Comparison

iKontroller vs Time to Tug

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

Time to Tug

Features
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Foreskin restoration takes months of small, steady steps. Time to Tug makes those steps easier to keep: reminders on your wrist, a timer that starts with one tap, and a private record that shows you how far you've come. MORE THAN A TIMER Every session you time on your watch logs itself. Add the rest of your routine in a few taps, whether you use your hands, a device, tape or a retainer, including time spent retaining overnight. It all comes together in one simple record that's easy to read. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Charts turn your sessions into a clear picture of your effort, week by week and month by month. Check in whenever you like to record your measurements and your coverage, and watch your numbers change as you work toward your goal. PROGRESS PHOTOS, KEPT PRIVATE Take progress photos in the app and browse them month by month. Put two side by side to see the change for yourself. Photos you take in the app are encrypted, stay on your iPhone, and never go to your photo library. REMINDERS THAT FIT YOUR DAY Choose your hours, and your Apple Watch gives you a gentle tap when it's time. Busy? Snooze it. Tap the reminder and your session is already timing. When you're done, it's saved for you. ENCOURAGEMENT, NOT PRESSURE There are no streaks to break. One missed day doesn't undo anything, and your charts show the months of steady work that really matter. Seeing how far you've come is the best reason to keep going. YOURS, AND NOBODY ELSE'S Lock the app with a passphrase, and Face ID if you like. No account, no ads, no tracking. Your sessions sync through your own private iCloud, and your check-ins and photos are encrypted so only you can open them. We couldn't see them if we tried. Export what you want, when you want: pick and choose, or save a full backup. ON YOUR WRIST AND ON YOUR PHONE The Apple Watch app works on its own, with today's count right on your watch face. The iPhone app adds your charts, check-ins and photos. — Time to Tug is a timer and a log, not a medical device. It gives no medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Stop if you feel pain, numbness, discoloration, or skin damage, and talk to a doctor about anything that worries you.

Screenshots

iKontroller4 screens
Time to Tug4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Time to Tug at none against iKontroller's 2. Time to Tug also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Time to Tug asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iKontroller ships an update every 2 weeks, Time to Tug every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iKontroller versus Time to Tug: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriKontrollerTime to Tug
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 purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB8 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRichlen MurdenAaron Built Marketing LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iKontroller

Subscriptions1
  • iKontroller Gold Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • iKontroller Gold$14.99
None

Time to Tug

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iKontroller free?
iKontroller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Time to Tug free?
Time to Tug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iKontroller or Time to Tug have ads?
Neither iKontroller nor Time to Tug shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iKontroller or Time to Tug?
iKontroller ships an update every 2 weeks, and Time to Tug every 4 days. Most recently, iKontroller was updated on October 30, 2026 and Time to Tug on November 6, 2026.

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