Ultimate Software V2 vs Retro Achievements
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ultimate Software V2
Tailor your gaming experience with advanced customization options for compatible controllers. Adjust button mappings, sensitivity, vibration, and more to optimize gameplay.
- Manage profiles
- Remap buttons
- Adjust stick sensitivity
- Tune vibration intensity
- Set dead zones
- Adjust trigger sensitivity
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Customize your 8BitDo devices by managing profiles, remapping buttons, adjusting stick and trigger sensitivity, setting dead zones, tuning vibration intensity, and more. Supported Devices: * Pro 3 Bluetooth Controller * Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller * Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller - Xbox Edition * Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller * 64 2.4G Wireless Controller * FlipPad * Ultimate 3E Controller for XBOX * Ultimate 3 Controller for XBOX series For more support, please visit https://support.8bitdo.com
Retro Achievements
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Application for managing achievements from retroachievements.org, which includes features such as: Custom Achievement Management Special Achievement Tracking Missable Achievement Detection Achievement and Progress Visualization Customizable View Achievement of the Week Achievement of the Month Achievement Trading Event History Player Following Statistics Comparison - Versus Mode Recent Activity Comment Reading Console Search New Releases Leaderboards Favorites Management Hash Information Patch Downloads FAQ System Optimized Interface Sharing System Detailed View Available in 46 different languages LEGAL Privacy Policy: https://akissame.com.co/retroachievements#privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ SUBSCRIPTION TERMS - 3-day free trial for new users - Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before renewal - Payment charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in Account Settings - Any unused portion of free trial forfeited when purchasing subscription Cancel anytime through your device Settings > Subscriptions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ultimate Software V2 at none against Retro Achievements's 3. Retro Achievements's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Retro Achievements sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Ultimate Software V2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ultimate Software V2 ships an update every 6 weeks, Retro Achievements every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ultimate Software V2 | Retro Achievements |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (76 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 76 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 8BitDo | Johan Steven Oliveros Rodriguez |
Bugs and requests
Ultimate Software V2
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashes when checking vibration settings
- App closes unexpectedly during configuration
Requested features
3 requests- Add macro and turbo functionality
- Improve compatibility with 8BitDo Ultimate 2 controller
- Restore features from previous app version
Retro Achievements
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ultimate Software V2
No in-app purchases
Retro Achievements
- Ad-Free Monthly$0.991 Month
- Ad-Free 6 Months$5.496 Months
- Ad-Free Annual$9.991 Year
Questions
Is Ultimate Software V2 free?
Is Retro Achievements free?
Do Ultimate Software V2 or Retro Achievements have ads?
Which is updated more often, Ultimate Software V2 or Retro Achievements?
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