# Control Ultimate Edition vs Red Dead Redemption

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Control Ultimate Edition | Red Dead Redemption |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $39.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (290 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-ultimate-edition/id6502953520/reviews) | **[4.5 (314 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-dead-redemption/id6746390893/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 290 | **314** |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews | **73.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | #18 |
| Size | 568 MB | 2.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Remedy Entertainment PLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/422020156) | [Rockstar Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/330049731) |

## What reviewers say

### Control Ultimate Edition

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-ultimate-edition/id6502953520)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · Adventure, #19 Top Paid · Action, #62 Top Paid · Games, #113 Top Paid (US App Store)

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:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Red Dead Redemption

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-dead-redemption/id6746390893)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Paid · Adventure, #36 Top Paid · Action, #106 Top Paid · Games, #144 Top Grossing · Adventure, #193 Top Paid (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 #9 in the App Store charts, and Red Dead Redemption at #18. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*