8BitDo Ultimate Software vs UMG Link
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.
UMG Link
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Bring the monster on your wrist into Untitled Monster Game. UMG Link connects your compatible NFC bracelet to your account in Untitled Monster Game, the monster-raising MMORPG at untitledmonstergame.com. Summon your bracelet’s monster as your in-game partner, then take the action back to your wrist. SUMMON YOUR PARTNER Choose UMG Link in the game’s device menu, or tap Summon in the app. Hold your iPhone near your bracelet to bring its monster into the game. BATTLE ON YOUR WRIST Challenge another player or a wild monster in the game. When a battle request arrives in UMG Link, hold your iPhone near your bracelet and follow the prompts. Watch your bracelet to discover the result. CHECK YOUR CONNECTION See whether UMG Link is connected and your game session is active. If the connection drops, the app attempts to reconnect automatically. SET UP AT YOUR OWN PACE Sign in with your game account, or scan the game’s connection QR code and confirm your account. Import Watch Software to set up your bracelet’s keys on your iPhone, or choose “Do later” and return to Settings when you’re ready. Bracelet operations require this setup. TRY THE DEMO Curious how it works? Explore simulated summons and battles without an account or bracelet. WHAT YOU’LL NEED • A free Untitled Monster Game account • An NFC-capable iPhone • A compatible BE or VBDM/VH bracelet • Your bracelet’s device keys, imported from Watch Software or entered manually in the full app For BE bracelets, umgMod connect firmware is recommended so bracelet battles follow the game’s result. With stock firmware, bracelet battle outcomes are random. Start your adventure at untitledmonstergame.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: 8BitDo Ultimate Software at 3 against UMG Link's 1. 8BitDo Ultimate Software also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | 8BitDo Ultimate Software | UMG Link |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (254 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 26.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 254 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 167 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 8BitDo | Jesse Schneider |
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
UMG Link
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
8BitDo Ultimate Software
No in-app purchases
UMG Link
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is 8BitDo Ultimate Software free?
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Do 8BitDo Ultimate Software or UMG Link have ads?
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