Comparison

Control Ultimate Edition vs 404

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

404

Experience an interactive album where each level is inspired by a track from the "404:NJD" music album. Navigate a retro 8-bit world with simple controls and addictive progression, playing through the music to unlock new songs.

Highlights
  • Interactive album experience
  • Retro 8-bit arcade gameplay
  • Levels based on music tracks
  • Glitch-inspired digital atmosphere
  • Simple controls
  • Unlockable tracks
Features
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404:NJD is not just a game — it’s an interactive album. Step into a retro 8-bit world inspired by the music of 404:NJD by Sasha Wrist. Every level represents a track from the album, play through the music, not just listen to it. Classic 8-bit arcade gameplay Each stage features a different song from the album Glitch-inspired, digital atmosphere Simple controls, addictive progression Unlock tracks as you advance Move through different levels, survive challenges, and experience the album in a completely new way. Whether you’re a fan of retro games or experimental music, 404:NJD blends both into one immersive experience. Press Start. Enter 404.

Screenshots

Control Ultimate Edition4 screens
4043 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 404 at Free against Control Ultimate Edition's $4.99. 404 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.1). Control Ultimate Edition's advantage is ratings volume (290 vs 2) and chart position (#9 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

404 is free to download; Control Ultimate Edition costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

404 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Control Ultimate Edition has 290 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Control Ultimate Edition versus 404: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControl Ultimate Edition404
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (290 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings290 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#9 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size568 MB135 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperRemedy Entertainment PLCSASHA TATIANA ARRIAGADAGIL

Customer experience

Control Ultimate Edition

All ratings290 ratings
Positive73.4%
Neutral6.6%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews306 reviews
Positive62.4%
Neutral10.8%
Negative26.8%

404

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Control Ultimate Edition

No in-app purchases

None

404

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Control Ultimate Edition free?
Control Ultimate Edition costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 404 free?
404 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Control Ultimate Edition or 404?
404 is rated higher. Control Ultimate Edition averages 4.0 out of 5 from 290 ratings, while 404 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Control Ultimate Edition or 404 have ads?
Neither Control Ultimate Edition nor 404 shows ads.

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