# Meta Control* vs BotC Helper

The clearest difference is rating: Meta Control* at 5.0 against BotC Helper's 4.0. Meta Control* also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). BotC Helper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Meta Control* sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BotC Helper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Meta Control* holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.

Meta Control* ships an update every 10 days, BotC Helper every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meta Control* | BotC Helper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meta-control/id6756028008/reviews)** | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/botc-helper/id6756976477/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 182 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [EDWARD ANTHONY BARCH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858046615) | [Erick Guerrero](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863989570) |

## What reviewers say

### Meta Control*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meta-control/id6756028008)

Engage in a post-apocalyptic strategy game where you control Metahumans with unique abilities. Draft your army, outsmart opponents, and defeat enemy Mind Controllers to save humanity or seize power.

**Highlights:** Metahuman drafting with point system, Tactical turn-based combat, Unique Metahuman abilities, Fog of War mechanic, Invisible bomb traps, Online multiplayer mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Conversion Star | $5.99 | one-time |


### BotC Helper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/botc-helper/id6756976477)

Organize your social deduction games with this companion app. Manage player tokens, track votes and deaths, and access a comprehensive role database. Supports custom scripts and game history.

**Highlights:** Game board with player token management, Vote, nomination, and death tracking, Custom script import, Role database with Jinx cards, Player management and notes, Game history tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meta Control* free?

Meta Control* is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BotC Helper free?

BotC Helper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Meta Control* or BotC Helper?

Meta Control* is rated higher. Meta Control* averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while BotC Helper averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Meta Control* or BotC Helper have ads?

Neither Meta Control* nor BotC Helper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Meta Control* or BotC Helper?

Meta Control* ships an update every 10 days, and BotC Helper every 4 months. Most recently, Meta Control* was updated on October 19, 2026 and BotC Helper on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*