# Melomania vs Headphone Control

The clearest difference is rating: Headphone Control at 4.6 against Melomania's 3.7. Headphone Control also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (127 vs 22). Melomania's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 26%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Headphone Control holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Headphone Control has 127 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Melomania's written reviews are positive against 26% of Headphone Control's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Melomania ships an update monthly, Headphone Control every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Melomania | Headphone Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melomania/id1506013326/reviews) | **[4.6 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headphone-control/id1575491413/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **127** |
| Positive reviews | **63.8% of reviews** | 26.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Audio Partnership](https://appshunter.io/developer/323403466) | [Yamaha Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/353469356) |

## What reviewers say

### Melomania

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melomania/id1506013326)

Personalize your compatible Cambridge Audio Melomania True Wireless Headphones. Adjust sound settings, manage transparency mode, and locate lost earbuds. Keep your headphones updated with the latest firmware.

**Highlights:** Customized sound profiles, Transparency mode control, Find My Earphones location, Switchable control customization, Firmware updates, Battery level display

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Excellent sound quality
- 👍 Easy app navigation
- 🎧 Great value for price
- 🎚️ Useful equalizer settings
- 📱 Good app functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant Bluetooth disconnects
- 🔋 Poor battery life
- 🐛 App freezes/crashes
- 🐛 Earbuds not charging
- 🐛 Connectivity issues

**Reported bugs**

- Constant Bluetooth disconnects
- Earbuds not charging (left earbud specifically)
- App freezes or crashes
- App won't recognize earbuds
- Firmware update issues

**Requested features**

- Add balance control
- Add 'Find my headphones' feature
- Dedicated iPad App
- Make app compatible with Melomania 1
- Toggle button for all touch controls


### Headphone Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headphone-control/id1575491413)

Tailor your audio experience with this app, offering custom adjustments and personalization for select Yamaha headphones and earbuds. Control ambient sound, listening care, and equalizer settings. Access user guides and update firmware for supported models.

**Highlights:** Adjust Ambient Sound, Customize Listening Care, Personalize Equalizer (EQ), Access User Guide, Update Firmware

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Melomania free?

Melomania is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Headphone Control free?

Headphone Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Melomania or Headphone Control?

Headphone Control is rated higher. Melomania averages 3.7 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Headphone Control averages 4.6 from 127 ratings.

### Do Melomania or Headphone Control have ads?

Neither Melomania nor Headphone Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Melomania or Headphone Control?

Melomania ships an update monthly, and Headphone Control every 4 months. Most recently, Melomania was updated on October 14, 2026 and Headphone Control on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*