Comparison

FiiO Control vs Cleer+

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

Head to head
About

FiiO Control

This application allows users to customize and control their FiiO Bluetooth audio devices. Adjust audio settings, equalizer profiles, and general device functions for an enhanced listening experience.

Highlights
  • Customize general functions (charging, RGB, DAC mode)
  • Adjust equalizer settings
  • Change audio settings (digital filter, channel balance)
  • Access embedded user guide
  • Connect to supported FiiO Bluetooth devices
Features
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FiiO Control app is designed exclusively for controlling FiiO Bluetooth devices. You can use this app to change the audio settings, equalizer and other functions of your FiiO Bluetooth device. Features: 1. Customize the general functions such as Charging on-off, RGB indicator light on-off, in-vehicle mode, DAC work mode, etc; 2. Adjust the equalizer; 3. Change audio settings such as digital filter, channel balance, etc. 4. View the embedded user guide for device introductions; Note: This app currently supports connecting with FiiO Q5, Q5s, BTR3, BTR3K, BTR5, EH3 NC, LC-BT2. The support for newer models will be added once they're available. Due to the differences in Bluetooth chips and DAC chips, the settings for each model may vary. Please refer to the menus that appear after device connection for the actual settings. ----------------------------------------------------------- If you have any questions of using this app or any suggestions, feel free to contact us using the below methods: E-mail: support@fiio.net FiiO website: http://www.fiio.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FiiOAUDIO

About

Cleer+

Enhance your audio experience by customizing noise cancellation, ambient sound, and EQ settings. Stay updated with firmware and access product manuals, battery status, and playback information.

Highlights
  • Noise cancelling adjustment
  • Ambient sound control
  • EQ tuning
  • Firmware updates
  • User manual access
  • Battery level display
  • Playback time information
Features
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With the Cleer+ app, you can unlock the full capabilities of your Cleer headphone. This app will allow you to customize and adjust the noise cancelling and ambient sound levels, the EQ tuning and firmware updates. In addition, it will also provide quick access to the products’ user manual, remaining battery level and playback time available. The Cleer+ app is compatible with the Cleer product.

Screenshots

FiiO Control4 screens
Cleer+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cleer+ at weekly against FiiO Control's every 3 weeks. Cleer+ also leads on ratings volume (80 vs 24). FiiO Control's advantage is rating (2.5 vs 2.3). On price, review sentiment, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FiiO Control holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 80 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 13% and 14% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FiiO Control ships an update every 3 weeks, Cleer+ weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FiiO Control versus Cleer+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFiiO ControlCleer+
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (24 ratings) — better2.3 (80 ratings)
Positive reviews13.2% of reviews14.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2480 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size212 MB187 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer广州飞傲电子科技有限公司Cleer, Inc.

Customer experience

FiiO Control

All ratings24 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews855 reviews
Positive13.2%
Neutral6.7%
Negative80.1%

Cleer+

All ratings80 ratings
Positive31.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative65.0%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive14.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative78.8%

Bugs and requests

FiiO Control

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App not detecting devices
  • Connection failures
  • Crashes on startup
  • Settings not persisting
  • Incompatibility with newer devices and iOS versions

Requested features

6 requests
  • More customizable EQ
  • Multiple EQ presets
  • Parametric EQ
  • Firmware update support
  • Wider device compatibility
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  • Improved app stability and reliability

Cleer+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FiiO Control

No in-app purchases

None

Cleer+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FiiO Control free?
FiiO Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cleer+ free?
Cleer+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FiiO Control or Cleer+?
FiiO Control is rated higher. FiiO Control averages 2.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Cleer+ averages 2.3 from 80 ratings.
Do FiiO Control or Cleer+ have ads?
Neither FiiO Control nor Cleer+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FiiO Control or Cleer+?
FiiO Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cleer+ weekly. Most recently, FiiO Control was updated on September 17, 2026 and Cleer+ on September 20, 2026.

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