FiiO Control vs Ultimate Software V2
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
Ultimate Software V2
Tailor your gaming experience with advanced customization options for compatible controllers. Adjust button mappings, sensitivity, vibration, and more to optimize gameplay.
- Manage profiles
- Remap buttons
- Adjust stick sensitivity
- Tune vibration intensity
- Set dead zones
- Adjust trigger sensitivity
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Customize your 8BitDo devices by managing profiles, remapping buttons, adjusting stick and trigger sensitivity, setting dead zones, tuning vibration intensity, and more. Supported Devices: * Pro 3 Bluetooth Controller * Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller * Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller - Xbox Edition * Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller * 64 2.4G Wireless Controller * FlipPad * Ultimate 3E Controller for XBOX * Ultimate 3 Controller for XBOX series For more support, please visit https://support.8bitdo.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FiiO Control at 2.5 against Ultimate Software V2's 1.4. FiiO Control also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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, 2.5 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 72 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of FiiO Control's written reviews are positive against 11% of Ultimate Software V2's.
FiiO Control ships an update fortnightly, Ultimate Software V2 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FiiO Control | Ultimate Software V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (29 ratings) — better | 1.4 (72 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews — better | 11.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 29 | 72 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 204 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 广州飞傲电子科技有限公司 | 8BitDo |
Customer experience
FiiO Control
Ultimate Software V2
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
Ultimate Software V2
From 72 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Controller remapping and trigger testing
- 💡 Bluetooth connection control
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🚫 Lack of macro and turbo functionality
- 🚫 Limited compatibility with 8BitDo Ultimate 2 controller
- 🚫 Inferior to previous app version
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
Ultimate Software V2
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashes when checking vibration settings
- App closes unexpectedly during configuration
Requested features
3 requests- Add macro and turbo functionality
- Improve compatibility with 8BitDo Ultimate 2 controller
- Restore features from previous app version
In-app purchases
FiiO Control
No in-app purchases
Ultimate Software V2
No in-app purchases
Questions
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