Game Controller Apps vs THUGG
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Game Controller Apps
Discover iOS games optimized for MFi controllers. Find game news, guides, and a controller tester. Get direct App Store links and YouTube trailers for supported titles.
- MFi controller game discovery
- Game news and guides
- Game controller tester
- App Store links
- YouTube game trailers
- New game notifications
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All iOS games which are optimised with game controllers. • Game News • Game Guides • Game Controller Tester If you have a MFi game controller, you can use this free App to see all games which work with game controllers. • Playstation 4 - DualShock 4 Wireless • Playstation 5 - DualSense • Xbox Wireless • SteelSeries Nimbus • SteelSeries Stratus XL • Steelseries Stratus • Moga Rebel • Moga Ace Power, • Mad Catz® C.T.R.L.i • Mad Catz® Micro • PXN-Speedy • Megadream • Horipad • Logitech PowerShell • Gamevice • ... FEATURES: • Overview of all games optimized for game controllers • Detailed information of every game • Direct links to the App Store. • Youtube game trailers for nearly every Game • Game Controller Tester NOTIFICATIONS: • when new games become available • when games become cheaper CATEGORIES: • All games sorted by name or date • Games by category (sports, action, strategy, ...) • Top 200 game charts • Search function • Sort function UPDATES: • The game list is updated periodically over the air. SUBSCRIPTION: • Premium: - Remove Ads - Unlock all controller features like haptic feedback or adaptive triggers • Payments are charged to the user’s Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless the user cancels at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The account is charged for renewal within 24-hours before the end of the current period. Users can manage and cancel subscriptions in their account settings on the App Store. Since there is no section for game controller games on the App Store, this App is the only way for searching game controller compatible games. Website: https://www.emoji-apps.com/game-controller.html App trailer: http://youtu.be/lBGvvgX9c1c Privacy policy: http://www.emoji-apps.com/Apps/Game_Controller/terms_and_privacy/privacy_policy.html Terms of Use: http://www.emoji-apps.com/Apps/Game_Controller/terms_and_privacy/terms.html Enjoy this App ツ
THUGG
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1 . **Customize your own exclusive gaming world** Your game screenshots, screen recordings, joystick + trigger dead zone values, custom button layout profiles, themes, and personalized favorites game library can all be easily backed up and restored to the cloud with a single click. 2. **Supports Live Streaming and Social Sharing Features** Supports one-click sharing of game highlights, screenshots, and screen recordings to apps like TikTok, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, and more, anytime and anywhere. It also supports live streaming.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: THUGG at none against Game Controller Apps's 5. THUGG also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Game Controller Apps sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. THUGG asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Game Controller Apps | THUGG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (378 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 378 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.2 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Emoji Apps GmbH | SLVBAKK INC |
Bugs and requests
Game Controller Apps
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on launch
- Search function not working
- Compatibility issues with certain devices
Requested features
3 requests- Add more game categories
- Improve search functionality
- Support for more controllers (e.g. Xbox, Nintendo)
THUGG
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Game Controller Apps
- Remove Ads$0.991 Year
- Premium3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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- Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Remove Ads$0.99
THUGG
No in-app purchases
Questions
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