FiiO Control vs EarFun Audio
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
EarFun Audio
This app enhances your listening experience with compatible wireless audio devices. Customize settings, optimize sound, and access helpful resources like guides and firmware updates for a personalized audio journey.
- Customize earbud settings
- Optimize sound effects
- Access FAQs and guides
- Firmware updates
- Personalized listening experience
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Please note: The EarFun Audio app only supports the following EarFun products: In-ear Earbuds: EarFun Air Pro 4+ / EarFun Air Pro 4 / EarFun Air Life / EarFun Air 2 NC / EarFun Air 2 / EarFun Free Pro 3 / EarFun Air Pro 3 / EarFun Air (2023 version) / EarFun Air S / EarFun Free 2S / EarFun Air Pro 2 (2023 version) / EarFun Free 1S / EarFun Air Pro SV Open-ear Earbuds: EarFun Clip 2 / EarFun Clip / EarFun OpenJump Headphones: EarFun Wave Pro X / EarFun Wave Life / EarFun Tune Pro / EarFun Wave Pro Speakers: EarFun UBOOM X EarFun Audio is a simple and easy-to-use app designed for EarFun wireless earbuds and audio products. It allows you to easily customize earbud settings, optimize sound effects, and access FAQs, quick start guides, firmware updates, and more, creating a personalized listening experience. If you have any suggestions or feedback, please contact us at service@myearfun.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EarFun Audio at 4.7 against FiiO Control's 2.5. EarFun Audio also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 24) and review sentiment (29% vs 13%). 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.
EarFun Audio holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EarFun Audio has 1.1K ratings behind it against 24, 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 29% of EarFun Audio's.
FiiO Control ships an update every 3 weeks, EarFun Audio every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FiiO Control | EarFun Audio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (24 ratings) | 4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.2% of reviews | 29.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 24 | 1.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 212 MB | 255 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 广州飞傲电子科技有限公司 | Earfun Technology (HK) Limited |
Customer experience
FiiO Control
EarFun Audio
User reviews
FiiO Control
From 24 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
EarFun Audio
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Good sound quality
- 👍 Great value for money
- 👍 Customizable EQ and controls
- 🚀 Easy setup and pairing
- 👍 Decent noise cancellation
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy app with connectivity issues
- 🐛 Settings and customizations get lost with updates
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with app data collection
- 🐛 Laggy and unresponsive app
- 🐛 App doesn't recognize or support some earbuds
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
EarFun Audio
Reported bugs
5 issues- App doesn't detect connected earbuds
- Settings and preferences not saving
- Frequent app crashes and disconnects
- Slow or unresponsive touch controls
- Compatibility issues with certain devices
Requested features
5 requests- Widgets for battery status and controls
- Multipoint pairing priority option
- More customization options in the app
- Firmware update support for older models
- Apple Watch app integration
In-app purchases
FiiO Control
No in-app purchases
EarFun Audio
No in-app purchases
