QCY vs HollyAudio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QCY
Manage and customize your TWS Bluetooth earbuds with this application. Adjust settings like mode, button functions, EQ, and language preferences for an enhanced audio experience.
- TWS Bluetooth earbud management
- Mode setting
- Button customization
- EQ adjustment
- Language switching
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QCY, a phone App managing and setting TWS Bluetooth earbuds, setting mode, button customize, EQ and language switch.
HollyAudio
This utility app allows users to manage and configure Lark wireless microphones. It facilitates firmware upgrades and parameter adjustments to enhance the microphone's performance and user experience.
- Firmware upgrades
- Microphone parameter configuration
- Optimize user experience
- Device management
- Volume adjustment
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Developed exclusively for Lark wireless microphones by Hollyland Technology, LarkSound is a perfect app to achieve multiple functions, such as device firmware upgrade and microphone parameter configuration, optimizing the user experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HollyAudio at 13.0 against QCY's 15.0. On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QCY ships an update fortnightly, HollyAudio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QCY | HollyAudio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (325 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.1% of reviews — better | 18.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 325 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 244 MB | 168 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dongguan Hele Electronics Co., Ltd. | 深圳市昊一源科技有限公司 |
Customer experience
QCY
HollyAudio
User reviews
QCY
From 325 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Good sound quality
- 🚀 Useful app features
- 💡 Customizable EQ and settings
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔥 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔌 Requires internet connection for basic functions
HollyAudio
From App Store reviewsWhat we love
- ✅ Simple and intuitive interface design
- 🔧 Comprehensive control over microphone settings
- ⚡ Quick firmware updates when working
- 📱 Works reliably on some iPhone models
- 🎚️ Effective volume adjustment capabilities
Room to improve
- 🐛 Persistent Bluetooth connectivity failures
- 🐛 App crashes when switching between applications
- 🐛 Device detection issues across multiple iPhone models
- 📵 USB-C connection not recognized on iPhone 15+
- 🔌 Requires constant app reopening to maintain connection
Bugs and requests
QCY
Reported bugs
4 issues- App doesn't recognize certain device models
- Login and registration process is unreliable
- Frequent disconnections and sync issues
- Crashes and freezes when using the app
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for more device models
- Improve app stability and reliability
- Show battery level for charging case
- Allow offline use of key features
HollyAudio
Reported bugs
12 issues- App does not detect receiver when plugged in via USB-C
- Bluetooth pairing fails repeatedly across devices
- App disconnects when user navigates to other applications
- Receiver not recognized on iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models
- Firmware update loop causing app freeze
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- Help button non-functional
- App fails to recognize devices after iOS updates
- Pairing instructions cause device to power cycle instead of pair
- App not registering Local Network Access permission on iOS
- Playback functionality disabled when receiver is connected
- Inconsistent connection across multiple device types
- App crashes during initial setup and connection attempts
Requested features
10 requests- Volume slider instead of preset levels (high/medium/low)
- Individual volume control for each microphone
- Keep app running in background without disconnecting
- Auto mono/stereo switching based on microphone count
- Mac/desktop application support
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- Wireless shotgun microphone option
- Better contextual guidance during setup
- Accessible help system that actually functions
- Live audio playback through speaker
- Troubleshooting prompts and diagnostic tools
In-app purchases
QCY
No in-app purchases
HollyAudio
No in-app purchases
