Comparison

Control Ultimate Edition vs Sifu

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

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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. Explore a secretive government agency, uncover its dark secrets, and fight for control to save humanity.

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

Sifu

Embark on a revenge quest as a martial arts student hunting down assassins. Utilize Kung Fu combat, environmental interactions, and unlock new skills. The game features a unique aging mechanic tied to resurrection, offering a challenging and cinematic experience.

Highlights
  • Tight Kung Fu combat
  • Cinematic martial arts action
  • Unique aging mechanic
  • Environmental interaction
  • Unlockable skills
  • Full story campaign
  • Controller support
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Embark on a path of revenge in Sifu, the critically acclaimed third-person brawler renowned for its tight Kung Fu combat and cinematic martial arts action, now fully adapted for mobile. Is one life enough to know Kung Fu? Hunt down your family's assassins, one against all. You have no allies, countless enemies, and a mysterious amulet that brings you back to life every time you die. Yet be warned: your secret weapon comes with a hefty price to pay: aging and its consequences. Trial by Fire Your enemies don't wait their turn, and they don't broadcast their intent. Dodge, parry, strike, use combos, and be like water making its way through captivating environments. Learn to master your art as you fight through the underbelly of a nightclub, scramble through a refined gallery to avoid being surrounded, and navigate a towering office building in pursuit of revenge. Adaptation is Survival Careful positioning and clever use of the environment are key to your survival. Use everything at your disposal: throwable objects, makeshift weapons, windows, and ledges. The odds are stacked against you, and you will be offered no mercy. Training Never Ends Kung Fu is mastery through practice, a path for both the body and the mind. Learn from your errors, unlock unique skills, and find the strength within yourself to master the devastating techniques of Pak-Mei Kung Fu. Adapted for Mobile Experience Sifu on the go with new touch controls designed specifically for mobile devices, enhanced contextual interactions, a reworked camera system, and full controller support. Fight your way through the complete story campaign, optimised for mobile play.

Screenshots

Control Ultimate Edition4 screens
Sifu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Control Ultimate Edition at 4.1 against Sifu's 3.8. Control Ultimate Edition also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 47%) and price ($4.99 vs $7.99). Sifu's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 days) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.1). 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 Sifu $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Control Ultimate Edition holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 358 and 125 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Control Ultimate Edition's written reviews are positive against 47% of Sifu's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control Ultimate Edition ships an update every 6 days, Sifu every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Control Ultimate Edition versus Sifu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControl Ultimate EditionSifu
Price$4.99 — better$7.99
Rating4.1 (358 ratings) — better3.8 (125 ratings)
Positive reviews62.7% of reviews — better47.5% of reviews
Number of ratings358 — better125
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#29 — better#43
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.118.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size570 MB2.0 GB
Age rating+1717+
DeveloperRemedy Entertainment PLCKepler Interactive

Customer experience

Control Ultimate Edition

All ratings350 ratings
Positive75.1%
Neutral5.4%
Negative19.4%
Written reviews319 reviews
Positive62.7%
Neutral11.0%
Negative26.3%

Sifu

All ratings111 ratings
Positive65.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative27.9%
Written reviews158 reviews
Positive47.5%
Neutral12.0%
Negative40.5%

In-app purchases

None

Control Ultimate Edition

No in-app purchases

None

Sifu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Control Ultimate Edition free?
Control Ultimate Edition costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sifu free?
Sifu costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Control Ultimate Edition or Sifu?
Control Ultimate Edition is rated higher. Control Ultimate Edition averages 4.1 out of 5 from 358 ratings, while Sifu averages 3.8 from 125 ratings.
Do Control Ultimate Edition or Sifu have ads?
Neither Control Ultimate Edition nor Sifu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Control Ultimate Edition or Sifu?
Control Ultimate Edition ships an update every 6 days, and Sifu every 3 days. Most recently, Control Ultimate Edition was updated on November 12, 2026 and Sifu on November 9, 2026.
Which is more popular, Control Ultimate Edition or Sifu?
Control Ultimate Edition currently peaks at #29 in the App Store charts, and Sifu at #43. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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