Meridian Control vs Pylon Audio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Meridian Control
This application acts as a control and setup tool for compatible Meridian audio devices. It allows users to manage various system aspects, including source selection, volume, and tone controls, via their iOS device. The app also provides feedback on device status and network configuration.
- Source selection and volume control
- Tone controls
- SpeakerLink control
- Bluetooth device management
- Network configuration
- Device feedback display
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The Meridian Control application from Meridian Audio serves as a graphical control and set-up tool for your Meridian compatible device. The application searches and connects to Bluetooth® and network controllable devices. When connected to a device, the application allows you to set up and control many aspects of your Meridian system from your iOS device. Control and set-up options include: · Meridian source selection and volume control · Tone controls · Meridian SpeakerLink control · Source Lipsync and sensitivity · Bluetooth device management · Network configuration Along with system control, the Meridian Control app provides a feedback display for the connected device; this information includes: · Device zone name · Selected source and volume status · Current audio input · Input sample-rate Note: The Meridian Control app is compatible with the following Meridian devices: - 218 Zone Controller - 251 Powered Zone Controller - 271 Digital Theatre Controller - ID41 Audio Endpoint - 210 Streamer - B-Link - Ellipse Speaker
Pylon Audio
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The Pylon Audio app allows you to enable EQ, control your Sound Settings and playback in your product. The app will improve constantly releasing new features giving you the best listening experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Meridian Control at 4 against Pylon Audio's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Meridian Control | Pylon Audio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MERIDIAN AUDIO LIMITED | JRC GROUP S.A. |
In-app purchases
Meridian Control
No in-app purchases
Pylon Audio
No in-app purchases
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