# Ultimate Gamepad vs Gamepad Pro

The clearest difference is rating: Ultimate Gamepad at 2.7 against Gamepad Pro's 1.0. Ultimate Gamepad also leads on ratings volume (86 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Gamepad Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 23 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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.

Ultimate Gamepad holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ultimate Gamepad has 86 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ultimate Gamepad ships an update every 23 months, Gamepad Pro every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ultimate Gamepad | Gamepad Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.7 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-gamepad/id575567569/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamepad-pro-remote-for-pc/id6793488935/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **86** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 7 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NEGU Soft .](https://appshunter.io/developer/499557074) | [Desoline Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651415351) |

## 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


### Gamepad Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamepad-pro-remote-for-pc/id6793488935)

Transform your phone into a wireless PC game controller. Connects seamlessly over Wi-Fi to emulate a real gamepad, offering multiple layouts for various gaming needs. Enjoy low latency and automatic reconnection for an enhanced gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Wireless PC game controller, Multiple controller layouts, Low latency Wi-Fi connection, Automatic reconnection, Real controller emulation, Keyboard and trackpad modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 Gamepad Pro free?

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

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

Ultimate Gamepad is rated higher. Ultimate Gamepad averages 2.7 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Gamepad Pro averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Ultimate Gamepad ships an update every 23 months, and Gamepad Pro every 2 days. Most recently, Ultimate Gamepad was updated on November 1, 2026 and Gamepad Pro on October 31, 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.*