Comparison

8BitDo Ultimate Software vs TypeMatch

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

TypeMatch

This app provides an instant, offline reference for Pokémon type match-ups. Quickly view super effective attacks, weaknesses, resistances, and immunities for any Pokémon type. Navigate through chains of match-ups seamlessly with color-coded, clear at-a-glance information.

Highlights
  • Offline type match-up reference
  • Super effective, weaknesses, resistances, immunities
  • Chain match-up navigation
  • Color-coded type information
  • No ads or tracking
  • Fast, no loading spinners
Features
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TypeMatch is a fast, offline reference for Pokémon type match-ups. Pick any of the 18 types and get the full picture immediately: • Super effective — what this type hits for double damage • Weaknesses — what hits this type for double damage • Resistances — what this type takes half damage from • Immunities — what does nothing to it at all Tap any type in the results to jump straight to its own breakdown, so you can follow a chain of match-ups without going back to the grid. BUILT FOR SPEED No loading spinners, no sign-in, no network required. The complete type chart ships inside the app, so it works anywhere — no reception needed. NO ADS AND NO TRACKING TypeMatch collects nothing. There is no analytics SDK, no advertising, no account, and the app makes no network requests at all. Nothing you do in it leaves your device. CLEAR AT A GLANCE Every type is color-coded and labeled, with the four matchup categories always in the same order, so you learn where to look instead of reading every time. TypeMatch is an unofficial fan-made reference tool. It is not affiliated with, endorsed, sponsored, or approved by Nintendo, Creatures Inc., GAME FREAK inc., or The Pokémon Company. Pokémon and all related names are trademarks of their respective owners.

Screenshots

8BitDo Ultimate Software4 screens
TypeMatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TypeMatch at 100% against 8BitDo Ultimate Software's 26%. TypeMatch also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.4). 8BitDo Ultimate Software's advantage is ratings volume (197 vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TypeMatch 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 100% of TypeMatch's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
8BitDo Ultimate Software versus TypeMatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter8BitDo Ultimate SoftwareTypeMatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (197 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings197 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer8BitDoJun Xu

Customer experience

8BitDo Ultimate Software

All ratings195 ratings
Positive31.3%
Neutral8.7%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews398 reviews
Positive26.4%
Neutral12.6%
Negative61.1%

TypeMatch

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

TypeMatch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

8BitDo Ultimate Software

No in-app purchases

None

TypeMatch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 8BitDo Ultimate Software free?
8BitDo Ultimate Software is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TypeMatch free?
TypeMatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 8BitDo Ultimate Software or TypeMatch?
TypeMatch is rated higher. 8BitDo Ultimate Software averages 2.4 out of 5 from 197 ratings, while TypeMatch averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do 8BitDo Ultimate Software or TypeMatch have ads?
Neither 8BitDo Ultimate Software nor TypeMatch shows ads.

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