultimate Software | Gallery Tap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (254 ratings) | 3.8 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.4% of reviews | 37.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 254 — better | 13 |
| 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 |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 167 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 8BitDo | REAPPS |
Customer experience
8BitDo Ultimate Software
Gallery Tap
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
Gallery Tap
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
8BitDo Ultimate Software
No in-app purchases
Gallery Tap
- Photo Tap - One Time$2.99
- Gallery Tap - Lifetime$4.99
Questions
Is 8BitDo Ultimate Software free?
Is Gallery Tap free?
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