FiiO Control vs PHIATON
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
PHIATON
Control and personalize your compatible audio devices with this app. Adjust noise cancellation, customize sound quality with an equalizer, and manage device settings. It also helps you locate your product and access user guides.
- Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) control
- Customizable Equalizer (EQ)
- Device name editing
- Firmware updates
- Product location mapping
- Access owner's guide
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The PHIATON App provides sound control and personalization features for your PHIATON audio products. Models released before March 2022 (BonoBuds, 900 LEGACY, BOLT BT 700, etc.) are not supported. Compatibility: The PHIATON app currently works only with the BonoBuds Pro and will work with additional products in the future. Availability: The PHIATON app is a free app and is compatible with most iOS systems. With the PHIATON app, you can easily connect products, check the battery level, and manage various Bluetooth connections. Even first-time users can easily use the app Enhance your PHIATON experience with these key features: [Key Features] ANC: Easily change the settings between noise canceling (ANC) and ambient sound modes on the BonoBuds Pro earphones. EQ: Use the equalizer to customize and personalize the sound quality. Edit Name : Change the name of the registered device Firmware Update : Improve the performance and stay up to date with the latest software and firmware updates for your product. Mapping: Find the location where the registered product was last connected to the APP. Owner's Guide : Check the detailed user manual of the registered device. [Precautions] *Some functions may not work properly depending on the smartphone device being used. [Optional Permission Access] Bluetooth: Required to connect to a device. Location: Required to use the Map function. *App can be used even if you do not agree to the permissions, but there may be restrictions on the use of some functions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PHIATON at 3.7 against FiiO Control's 2.5. PHIATON also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 13%). FiiO Control's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 3). 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.
PHIATON holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FiiO Control has 24 ratings behind it against 3, 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 50% of PHIATON's.
FiiO Control ships an update every 3 weeks, PHIATON monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and June 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FiiO Control | PHIATON |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (24 ratings) | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.2% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 212 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 广州飞傲电子科技有限公司 | CRESYN CO.,LTD |
Customer experience
FiiO Control
PHIATON
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
PHIATON
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FiiO Control
No in-app purchases
PHIATON
No in-app purchases
