Comparison

iKontroller vs SiftAi

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

Head to head
About

iKontroller

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a versatile Mac controller. Utilize a high-precision touchpad, customizable buttons, and joystick/gyrostick mapping for seamless remote operation. Connect via Wi-Fi, cellular, or USB.

Highlights
  • High-precision touchpad
  • Customizable buttons and joystick
  • Gyrostick control
  • Multiple connection options (Wi-Fi, USB)
  • Companion desktop app required
Features
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iKontroller transforms your iPhone and iPad into the perfect controller for your Mac. How does iKontroller achieve this? • Touchpad High-precision touchpad with relative and absolute modes. Relative mode is used in games to move the camera around. Absolute mode is used to move your cursor around. • Left region & Right region / Combined Left & Right region Left region allows you to perform the left single click, double/triple click and long press. Right region allows you to perform the right single click, double/triple click and long press. • Scroll region It allows you to scroll vertically or horizontally. • Button You can map a button to a specific key on your keyboard. Once mapped, pressing that button will trigger the corresponding key on your Mac. • Joystick You can map a joystick to 4 specific keys on your keyboard. Once mapped, moving the joystick in any direction will trigger the corresponding key(s) on your Mac. • Gyrostick You can map a gyrostick to 4 specific keys on your keyboard. Once mapped, tilting and rotating your device in any direction will trigger the corresponding key(s) on your Mac. How does iKontroller connect to my Mac? • Wi-Fi network, Cellular network, USB-C cable or Lightning cable What does iKontroller require? • Local network permission • The companion app named „iKontroller Desktop“ on your Mac. App Store link: https://apps.apple.com/app/ikontroller-desktop/id6755576478?mt=12 For more info; visit iKontroller support: https://biskuitmarie.github.io/ikontroller-support/

About

SiftAi

Features
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Sift uses on-device AI to find the junk hiding in your photo library — blurry shots, old screenshots, duplicate photos, burst leftovers, and oversized videos. Swipe through them Tinder-style or review in bulk, then delete with one tap to reclaim your storage. All analysis happens entirely on your device. Your photos never leave your phone. SMART SCAN - Detects blurry, duplicate, and low-quality photos - Finds old screenshots and screen recordings - Identifies burst leftovers and Live Photos - Flags large videos that can be compressed EASY REVIEW - Swipe left to delete, right to keep - Batch grid mode for faster cleanup - Filter by category (screenshots, duplicates, etc.) - Search screenshots by detected text (OCR) OPTIMIZE - Compress videos to HEVC without visible quality loss - Strip Live Photo motion to save space PRIVACY FIRST - 100% on-device processing - No cloud uploads, no accounts required - No tracking or analytics Sift Pro unlocks unlimited AI scans, video compression, duplicate detection, and OCR search. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Sift Pro unlocks unlimited AI scans, video compression, duplicate detection, and OCR search. Monthly: $2.99/month Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://createlex.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://createlex.com/privacy

Screenshots

iKontroller4 screens
SiftAi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SiftAi at every 4 days against iKontroller's every 2 weeks. On price, 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

Both are free to download. iKontroller sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and SiftAi sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iKontroller ships an update every 2 weeks, SiftAi every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
iKontroller versus SiftAi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriKontrollerSiftAi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichlen MurdenCREATELEX LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iKontroller

Subscriptions1
  • iKontroller Gold Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • iKontroller Gold$14.99
1 purchases

SiftAi

Subscriptions1
  • SiftAI Pro$2.991 Month

Questions

Is iKontroller free?
iKontroller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SiftAi free?
SiftAi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iKontroller or SiftAi have ads?
Neither iKontroller nor SiftAi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iKontroller or SiftAi?
iKontroller ships an update every 2 weeks, and SiftAi every 4 days. Most recently, iKontroller was updated on October 24, 2026 and SiftAi on October 25, 2026.

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