# Ultimate Gamepad vs iKontroller

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iKontroller at 100% against Ultimate Gamepad's 41%. iKontroller also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 23 months). Ultimate Gamepad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (86 vs 5). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iKontroller sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Ultimate Gamepad asks for nothing beyond the download.

iKontroller holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ultimate Gamepad has 86 ratings behind it against 5, 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 100% of iKontroller's.

Ultimate Gamepad ships an update every 23 months, iKontroller every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ultimate Gamepad | iKontroller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-gamepad/id575567569/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikontroller/id6755539340/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **86** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 40.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NEGU Soft .](https://appshunter.io/developer/499557074) | [Richlen Murden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854463483) |

## 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


### iKontroller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikontroller/id6755539340)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a versatile Mac controller. Utilize a high-precision touchpad, customizable buttons, and joystick/gyrostick mapping for seamless remote operation. Connect via Wi-Fi, cellular, or USB.

**Highlights:** High-precision touchpad, Customizable buttons and joystick, Gyrostick control, Multiple connection options (Wi-Fi, USB), Companion desktop app required

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iKontroller Gold Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| iKontroller Gold | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ultimate Gamepad free?

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

### Is iKontroller free?

iKontroller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ultimate Gamepad or iKontroller?

iKontroller is rated higher. Ultimate Gamepad averages 2.7 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while iKontroller averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Which is updated more often, Ultimate Gamepad or iKontroller?

Ultimate Gamepad ships an update every 23 months, and iKontroller every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ultimate Gamepad was updated on November 1, 2026 and iKontroller on October 30, 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.*