Comparison

Meridian Control vs Econik

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Source selection and volume control
  • Tone controls
  • SpeakerLink control
  • Bluetooth device management
  • Network configuration
  • Device feedback display
Features
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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

About

Econik

Features
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The Econik-App can be used to control Stereo HUB and Surround HUB X. The app provides basic control functions, room correction and advanced DSP settings.

Screenshots

Meridian Control3 screens
Econik3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Meridian Control at 4 against Econik'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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Meridian Control ships an update every 3 months, Econik every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Meridian Control versus Econik: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeridian ControlEconik
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012 — better
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMERIDIAN AUDIO LIMITEDHifiPilot GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Meridian Control

No in-app purchases

None

Econik

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Meridian Control free?
Meridian Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Econik free?
Econik is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Meridian Control or Econik have ads?
Neither Meridian Control nor Econik shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Meridian Control or Econik?
Meridian Control ships an update every 3 months, and Econik every 4 months. Most recently, Meridian Control was updated on September 10, 2026 and Econik on October 11, 2026.

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