FiiO Control vs Magicshine
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
Magicshine
Control smart lighting and radar tail lights with this app. Manage devices like headlamps and bike lights, view real-time footage, and customize settings for safer outdoor adventures.
- Video device management
- Real-time radar data display
- Personalized light settings
- Device configuration
- SD card formatting
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Magicshine APP is a versatile application designed for smart lighting devices and radar tail lights. By connecting via WiFi or Bluetooth, users can effortlessly manage and configure devices such as headlamps, flashlights, bike front lights, and rear lights. Key features: 1.Video Device Management: View real-time footage, adjust video parameters, and format the device's internal SD card. 2.Radar Data Display: Access real-time radar detection information to stay aware of approaching vehicles for safer rides. 3.Personalized Settings: Customize the brightness and modes of Bluetooth-enabled lights to suit various needs. Magicshine APP offers a convenient and efficient user experience, ensuring smarter, safer, and more personalized outdoor adventures.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FiiO Control at 5.0 against Magicshine's 2.0. FiiO Control also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Magicshine's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 1). 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
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, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magicshine has 21 ratings behind it against 1, 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 7% of Magicshine's.
FiiO Control ships an update fortnightly, Magicshine monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FiiO Control | Magicshine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 2.0 (21 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews — better | 6.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 21 — 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 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 139 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 广州飞傲电子科技有限公司 | 深圳市旻君电子科技有限公司 |
Customer experience
FiiO Control
Magicshine
User reviews
FiiO Control
From 1 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
Magicshine
From 21 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Lights work well independently
- 👍 Some users report app works as expected
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App disconnects quickly
- 🐛 Unable to log in or crashes on login
- 🐛 App force closes on login/setup
- 🐛 Lost features in new versions
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
Magicshine
Reported bugs
23 issues- App crashes after recent update
- App crashes immediately after opening
- App crashes after upgrade
- App closes suddenly when making adjustments
- App refuses to accept phone number
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- App crashes when trying to connect
- App crashes on logon screen
- App launches then immediately crashes
- App closes after typing phone number
- App crashes when setting up account
- App crashes on iPhone 16 with iOS 26.1
- App crashes on iPhone 13 Pro Max with iOS 26.1 or 26.2
- Cannot connect to lamp
- Cannot pair light
- Cannot register from Tokyo
- App doesn't work
- App is not functional
- App has screen issues when expanding light mode list
- No strobe mode available
- Cannot connect to Hori 900
- App only shows battery status for Radar Seeme 300
- Other buttons not activatable
- No reset function
Requested features
8 requests- Add back warning light mode
- Improve connection robustness
- Make app easier to use
- Add ON/OFF functionality and brightness control
- Allow combining hybrid and flood light modes in the same module
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- Add night flash option
- Return original factory settings functionality
- Allow custom profiles with high brightness for long light beam
In-app purchases
FiiO Control
No in-app purchases
Magicshine
No in-app purchases
