Comparison

Control Ultimate Edition vs Red Dead Redemption

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

Red Dead Redemption

Embark on an epic journey across the American West and Mexico as a former outlaw forced to hunt down his old gang. Survive a zombie apocalypse in a chilling horror story. This mobile version includes the complete single-player experiences of both acclaimed titles.

Highlights
  • Hunt down former gang members
  • Explore the American West and Mexico
  • Survive a zombie apocalypse
  • Complete single-player experiences
  • Includes bonus content
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When federal agents threaten his family, former outlaw John Marston is forced to hunt down the gang of criminals he once called friends. Experience Marston’s journey across the sprawling expanses of the American West and Mexico as he fights to bury his blood-stained past in the critically acclaimed predecessor to the 2018 blockbuster, Red Dead Redemption 2. Also included is Undead Nightmare, the iconic horror story that transforms the world of Red Dead Redemption into an apocalyptic fight for survival against a zombie horde. Available on mobile for the first time, this version features the complete single-player experiences of both games and also includes bonus content from the Game of the Year Edition and more.* * Red Dead Redemption does not feature multiplayer content. © 2005-2025 Rockstar Games, Inc. Rockstar Games, Red Dead, Red Dead Redemption, Undead Nightmare, the R* Logo, and related logos are trademarks of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Uses Bink Video. ©1997–2025 by Epic Games Tools, Inc. All other marks and trademarks are properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Screenshots

Control Ultimate Edition4 screens
Red Dead Redemption4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Control Ultimate Edition at $4.99 against Red Dead Redemption's $39.99. Control Ultimate Edition also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). Red Dead Redemption's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (74% 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 Red Dead Redemption $39.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Red Dead Redemption holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 290 and 314 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Control Ultimate Edition's written reviews are positive against 74% of Red Dead Redemption's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control Ultimate Edition ships an update every 5 days, Red Dead Redemption every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Control Ultimate Edition versus Red Dead Redemption: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControl Ultimate EditionRed Dead Redemption
Price$4.99 — better$39.99
Rating4.0 (290 ratings)4.5 (314 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.8% of reviews73.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings290314 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#10 — better#21
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.118.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size568 MB2.8 GB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperRemedy Entertainment PLCRockstar Games

Customer experience

Control Ultimate Edition

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

Red Dead Redemption

All ratings314 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive73.9%
Neutral6.7%
Negative19.3%

In-app purchases

None

Control Ultimate Edition

No in-app purchases

None

Red Dead Redemption

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Control Ultimate Edition free?
Control Ultimate Edition costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Red Dead Redemption free?
Red Dead Redemption costs $39.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Control Ultimate Edition or Red Dead Redemption?
Red Dead Redemption is rated higher. Control Ultimate Edition averages 4.0 out of 5 from 290 ratings, while Red Dead Redemption averages 4.5 from 314 ratings.
Do Control Ultimate Edition or Red Dead Redemption have ads?
Neither Control Ultimate Edition nor Red Dead Redemption shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Control Ultimate Edition or Red Dead Redemption?
Control Ultimate Edition ships an update every 5 days, and Red Dead Redemption every 3 months. Most recently, Control Ultimate Edition was updated on September 23, 2026 and Red Dead Redemption on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Control Ultimate Edition or Red Dead Redemption?
Control Ultimate Edition currently peaks at #10 in the App Store charts, and Red Dead Redemption at #21. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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