Comparison

HumanController vs PKM Card Maker

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

Head to head
About

HumanController

Control a friend's actions using directional controls and customizable command buttons. Build trust for better obedience. Requires an iPhone and Bluetooth headphones, or local network play for multiple devices.

Highlights
  • Directional movement control
  • Customizable command buttons
  • Punch, kick, and jump actions
  • Relationship-based obedience
  • Local network play
  • Control multiple people or be controlled by multiple
Features
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Let's control your friend with this app. You can move them by direction stick, and make them punch, kick and jump by using Command Buttons. Command Buttons are editable, so you can make your original commands as you want to do. But whether they obey you or not depends on a relationship of mutual trust! ※To use this app, you will need an iPhone and Bluetooth headphones. Please pair the devices in advance and have the person who will be controlled wear it. ※You can also play with iPhones by connecting them to a local network. if you have three or more, one person can control multiple people, or multiple people can control one person. ※Pay attention to around you while you are using this app.

About

PKM Card Maker

Design custom Pokémon-style trading cards using your own images. Supports various series, stages, and elements with an intuitive editing interface. Save and share your creations with friends.

Highlights
  • Custom card creation
  • Use own pictures
  • Multi-series support (Sun/Moon, Sword/Shield)
  • Multi-stage and element options
  • Easy editing interface
  • Save and share cards
Features
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Create an unique Poke Card with your own pictures! Includes multi-series (Sun and Moon, Sword and Shield), multi stages and elements. And will be updated continuously. Edit all the features of card with super easy interface. Save it and share it to your friends. The Pokemon Card Maker app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Niantic or Nintendo. This app is just a tool designed for fans. ©2023 Pokémon. ©1995-2023 Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc. ©Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK, TV Tokyo, ShoPro, JR Kikaku. ©Pokémon. ©1998-2020 PIKACHU PROJECT. Pokemon, Pokemon, Pokémon, Poké Ball, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS, and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • This app offers an auto-renewable subscription through in-app purchase. • Subscription period: 1 month • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HumanController4 screens
PKM Card Maker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HumanController at none against PKM Card Maker's 1. HumanController also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%). PKM Card Maker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 32 months). 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. PKM Card Maker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. HumanController asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HumanController ships an update every 32 months, PKM Card Maker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HumanController versus PKM Card Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHumanControllerPKM Card Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (153 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better77.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—153 — better
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTahito AokiWonjin Kim

Customer experience

HumanController

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PKM Card Maker

All ratings125 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

None

HumanController

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PKM Card Maker

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Subscription$2.991 Month

Questions

Is HumanController free?
HumanController is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PKM Card Maker free?
PKM Card Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HumanController or PKM Card Maker have ads?
Both HumanController and PKM Card Maker show ads.
Which is updated more often, HumanController or PKM Card Maker?
HumanController ships an update every 32 months, and PKM Card Maker every 3 weeks. Most recently, HumanController was updated on November 1, 2026 and PKM Card Maker on November 3, 2026.

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