Comparison

HeyMelody vs Nothing X

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

Head to head
About

HeyMelody

Manage your wireless earbuds with ease. View battery status, customize tap controls, and update firmware. Unlock advanced features like personalized noise cancellation and sound boost for compatible models.

Highlights
  • View earbud and case battery levels
  • Customize tap controls
  • Update earbud firmware
  • Personalized noise cancellation
  • Personalized sound boost
Features
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Functions at a glance View battery levels of your earbuds and charging case. Customize earbud controls, for example, choose an action to take for a double-tap or triple-tap. Update your earbuds using the app. For certain earbuds, you can use more features, such as "Personalized noise cancellation" and "Personalized sound boost". View battery levels of your earbuds and charging case Customize earbud controls to your liking Currently, OPPO Enco X2, OPPO Enco Free2, OPPO Enco Free2i, OPPO Enco Air2 Pro, OPPO Enco Air, OPPO Enco R Pro, OPPO Enco Play, OnePlus Buds Pro and OnePlus Buds Z2 are supported.

About

Nothing X

Manage your smart devices with this platform. Connect and customize smartwatches and earbuds, track health metrics like sleep and heart rate, and monitor fitness activities with real-time data. Syncs with Apple Health for a comprehensive view of your well-being.

Highlights
  • Smart device connection and management
  • Personalized function customization
  • Real-time health monitoring
  • Fitness activity tracking
  • Syncs with Apple Health
  • GPS for route recording
Features
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Nothing X - Your All-in-One Smart Device Manager Nothing X is a professional smart device control and management platform. It supports quick pairing with its smart watches and earbuds, enabling seamless device connection and efficient management. Device Management - Connect and manage Nothing X smart watches and earbuds, easily controlling all device functions. Personalized Customization - Support for customizing functions on watches and earbuds based on personal usage habits, creating a unique user experience. Health Monitoring - Real-time detection of health data such as sleep quality, heart rate, and blood oxygen. Multi-dimensional tracking of health status provides reference for a healthier lifestyle. Fitness Tracking - Real-time recording of daily activities and fitness data, including running routes, heart rate, and step frequency—all fitness metrics are clearly visible. 【Tips】 - This app supports syncing data to Apple Health, where you can view your health data. - GPS is used for recording running routes and updating watch weather; GPS remains active when the app runs in the background during workouts. - Device functions depend on hardware; detected data is for reference only and not intended for medical diagnosis. 【Contact Us】 If you encounter any issues or have suggestions while using the product, you can submit them by going to "My - Help & Feedback" in Nothing X, or by visiting the link: https://nothing.tech/pages/contact-support.

Screenshots

HeyMelody4 screens
Nothing X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nothing X at 72% against HeyMelody's 14%. Nothing X also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3). HeyMelody's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.0). 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. Nothing X sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. HeyMelody asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nothing X holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 3.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of HeyMelody's written reviews are positive against 72% of Nothing X's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HeyMelody ships an update monthly, Nothing X fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HeyMelody versus Nothing X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeyMelodyNothing X
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.4K ratings)4.7 (3.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.2% of reviews72.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.4K3.4K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB360 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuangdong Heytap Technology Corp., Ltd.Nothing Technology Limited

Customer experience

HeyMelody

All ratings1,388 ratings
Positive83.4%
Neutral2.7%
Negative13.9%
Written reviews1,156 reviews
Positive14.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative80.2%

Nothing X

All ratings3,431 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.2%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews2,316 reviews
Positive72.1%
Neutral7.4%
Negative20.5%

User reviews

HeyMelody

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works as intended
  • 👍 Great app
  • ⚠️ Enco Buds 3 supported
  • ⭐ Excellent app
  • 🔋 Buds work well

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Infinite loading issue
  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Doesn't detect earbuds
  • 🐛 App crashes
  • 🐛 Firmware update issues

Nothing X

From 3.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent sound quality
  • 👍 Great value for the price
  • 🔒 Robust noise cancellation
  • 💡 Customizable EQ and settings
  • 👍 Comfortable and secure fit

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and random disconnects
  • 🔋 Battery life could be better
  • 🐛 Inconsistent touch controls
  • 🐛 Bugs with firmware updates
  • 🐛 Unreliable noise cancellation and transparency mode

Bugs and requests

HeyMelody

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Transparency mode turns on/off without permission
  • App doesn't detect Oppo Enco Buds 2
  • App doesn't detect OnePlus Nord Buds 2
  • App doesn't work on iOS
  • Firmware update fails

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add widget for noise cancellation status
  • Add more customization options
  • Add support for Oppo Enco Buds 2
  • Add support for OnePlus Nord Buds 2
  • Add support for more devices
Show 2 more
  • Add dark mode
  • Add equalizer settings

Nothing X

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Right earbud randomly stops working
  • App fails to connect to earbuds
  • EQ settings reset unexpectedly
  • Noise cancellation turns on/off randomly

Requested features

5 requests
  • More granular EQ controls
  • Ability to disable all touch controls
  • Home screen widget for battery levels
  • Integration with voice assistants
  • Improved wind noise reduction

In-app purchases

None

HeyMelody

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Nothing X

One-time3
  • 120-Minute Pack$2.49
  • 300-Minute Pack$5.99
  • 1200-Minute Pack$22.99

Questions

Is HeyMelody free?
HeyMelody is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nothing X free?
Nothing X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HeyMelody or Nothing X?
Nothing X is rated higher. HeyMelody averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Nothing X averages 4.7 from 3.4K ratings.
Do HeyMelody or Nothing X have ads?
Neither HeyMelody nor Nothing X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HeyMelody or Nothing X?
HeyMelody ships an update monthly, and Nothing X fortnightly. Most recently, HeyMelody was updated on November 9, 2026 and Nothing X on November 9, 2026.

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