Yep, that is your controller. Once the APs are set up, you actually don't need it anymore, but it can be useful for monitoring if you want to use additional Unifi devices. If not, a Windows device with the controller software installed on it will also do, where you only start the controller when needed. Maybe also the info, in case it's not known, if you have set up an access point in the controller, you can transfer the settings to every other one and save yourself the hassle of reconfiguring. Quite practical.