Comparison

Control Ultimate Edition vs Tomb Raider™

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

Head to head
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.

About

Tomb Raider™

Embark on an epic adventure as a young Lara Croft, shipwrecked and forced to survive on a mysterious island. Explore ancient ruins, solve riddles, and battle enemies to uncover the island's secrets and become a legend. The complete game experience is expertly adapted for mobile, offering various control options and bonus content.

Highlights
  • Complete AAA adventure on mobile
  • Exploration and intense firefights
  • Puzzles and Challenge Tombs
  • Skill unlocking and crafting
  • Discover lost relics and scrolls
  • Includes 12 DLC packs
  • Gyroscopic motion-aim support
Features
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READ BEFORE BUYING: Please expand this description and read the full list of supported devices below to confirm that your device is supported. Before there was the Tomb Raider, there was Lara Croft; twenty-one years old and shipwrecked on her first archaeological expedition. To escape the mysterious isle of Yamatai, she must push far beyond her limits, leave innocence behind and be reborn a legend. Explore Yamatai’s ancient ruins, unlock its riddles and fight for survival against its murderous inhabitants. Tomb Raider for iOS is the complete adventure, expertly adapted for mobile. Play it your way, whether using intuitive touchscreen controls, mouse & keyboard, or your favourite gamepad. TOMB RAIDER COMPLETE AND UNCUT Lara’s first AAA outing on iOS arrives without compromise — packed with exploration, intense firefights, puzzles and Challenge Tombs. OVERCOME THE ODDS Unlock skills, hunt for materials, and craft equipment to take Lara from desperate survivor to master adventurer. UNCOVER A LOST KINGDOM Discover lost relics and ancient scrolls to unravel the mysteries of Yamatai and the cultists who prowl its depths. INCLUDES BONUS CONTENT Tomb Raider for iOS comes with 12 DLC packs, including Skills, Weapon Upgrades and a variety of skins for Lara, plus a bonus Challenge Tomb. TAILORED TO iOS Includes gyroscopic motion-aim on supported devices, as well as optimisation presets for improved performance or visuals. === Tomb Raider requires iOS 18 or later. You need 11GB of free space on your device, though we recommend at least double this to avoid initial installation issues. Supported iPhones: • iPhone XS / XS Max and later • iPhone SE - 3rd Generation (2022) • iPhone Air Supported iPads: • iPad - 10th Generation (2022) and later • iPad mini - 6th Generation (2021) and later • iPad Air - 4th Generation (2020) and later • iPad Pro - 3rd Generation (2018) and later • If you require assistance, please contact our support team at support@feralinteractive.com © 2026 Crystal Dynamics group of companies. All rights reserved. TOMB RAIDER, LARA CROFT, CRYSTAL DYNAMICS, the CRYSTAL DYNAMICS logo, EIDOS, and the EIDOS logo are trademarks of the Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Interactive Corp. group of companies. Developed for and published on iOS by Feral Interactive Ltd. iOS and the iOS logo are trademarks of Apple Inc, registered in the U.S. and other countries. Feral and the Feral logo are trademarks of Feral Interactive Ltd. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Rated 18+ by the Indonesia Game Rating System (IGRS)

Screenshots

Control Ultimate Edition4 screens
Tomb Raider™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Control Ultimate Edition at $4.99 against Tomb Raider™'s $19.99. Control Ultimate Edition also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#9 vs #62). Tomb Raider™'s advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (88% vs 62%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Control Ultimate Edition costs $4.99 and Tomb Raider™ $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tomb Raider™ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 290 and 695 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Control Ultimate Edition's written reviews are positive against 88% of Tomb Raider™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control Ultimate Edition ships an update every 5 days, Tomb Raider™ every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Control Ultimate Edition versus Tomb Raider™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControl Ultimate EditionTomb Raider™
Price$4.99 — better$19.99
Rating4.0 (290 ratings)4.9 (695 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.8% of reviews87.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings290695 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#9 — better#62
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.118.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size568 MB3.5 GB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperRemedy Entertainment PLCFeral Interactive Ltd

Customer experience

Control Ultimate Edition

All ratings290 ratings
Positive73.4%
Neutral6.6%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews288 reviews
Positive61.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative27.1%

Tomb Raider™

All ratings695 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews253 reviews
Positive87.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative9.9%

In-app purchases

None

Control Ultimate Edition

No in-app purchases

None

Tomb Raider™

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Control Ultimate Edition free?
Control Ultimate Edition costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tomb Raider™ free?
Tomb Raider™ costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Control Ultimate Edition or Tomb Raider™?
Tomb Raider™ is rated higher. Control Ultimate Edition averages 4.0 out of 5 from 290 ratings, while Tomb Raider™ averages 4.9 from 695 ratings.
Do Control Ultimate Edition or Tomb Raider™ have ads?
Neither Control Ultimate Edition nor Tomb Raider™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Control Ultimate Edition or Tomb Raider™?
Control Ultimate Edition ships an update every 5 days, and Tomb Raider™ every 5 weeks. Most recently, Control Ultimate Edition was updated on September 23, 2026 and Tomb Raider™ on September 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, Control Ultimate Edition or Tomb Raider™?
Control Ultimate Edition currently peaks at #9 in the App Store charts, and Tomb Raider™ at #62. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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