FiiO Control vs AutoEQ
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
AutoEQ
Tailor your subwoofer's bass performance to your listening preferences directly from your smartphone. Easily adjust key parameters, control automatic room calibration, and explore personalized presets for music and movies. Experience deep, accurate, and dynamic bass customized for your space.
- Wireless subwoofer control
- Adjust level, phase, crossover
- Automatic room calibration
- Custom music and movie presets
- Real-time visual feedback
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The AutoEQ App from Velodyne Acoustics lets you tailor your SPL-X subwoofer’s bass performance to your personal listening preferences—quickly and conveniently, right from your smartphone. Velodyne Acoustics subwoofers already deliver powerful, distortion-free bass. With AutoEQ, you can unlock their full potential and perfectly match the sound to your room and taste. Easily adjust key parameters such as level, phase, and crossover frequency without reaching behind your subwoofer. View and control your automatic room calibration, and explore personalized tunings and presets optimized for different types of music and movies. Whether you’re a music lover or a home cinema enthusiast, the AutoEQ App ensures deep, accurate, and dynamic bass—customized for you and your space. Key Features: Wireless control of supported Velodyne subwoofers Easy adjustment of level, phase, and crossover frequency Automatic room calibration for optimal bass performance Custom presets for movies and music Real-time visual feedback for all settings Experience deep, precise, and immersive bass—just the way you like it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FiiO Control at 2.4 against AutoEQ's 1.0. FiiO Control also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (31 vs 1). AutoEQ's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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, 2.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FiiO Control has 31 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 0% of AutoEQ's.
FiiO Control ships an update fortnightly, AutoEQ every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FiiO Control | AutoEQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (31 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 31 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 204 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 广州飞傲电子科技有限公司 | Dongguan Tristar Electronic Co.,Ltd. |
Customer experience
FiiO Control
AutoEQ
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
AutoEQ
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FiiO Control
No in-app purchases
AutoEQ
No in-app purchases








