DS vs Tribit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DS
Control your amplifier wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet. Adjust volume, connect to your wireless network, and update your device's firmware. Ensure your device is updated for optimal performance.
- Wireless amplifier control
- Adjust output volume
- Connect to wireless network
- Check for firmware updates
- Install new firmware
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Control your amplifier from your phone. This app will allow you to adjust output volume. It will help you to put the speaker on your wireless network. No more need to look for Ethernet cables. You can also use this app to check for new firmware and stay updated with the newest features. If you have an old firmware version, especially after you did a factory reset you have to update the firmware for the app to work properly. In order to do a firmware update 1. make sure you connect the device to an ethernet internet connection 2. Use the app to connect to the device and go to the about page 3. Click firmware update, the message will say there was a problem checking for update then tap yes to update firmware anyway
Tribit
This application connects to and manages compatible Bluetooth audio devices. It allows users to update device firmware, customize audio settings with EQ adjustments, and access product support.
- Connect and manage Bluetooth audio devices
- Update device firmware
- Personalized EQ adjustments
- Product support and customer service
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Please check before downloading,currently App only supports following devices: FlyBuds C1 / FlyBuds C2 / SolarBuds C2 / MoveBuds H1 / FlyBuds C1 Pro / OpenGo / QuietPlus 81 / StormBox Blast / StormBox Micro 2 / Upgraded StormBox Pro / AquaEase / XSound Mega / StormBox Flow / StormBox 2 / XSound Plus 2 / StormBox Blast 2 / StormBox Lava / StormBox Mini+ / PocketGo; Tribit App is a set of mobile terminal operating software based on Bluetooth audio equipment, providing systematic, data-based and intelligent services. App features: - Connect and manage headphones or speaker devices； - Get and update device firmware; - Personalized, easy to adjust EQ; - Provide efficient product support and customer service; If you encounter any problems during use, you can contact 【support@tribit.com】, thank you for your understanding and support.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tribit at 3.0 against DS's 1.0. Tribit also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 0%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). DS's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Tribit holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tribit has 243 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of DS's written reviews are positive against 39% of Tribit's.
DS ships an update every 3 months, Tribit monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | DS | Tribit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (9 ratings) | 3.0 (243 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 39.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 243 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | ELAC Americas Inc. | Shenzhen Thousandshores Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
DS
Tribit
Bugs and requests
DS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Tribit
Reported bugs
4 issues- App unable to connect to devices
- Firmware update process getting stuck
- Custom EQ settings not persisting
- Duplicate device entries in app
Requested features
4 requests- More granular EQ controls
- Additional lighting customization options
- Ability to turn off lights completely
- Improved app stability and reliability
In-app purchases
DS
No in-app purchases
Tribit
No in-app purchases
