Comparison

8BitDo Ultimate Software vs NBrowser

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

NBrowser

Features
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Choose how web content appears with NBrowser. Control images, sound, video, file links and embedded content, and keep your favorites and settings on your device. No separate NBrowser account is required. CONTENT CONTROLS • Show, blur or hide images. • Mute autoplay audio or all audio. • Pause autoplay video or hide video. • Ask before opening file links, or block them. • Load embedded content on tap, or block it. • Add keyword rules and select page elements to hide. EVERYDAY BROWSING Use multiple tabs and your own favorites. Web audio and video that you start can continue playing in the background, subject to the website and iOS playback restrictions. The current app interface is in Korean. English text in these screenshots explains the features; the app screens are shown as they appear in the released app. Some websites render content with Canvas, protected streams or restricted frames, which can limit content controls. No filter can block every advertisement. The free app may display Google AdMob banner ads on the home and browsing screens. A one-time in-app purchase removes NBrowser's own banners. It is not a subscription, and purchases can be restored using the same App Store account. Website content controls remain free. NBrowser does not request personalized ads or IDFA access. Google SDKs may process device, advertising and diagnostic information to provide and measure ads. See the privacy policy for details and regional privacy choices. Web page content, favorites and filter settings are not sent to the developer's server.

Screenshots

8BitDo Ultimate Software4 screens
NBrowser3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 8BitDo Ultimate Software at none against NBrowser's 1. 8BitDo Ultimate Software also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). NBrowser's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

8BitDo Ultimate Software ships an update every 2 months, NBrowser every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
8BitDo Ultimate Software versus NBrowser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter8BitDo Ultimate SoftwareNBrowser
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (254 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews26.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings254 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB36 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer8BitDoEun Chan Kim

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

NBrowser

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

8BitDo Ultimate Software

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NBrowser

One-time1
  • Remove App Ads$1.00

Questions

Is 8BitDo Ultimate Software free?
8BitDo Ultimate Software is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NBrowser free?
NBrowser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 8BitDo Ultimate Software or NBrowser have ads?
NBrowser shows ads; 8BitDo Ultimate Software does not.
Which is updated more often, 8BitDo Ultimate Software or NBrowser?
8BitDo Ultimate Software ships an update every 2 months, and NBrowser every 5 days. Most recently, 8BitDo Ultimate Software was updated on October 24, 2026 and NBrowser on October 31, 2026.

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