Comparison

8BitDo Ultimate Software vs PathWitness

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Button mapping customization
  • Stick and trigger sensitivity adjustment
  • Vibration power control
  • Macro creation
  • Controller compatibility management
Features
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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.

About

PathWitness

Features
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PathWitness — Dashcam for Every Ride Whether you're cycling, riding a motorcycle, or driving, PathWitness turns your iPhone into a dedicated dashcam that watches the road so you don't have to worry. CONTINUOUS LOOP RECORDING Start recording with one tap. PathWitness records in short clips and automatically overwrites the oldest footage once your storage limit is reached, so you're always covered without managing files yourself. AUTOMATIC IMPACT DETECTION Built-in motion sensors detect sudden impacts or hard stops. When something happens, PathWitness automatically saves a dedicated event clip covering the moments before and after, precisely trimmed and protected from deletion. A short audio cue marks the exact moment of impact, so you can find it instantly during playback. GPS SPEED & ROUTE Every clip records your speed and route, so you always have the full picture of what happened and where. WIDE-ANGLE & DUAL CAMERA Switch to an ultra-wide lens on supported iPhones for a broader view of the road. Upgrade to Pro to record the outside and inside cameras at the same time, capturing the road ahead and what's happening around you together. BUILT FOR THE ROAD - Works while your phone stays mounted with the screen on - Automatically pauses and resumes recording if interrupted by a call or the app being backgrounded - Impact alerts can play even in silent mode, so you never miss one - A simple library to review, play back, and share your clips FREE FEATURES - Continuous loop recording - Automatic impact-detection event clips - GPS speed and route tracking - Playback and sharing PATHWITNESS PRO (one-time purchase) - Dual-camera recording (front and rear simultaneously) - Expanded storage (up to 64GB) - Audio recording PathWitness is built for anyone who wants peace of mind on the road, whether you're on a bike, a motorcycle, or behind the wheel. Safety Notice: Never operate your phone while riding or driving. The developer is not responsible for any accidents or damages resulting from the use of this app.

Screenshots

8BitDo Ultimate Software4 screens
PathWitness4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 8BitDo Ultimate Software at none against PathWitness's 1. 8BitDo Ultimate Software also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
8BitDo Ultimate Software versus PathWitness: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter8BitDo Ultimate SoftwarePathWitness
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (254 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews26.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings254 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer8BitDoDaichi Itokazu

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

PathWitness

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

8BitDo Ultimate Software

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PathWitness

One-time1
  • PathWitness Pro$4.99

Questions

Is 8BitDo Ultimate Software free?
8BitDo Ultimate Software is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PathWitness free?
PathWitness is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 8BitDo Ultimate Software or PathWitness have ads?
Neither 8BitDo Ultimate Software nor PathWitness shows ads.

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