Control Ultimate Edition vs 404
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Supernatural combat
- Transforming weaponry
- Telekinetic powers
- Uncover mysteries
- Explore hidden world
- Challenging boss fights
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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.
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.
- Interactive album experience
- Retro 8-bit arcade gameplay
- Levels based on music tracks
- Glitch-inspired digital atmosphere
- Simple controls
- Unlockable tracks
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Control Ultimate Edition | 404 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (290 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 290 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #9 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 568 MB | 135 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Remedy Entertainment PLC | SASHA TATIANA ARRIAGADAGIL |
Customer experience
Control Ultimate Edition
404
In-app purchases
Control Ultimate Edition
No in-app purchases
404
No in-app purchases
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