FiiO Control vs Tribit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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 FiiO Control's 2.5. Tribit also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 13%) and ratings volume (239 vs 29). 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.
Tribit holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tribit has 239 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of FiiO Control's written reviews are positive against 39% of Tribit's.
FiiO Control ships an update fortnightly, Tribit monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FiiO Control | Tribit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (29 ratings) | 3.0 (239 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews | 39.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 29 | 239 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 204 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | 广州飞傲电子科技有限公司 | Shenzhen Thousandshores Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
FiiO Control
Tribit
User reviews
FiiO Control
From 29 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works well
- 🚀 Equalizer functionality
- 🚀 Firmware updates
- 🚀 Device controls
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Lack of device support
- 🐛 Unresponsive app
Tribit
From 239 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Amazing value
- 👍 Great EQ and customization
- 🚀 Powerful and loud sound
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 👍 Helpful app features
Room to improve
- 🐛 App connectivity issues
- 🐛 Firmware update problems
- 🔋 Battery life concerns
- 🐛 Buggy app experience
- 🐛 Unreliable app connection
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
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
FiiO Control
No in-app purchases
Tribit
No in-app purchases
