# OP vs Status Hub

The clearest difference is rating: Status Hub at 4.9 against OP's 4.2. Status Hub also leads on ratings volume (8.5K vs 116) and review sentiment (69% vs 47%). OP's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Status Hub holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Status Hub has 8.5K ratings behind it against 116, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of OP's written reviews are positive against 69% of Status Hub's.

OP ships an update every 6 weeks, Status Hub every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OP | Status Hub |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/op-z/id1088232296/reviews) | **[4.9 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/status-hub/id1635473701/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 116 | **8.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.2% of reviews | **69.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 127 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Teenage Engineering](https://appshunter.io/developer/582616768) | [Status Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746634552) |

## What reviewers say

### OP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/op-z/id1088232296)

This app provides a wireless screen for the OP-Z synthesizer, displaying real-time musical data like mixer levels and effect amounts. It enhances interaction with multi-touch controls for simultaneous adjustments and a smooth touchpad for effects.

**Highlights:** Wireless screen for OP-Z, Real-time data visualization, Mixer level monitoring, Effect level monitoring, Multi-touch mixer control, Touchpad for effects/filters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Well-designed software
- 💡 Visual elements are great
- 👍 Easy to use companion app
- 🚀 Fast Bluetooth connection (sometimes)
- 👍 Informative and clear layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🐛 App crashes often
- 🐛 Incompatible with older iOS
- 🐛 Hardware manufacturing defects
- 🐛 Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity

**Reported bugs**

- Manufacturing defects
- App crashes when using videoout feature
- App crashes or hangs with HDMI output
- Unable to connect through Bluetooth or adapter
- App no longer connects after getting a new iPad

**Requested features**

- Make compatible for older iOS
- Offline guide available
- Add clear dial metrics
- Import sound plugs via app
- Add own Unity graphics


### Status Hub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/status-hub/id1635473701)

This app enhances your true wireless earphone experience. Adjust sound settings, customize controls, and locate your earbuds. It also provides essential firmware updates for optimal performance.

**Highlights:** Sound equalization settings, Customizable control settings, Find by sound or location, Firmware updates, Pre-set sound profiles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔊 Excellent sound quality
- 🎨 Customizable EQ settings
- 💪 Powerful bass performance
- 🔇 Effective noise cancellation
- 🕰️ Long battery life

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App connectivity issues
- 🔍 Difficult to find/connect device in app
- 🔇 Ambient mode could be improved
- 🔧 Firmware updates causing issues
- 🔌 Charging case problems

**Reported bugs**

- App not recognizing connected earbuds
- Earbuds randomly disconnecting
- Charging case producing loud chirping sounds

**Requested features**

- Real-time EQ adjustments
- Ability to customize touch controls
- Spatial audio personalization
- Improved app accessibility
- More EQ presets and sharing options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OP free?

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

### Is Status Hub free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OP or Status Hub?

Status Hub is rated higher. OP averages 4.2 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while Status Hub averages 4.9 from 8.5K ratings.

### Do OP or Status Hub have ads?

Neither OP nor Status Hub shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OP or Status Hub?

OP ships an update every 6 weeks, and Status Hub every 2 months. Most recently, OP was updated on November 2, 2026 and Status Hub on November 11, 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.*