Comparison

Bright Memory vs Control Ultimate Edition

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

Head to head
About

Bright Memory

Experience a thrilling blend of FPS and action in a futuristic world. Investigate a mysterious global phenomenon by combining unique skills, sword combat, and customizable firearms. Explore an ancient history connecting two worlds.

Highlights
  • FPS and action genre blend
  • Skill and ability combos
  • Sword combat
  • Customizable firearms
  • Gyroscope aiming support
  • Controller support
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In the year 2036, a strange phenomenon for which scientists can find no explanation has occurred in the skies around the world. The Supernatural Science Research Organization (SRO) has sent agents out to various regions to investigate this phenomenon. It is soon discovered that these strange occurrences are connected to an archaic mystery - an as-of-yet unknown history of two worlds, about to come to light... Bright Memory: Infinite combines the FPS and action genres to deliver a high-octane experience. Mix and match available skills and abilities to unleash magnificient combos on your enemies. Your trusted sword allows you to slash through crowds of enemies and even repel their gunfire. The guns you come across in-game can be customized with a variety of ammunitions. Choose between incendiary bombs, sticky grenades, homing missiles, and more to suit your situation. [Features] - Support gyroscope control aiming. - Support full button transparency and size customization. - Support XBOX wireless controller control.

About

Control Ultimate Edition

Engage in a supernatural third-person action-adventure where you wield telekinetic powers and transforming weaponry to combat an ominous enemy. Uncover the dark secrets of a secretive government agency and fight to regain control of a world under threat.

Highlights
  • Supernatural combat
  • Transforming weaponry
  • Telekinetic powers
  • Uncover mysteries
  • Explore hidden world
  • Challenging boss fights
Features
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A corruptive presence has invaded the Federal Bureau of Control… Only you have the power to stop it. The world is now your weapon in an epic fight to annihilate an ominous enemy through deep and unpredictable environments. Containment has failed, humanity is at stake. Will you regain control? Winner of over 80 awards, CONTROL is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Blending open-ended environments with the signature world-building and storytelling of renowned developer, Remedy Entertainment, CONTROL presents an expansive and intensely gratifying gameplay experience. CONTROL Ultimate Edition has now been adapted to iOS. We have implemented touch controls and made changes to the in-game UI and game mechanics, like aiming and puzzles to provide a great experience for supported touch devices. The game renders beautifully through Metal and supports Ray Tracing on supported hardware. Key features UNCOVER THE MYSTERIES: Can you handle the bureau’s dark secrets? Unfold an epic supernatural struggle, filled with unexpected characters and bizarre events, as you search for your missing brother, and discover the truth that has brought you here. EVERYTHING IS YOUR WEAPON: Unleash destruction through transforming weaponry and telekinetic powers. Discover new ways to annihilate your enemies as you harness powerful abilities to turn everything around you into a lethal weapon. EXPLORE A HIDDEN WORLD: Delve deep into the ominous expanses of a secretive government agency. Explore the Bureau’s shifting environments only to discover that there is always more than meets the eye… FIGHT FOR CONTROL: Battle a relentless enemy through exciting missions and challenging boss fights to earn powerful upgrades that maximize abilities and customize your weaponry. CONTROL Ultimate Edition on iOS supports the following MetalFX features: MetalFX TAAU - Temporal Anti-Aliasing and upscaling MetalFX Frame Interpolation Ray-Tracing is supported on devices with M3+ or A19 Pro with 10Gb of memory.

Screenshots

Bright Memory4 screens
Control Ultimate Edition4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Control Ultimate Edition at none against Bright Memory's 9. Control Ultimate Edition also leads on chart position (#11 vs unranked) and ratings volume (290 vs 43). Bright Memory's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

Bright Memory costs $4.99 and Control Ultimate Edition $4.99 up front. Bright Memory sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Control Ultimate Edition asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bright Memory holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Control Ultimate Edition has 290 ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Bright Memory's written reviews are positive against 62% of Control Ultimate Edition's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bright Memory ships an update every 3 days, Control Ultimate Edition every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Bright Memory versus Control Ultimate Edition: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBright MemoryControl Ultimate Edition
Price$4.99$4.99
Rating4.3 (43 ratings) — better4.0 (290 ratings)
Positive reviews67.0% of reviews — better61.9% of reviews
Number of ratings43290 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#11 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size2.4 GB568 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developer贤成 曾Remedy Entertainment PLC

Customer experience

Bright Memory

All ratings43 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive67.0%
Neutral12.4%
Negative20.6%

Control Ultimate Edition

All ratings290 ratings
Positive73.4%
Neutral6.6%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews294 reviews
Positive61.9%
Neutral10.9%
Negative27.2%

Bugs and requests

Bright Memory

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Buttons not programmed properly for iOS
  • Unable to complete identity verification
  • Touch controls issues on iPad

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add controller vibration support
  • Allow customization of touch controls
  • Optimize controls for PlayStation controller

Control Ultimate Edition

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Bright Memory

One-time9
  • Black Kitten Pack$0.99
  • 学院兔皮肤$0.99
  • Cyber Rabbit$0.99
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  • Energetic Pack$0.99
  • Youthful Days Pack$0.99
  • Cheongsam (New Year) Pack$0.99
  • Cheongsam (Blue Flowers)$0.99
  • Bikini Pack$0.99
  • Skinny Jeans Pack$0.99
None

Control Ultimate Edition

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bright Memory free?
Bright Memory costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Control Ultimate Edition free?
Control Ultimate Edition costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bright Memory or Control Ultimate Edition?
Bright Memory is rated higher. Bright Memory averages 4.3 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Control Ultimate Edition averages 4.0 from 290 ratings.
Do Bright Memory or Control Ultimate Edition have ads?
Neither Bright Memory nor Control Ultimate Edition shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bright Memory or Control Ultimate Edition?
Bright Memory ships an update every 3 days, and Control Ultimate Edition every 5 days. Most recently, Bright Memory was updated on September 30, 2026 and Control Ultimate Edition on October 2, 2026.

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