# 8BitDo Ultimate Software vs Gallery Tap

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8BitDo Ultimate Software | Gallery Tap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (254 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8bitdo-ultimate-software/id1532713768/reviews) | **[3.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gallery-tap-clean-storage/id6737475869/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **254** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 26.4% of reviews | **37.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 167 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [8BitDo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532713770) | [REAPPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1328212533) |

## 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


### Gallery Tap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gallery-tap-clean-storage/id6737475869)

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.

**Highlights:** Fast photo cleaning, Minimalist interface, Offline functionality, Privacy-focused, Optimized media management, Tap-to-delete

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photo Tap - One Time | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gallery Tap - Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8BitDo Ultimate Software free?

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

### Is Gallery Tap free?

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

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

Gallery Tap is rated higher. 8BitDo Ultimate Software averages 2.2 out of 5 from 254 ratings, while Gallery Tap averages 3.8 from 13 ratings.

### Do 8BitDo Ultimate Software or Gallery Tap have ads?

Neither 8BitDo Ultimate Software nor Gallery Tap shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 8BitDo Ultimate Software or Gallery Tap?

8BitDo Ultimate Software ships an update every 2 months, and Gallery Tap every 3 weeks. Most recently, 8BitDo Ultimate Software was updated on October 24, 2026 and Gallery Tap on October 24, 2026.

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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.*