# Bright Memory vs Control Ultimate Edition

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 (#12 vs #142) 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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bright Memory | Control Ultimate Edition |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bright-memory-infinite/id1669877091/reviews)** | [4.0 (290 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-ultimate-edition/id6502953520/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 43 | **290** |
| Positive reviews | **67.0% of reviews** | 61.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #142 | **#12** |
| Size | 2.4 GB | 568 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 26.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [贤成 曾](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474315940) | [Remedy Entertainment PLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/422020156) |

## What reviewers say

### Bright Memory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bright-memory-infinite/id1669877091)

**Currently charting:** #142 Top Paid · Action, #143 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Black Kitten Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 学院兔皮肤 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cyber Rabbit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Energetic Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Youthful Days Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cheongsam (New Year) Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cheongsam (Blue Flowers) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bikini Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skinny Jeans Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great graphics
- 💡 Excellent with a controller
- 🚀 Fun mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and issues with controls
- 🔧 Needs improvements for iPad devices
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Add controller vibration support
- Allow customization of touch controls
- Optimize controls for PlayStation controller


### Control Ultimate Edition

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-ultimate-edition/id6502953520)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Paid · Adventure, #16 Top Paid · Action, #66 Top Paid · Games, #98 Top Paid (US App Store)

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:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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.

### Which is more popular, Bright Memory or Control Ultimate Edition?

Bright Memory currently peaks at #142 in the App Store charts, and Control Ultimate Edition at #12. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*