# Game Controller Apps vs THUGG

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Game Controller Apps | THUGG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (378 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-controller-apps/id789521943/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **378** | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 50 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.2 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Emoji Apps GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/336547449) | [SLVBAKK INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729239594) |

## What reviewers say

### Game Controller Apps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-controller-apps/id789521943)

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.

**Highlights:** MFi controller game discovery, Game news and guides, Game controller tester, App Store links, YouTube game trailers, New game notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | per year |
| Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Helpful for finding controller-supported games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Paid features/ads
- 🔍 Limited game selection

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Search function not working
- Compatibility issues with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add more game categories
- Improve search functionality
- Support for more controllers (e.g. Xbox, Nintendo)


### THUGG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thugg/id6477400494)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Game Controller Apps free?

Game Controller Apps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is THUGG free?

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

### Do Game Controller Apps or THUGG have ads?

Game Controller Apps shows ads; THUGG does not.

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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.*