FiiO Control vs PeatsAudio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FiiO Control
This utility app allows you to customize settings for compatible FiiO Bluetooth audio devices. Adjust audio parameters, equalizer settings, and general device functions like charging and indicator lights. It also provides access to user guides for supported models.
- Customize general device functions
- Adjust equalizer settings
- Modify audio settings
- View embedded user guides
- Control charging and indicator lights
- Enable in-vehicle mode
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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
PeatsAudio
This app enhances your Bluetooth earphones with a dedicated interface. It allows for quick pairing, customizable controls, volume adjustments, call management, and wear detection. Firmware upgrades are also available to keep your devices up-to-date.
- Quick headphone pairing
- Customizable gesture controls
- Volume adjustment
- Call handling
- Wear detection
- Firmware upgrades
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The SOUNDPEATS series Bluetooth earphones come with a dedicated app that offers an enriched user interface, showcasing hidden functionalities within the products. It enables quick headphone pairing, customizable gesture controls, volume adjustment, call handling, and wear detection, enhancing the value and playability of the products. Moreover, the app provides firmware upgrade options, allowing your products to transform and upgrade at any time. Please note: 1. The PeatsAudio app currently supports the following devices：Air3 Deluxe HS / Q35 HD+ / GoFree / GoFree 2 / Air4 / Air4 Pro / Air4 Lite / Air3 / A8 / RunFree Lite / Life3 / Clear / Space / Q30 HD+ / Capsule 3 Pro / Wings2 / Air4 Lite / Engine 4 / GoFree 2+ / RunFree Lite2 / Air5 / HearFit / Capsule 3 Pro+ / PearlClip / Clear Dot / PearlClip Pro / PoP Clip / Air5 Pro / H3 / Air5 Pro+ / AirClip / Q40 HD / Clip1 / c30 / Q3 Pro / Cove Pro / Air6 HS / Air6 Pro / Aura Nebula / CC3 Pro / GoFree 2s /
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: PeatsAudio at 121 against FiiO Control's 4. FiiO Control's advantage is rating (2.3 vs 2.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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.
FiiO Control holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PeatsAudio has 121 ratings behind it against 4, 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 12% of PeatsAudio's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FiiO Control | PeatsAudio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (4 ratings) — better | 2.0 (121 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews — better | 12.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 121 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 139 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guangzhou Fiio Electronic Technology Co., Ltd | 深圳市星科启创新科技有限公司 |
Customer experience
FiiO Control
PeatsAudio
User reviews
FiiO Control
From 4 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
PeatsAudio
From 121 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎚️ Equalizer customization options
- 🔧 Firmware update functionality
- 📱 Device control and adjustment features
- ⚡ Works well when functioning properly
- 🎵 Sound quality of hardware itself
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔐 Mandatory account registration required
- 🌐 Requires internet connection to function
- ⏱️ Slow and unresponsive UI
- 🔄 Constant re-login requirement
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
PeatsAudio
Reported bugs
19 issues- Registration screen blocks keyboard input
- App crashes on login screen
- Device not recognized despite Bluetooth connection
- Pass-through option disappears after brief visibility
- Activation code requested before email submission
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- Send code button non-functional
- Network error messages in offline areas
- Stuck in scanning/pairing loop
- Firmware update fails to download or install
- EQ settings disabled when Dynamic EQ enabled
- App crashes after recent updates
- Single earbud connection issues
- Device shows as unsupported despite being compatible
- Audio ducking when adjusting EQ
- Slow GUI response to user actions
- Terms and conditions not displayed but required to accept
- App requires upgrade prompt loops
- Custom EQ settings lost after closing app
- Dual connection button hidden with larger text sizes
Requested features
9 requests- Offline functionality support
- Persistent login (remember user)
- Better accessibility for screen readers
- Battery percentage display
- Account deletion option in new app
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- LDAC codec support activation
- Improved UI/UX design and polish
- Support for older/legacy earbud models
- Simplified registration process
In-app purchases
FiiO Control
No in-app purchases
PeatsAudio
No in-app purchases
