Comparison

FiiO Control vs Stella Music Visualizer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Customize general device functions
  • Adjust equalizer settings
  • Modify audio settings
  • View embedded user guides
  • Control charging and indicator lights
  • Enable in-vehicle mode
Features
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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

About

Stella Music Visualizer

Transform your device into a dynamic audio visualizer with a neon aesthetic. Enjoy sound-reactive displays perfect for desks, studios, or parties. Offers multiple visualization modes and advanced controls for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Neon LED matrix visualization
  • Accurate sound spectrum analysis
  • Full-screen desktop mode
  • Mirroring to TV/projectors
  • Advanced pro controls (gain, smoothing)
  • Multiple visualization modes
Features
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Turn sound into color with Stella Music Visualizer. Set your iPhone beside a speaker, place it on your desk, or connect a display for moving, audio-reactive artwork. FIND YOUR ATMOSPHERE Explore 29 scenes, including LED Matrix, Heatmap, Swirl, Warp, and Voronoi Cells. Browse the gallery, mark favorites, and switch between calm and energetic collections. START INSTANTLY Try demo motion without microphone access. When you want the visuals to react to sound around you, use microphone mode and follow the in-app audio setup. MAKE IT YOURS Adjust a scene's palette, motion, and response. Customize the LED matrix's colors, brightness, and tile size. Go fullscreen when you want the artwork to fill your display. MORE WITH PRO Pro unlocks premium scenes, including Aurora Silk, Resonant Sand, Contour Dunes, and Spiral. Save combinations of palette, motion, and response as reusable looks, and enjoy premium scenes on a connected TV or display. MADE FOR YOUR SPACE Use the app at your desk, beside your speakers, or as a visual backdrop. Connect a compatible external display with AirPlay or an adapter. AUDIO AND PRIVACY Microphone audio is analyzed on your device. The app does not capture audio from other apps. Microphone mode may interrupt music playing on the same iPhone; play music on a speaker or another device for the best setup. Demo motion remains available without microphone access. Some features require a Pro purchase. Available plans and prices are shown in the app. Terms: https://biographics.com.br/terms Privacy Policy: https://biographics.com.br/privacy

Screenshots

FiiO Control4 screens
Stella Music Visualizer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stella Music Visualizer at 3.8 against FiiO Control's 2.3. Stella Music Visualizer also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 13%). FiiO Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.1). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Stella Music Visualizer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FiiO Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stella Music Visualizer holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of FiiO Control's written reviews are positive against 50% of Stella Music Visualizer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FiiO Control ships an update fortnightly, Stella Music Visualizer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FiiO Control versus Stella Music Visualizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFiiO ControlStella Music Visualizer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (4 ratings)3.8 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.3% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings411 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuangzhou Fiio Electronic Technology Co., LtdBiographics Consultoria e Design LTDA

Customer experience

FiiO Control

All ratings29 ratings
Positive31.0%
Neutral6.9%
Negative62.1%
Written reviews866 reviews
Positive13.3%
Neutral6.8%
Negative79.9%

Stella Music Visualizer

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Stella Music Visualizer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FiiO Control

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Stella Music Visualizer

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is FiiO Control free?
FiiO Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stella Music Visualizer free?
Stella Music Visualizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FiiO Control or Stella Music Visualizer?
Stella Music Visualizer is rated higher. FiiO Control averages 2.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Stella Music Visualizer averages 3.8 from 11 ratings.
Do FiiO Control or Stella Music Visualizer have ads?
Neither FiiO Control nor Stella Music Visualizer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FiiO Control or Stella Music Visualizer?
FiiO Control ships an update fortnightly, and Stella Music Visualizer every 3 weeks. Most recently, FiiO Control was updated on November 7, 2026 and Stella Music Visualizer on October 30, 2026.

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