# Ultimate Gamepad vs Mobile Joypad

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mobile Joypad at every 3 weeks against Ultimate Gamepad's every 23 months. Mobile Joypad also leads on rating (3.0 vs 2.7) and review sentiment (50% vs 41%). Ultimate Gamepad's advantage is ratings volume (86 vs 2) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Mobile Joypad holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ultimate Gamepad has 86 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Ultimate Gamepad's written reviews are positive against 50% of Mobile Joypad's.

Ultimate Gamepad ships an update every 23 months, Mobile Joypad every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ultimate Gamepad | Mobile Joypad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-gamepad/id575567569/reviews) | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-joypad/id6449164403/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **86** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 40.9% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 7 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NEGU Soft .](https://appshunter.io/developer/499557074) | [Alexander Filuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232777855) |

## What reviewers say

### Ultimate Gamepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-gamepad/id575567569)

Transform your iPhone into a multitouch joystick for your computer. Connect wirelessly by installing a receiver program on your PC, Mac, or Linux. Enjoy real button emulation for a gaming experience designed by gamers.

**Highlights:** iPhone to PC/Mac/Linux controller, Wireless Wi-Fi connection, Multitouch joystick, Real button emulation, Simple setup with receiver program

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well for emulators
- 💰 Truly free, no ads
- 🚀 Stable connection (for some)
- 🎮 Good for basic games
- ✅ Functional and easy to set up

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Cannot connect to WiFi
- ❌ Frequent disconnections
- ❌ Does not work on iOS
- ❌ Lacks analog sticks
- ❌ Buttons are too small

**Reported bugs**

- Telling me wifi connected while my wifi is literally off
- Can’t connect to my WiFi
- Untimate control doesn‘t work on mac
- Buttons are getting stuck often
- App loses connection with the computer frequently

**Requested features**

- Add analog sticks
- Add mouse support/mousepad
- More key configuration options
- Save button presets in profiles
- Support sending buttons as xinput device


### Mobile Joypad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-joypad/id6449164403)

Transform your mobile device into a wireless gamepad for your big screen. Enjoy customizable controls designed to suit any game, all requiring only an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Mobile device as gamepad, Big screen control, Customizable control configurations, Internet connection required

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ultimate Gamepad free?

Ultimate Gamepad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mobile Joypad free?

Mobile Joypad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ultimate Gamepad or Mobile Joypad?

Mobile Joypad is rated higher. Ultimate Gamepad averages 2.7 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Mobile Joypad averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Which is updated more often, Ultimate Gamepad or Mobile Joypad?

Ultimate Gamepad ships an update every 23 months, and Mobile Joypad every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ultimate Gamepad was updated on October 12, 2026 and Mobile Joypad on October 3, 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.*