Comparison

Gamepad Space vs Ultimate Software V2

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

Head to head
About

Gamepad Space

This utility app allows users to deeply customize Bluetooth controller settings. Tailor button mapping, macros, motor feedback, and joystick dead zones to match your playstyle or specific games for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Custom button mapping
  • Button combo settings
  • Motor property adjustments
  • Button macros
  • Trigger dead zone settings
  • Joystick dead zone settings
  • Joystick mapping
Features
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Gamepad Space is a tool APP that can customize the function settings of Bluetooth controller button mapping, button combo, motor properties, button macros, trigger button dead zone, joystick dead zone and joystick mapping after private protocol connection. By modifying the custom button mapping, button combo, motor properties, button macros, trigger button dead zone, joystick dead zone and joystick mapping, etc., the key positions can be adapted to the player's own operating habits or the game the player wants to play.Gamepad Space is a tool APP that can customize the function settings of Bluetooth controller button mapping, button combo, motor properties, button macros, trigger button dead zone, joystick dead zone and joystick mapping after private protocol connection. By modifying the custom button mapping, button combo, motor properties, button macros, trigger button dead zone, joystick dead zone and joystick mapping, etc., the key positions can be adapted to the player's own operating habits or the game the player wants to play.

About

Ultimate Software V2

Tailor your gaming experience with advanced customization options for compatible controllers. Adjust button mappings, sensitivity, vibration, and more to optimize gameplay.

Highlights
  • Manage profiles
  • Remap buttons
  • Adjust stick sensitivity
  • Tune vibration intensity
  • Set dead zones
  • Adjust trigger sensitivity
Features
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Customize your 8BitDo devices by managing profiles, remapping buttons, adjusting stick and trigger sensitivity, setting dead zones, tuning vibration intensity, and more. Supported Devices: * Pro 3 Bluetooth Controller * Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller * Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller - Xbox Edition * Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller * 64 2.4G Wireless Controller * FlipPad * Ultimate 3E Controller for XBOX * Ultimate 3 Controller for XBOX series For more support, please visit https://support.8bitdo.com

Screenshots

Gamepad Space4 screens
Ultimate Software V24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gamepad Space at every 9 days against Ultimate Software V2's every 6 weeks. Gamepad Space also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.4 for Gamepad Space against 1.4 for Ultimate Software V2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 72 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 12% and 11% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gamepad Space ships an update every 9 days, Ultimate Software V2 every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Gamepad Space versus Ultimate Software V2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGamepad SpaceUltimate Software V2
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (55 ratings)1.4 (72 ratings)
Positive reviews11.5% of reviews — better11.3% of reviews
Number of ratings5572 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size224 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Qixiong Technology Co., Ltd.8BitDo

Customer experience

Gamepad Space

All ratings55 ratings
Positive7.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative89.1%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive11.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative80.8%

Ultimate Software V2

All ratings72 ratings
Positive5.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative90.3%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive11.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative83.9%

Bugs and requests

Gamepad Space

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Ultimate Software V2

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes when checking vibration settings
  • App closes unexpectedly during configuration

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add macro and turbo functionality
  • Improve compatibility with 8BitDo Ultimate 2 controller
  • Restore features from previous app version

In-app purchases

None

Gamepad Space

No in-app purchases

None

Ultimate Software V2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gamepad Space free?
Gamepad Space is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ultimate Software V2 free?
Ultimate Software V2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gamepad Space or Ultimate Software V2?
Gamepad Space and Ultimate Software V2 are both rated 1.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 55 and 72 ratings respectively.
Do Gamepad Space or Ultimate Software V2 have ads?
Neither Gamepad Space nor Ultimate Software V2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gamepad Space or Ultimate Software V2?
Gamepad Space ships an update every 9 days, and Ultimate Software V2 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Gamepad Space was updated on September 28, 2026 and Ultimate Software V2 on September 28, 2026.

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