8BitDo Ultimate Software vs Anki Clicker
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.
Anki Clicker
Transform your Anki flashcard reviews into an interactive game. This app lets you control your Anki sessions from your phone using simple gestures, making studying more comfortable and engaging. Enjoy real-time feedback and a gamepad-like experience for your learning.
- Remote Anki control
- Swipe and tap gestures
- Game controller mode
- Real-time progress feedback
- Instant QR code pairing
- Adjustable controller settings
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Turn your Anki reviews into a game! Anki Clicker connects your iPhone to Anki on your computer (Mac/Windows), allowing you to control your flashcards remotely. No more hunching over the keyboard—lean back, relax, and review with simple gestures. Key Features: - Instant Pairing: Simply scan the QR code in Anki to connect. No complex setup. - Swipe & Tap Controls: Swipe left/right or up/down to rate cards (Again, Hard, Good, Easy). - Game Controller Mode: Feels like a gamepad for your study sessions. - Real-Time Feedback: See your study progress and stats directly on your phone. - Adjust the controller How it works: - Install the "Anki Clicker" Add-on on your computer. - Open the Anki Clicker App on your phone. - Scan the QR code—and start swiping! Perfect for medical students, language learners, and anyone who spends hours with Anki. Make studying comfortable again. TERMS OF USE: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PRIVACY POLICY: https://anki-clicker.com/about.php
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Anki Clicker at 100% against 8BitDo Ultimate Software's 26%. Anki Clicker also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). 8BitDo Ultimate Software's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Anki Clicker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. 8BitDo Ultimate Software asks for nothing beyond the download.
Anki Clicker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8BitDo Ultimate Software has 254 ratings behind it against 39, 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 100% of Anki Clicker's.
8BitDo Ultimate Software ships an update every 2 months, Anki Clicker weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 8BitDo Ultimate Software | Anki Clicker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (254 ratings) | 4.6 (39 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 254 — better | 39 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 167 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 8BitDo | Nic Dogwiler |
Customer experience
8BitDo Ultimate Software
Anki Clicker
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
Anki Clicker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
8BitDo Ultimate Software
No in-app purchases
Anki Clicker
- Remove Ads$0.991 Month
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