# GameTouch Controller vs Balatro

The clearest difference is price: GameTouch Controller at $2.99 against Balatro's $9.99. GameTouch Controller also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 81%). Balatro's advantage is ratings volume (105K vs 24) and chart position (#3 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

GameTouch Controller costs $2.99 and Balatro $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for GameTouch Controller against 5.0 for Balatro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Balatro has 105K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of GameTouch Controller's written reviews are positive against 81% of Balatro's.

GameTouch Controller ships an update every 3 days, Balatro every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GameTouch Controller | Balatro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gametouch-controller/id1636055248/reviews) | [5.0 (105K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balatro/id6502453075/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **105K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 81.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#3** |
| Size | 224 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 13.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [grant draper](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633587902) | [Playstack Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133080356) |

## What reviewers say

### GameTouch Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gametouch-controller/id1636055248)

Transform any device into a custom controller for your PC games. Connect multiple touch screens simultaneously to build immersive simulator cockpits. Features a dedicated server-side editor for complete customization.

**Highlights:** Customizable game controller, PC command sending, Multiple touch screen support, Simulator cockpit setup, Server-side editor

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Balatro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balatro/id6502453075)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Card, #3 Top Paid · Strategy, #10 Top Paid · Games, #13 Top Paid, #112 Top Grossing · Card, #151 Top Grossing · Strategy (US App Store)

This game blends poker and solitaire mechanics with unique rule-bending twists. Build powerful poker hands, discover game-changing Joker cards, and create exciting combos to defeat challenging Boss Blinds. Explore different decks and game modes for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Poker and Solitaire hybrid gameplay, Rule-bending mechanics, Collect over 150 unique Joker cards, Create powerful combos, Campaign and challenge modes, Pixel art visuals

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive gameplay
- 💎 Unique and compelling mechanics
- 👍 Easy to learn, hard to master
- 🎨 Charming pixel art and music
- 💰 Great value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and save issues
- 🔍 Small text and UI elements
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 🔇 No background music support

**Reported bugs**

- Unlocks and achievements not registering properly
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Joker and card interactions not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Cloud save sync across devices
- Portrait mode option
- Customizable UI and accessibility settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GameTouch Controller free?

GameTouch Controller costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Balatro free?

Balatro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GameTouch Controller or Balatro?

GameTouch Controller and Balatro are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 24 and 105K ratings respectively.

### Do GameTouch Controller or Balatro have ads?

Neither GameTouch Controller nor Balatro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GameTouch Controller or Balatro?

GameTouch Controller ships an update every 3 days, and Balatro every 5 days. Most recently, GameTouch Controller was updated on October 7, 2026 and Balatro on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*