Comparison

HeyMelody vs EarFun Audio

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

EarFun Audio

This app enhances your listening experience with compatible wireless audio devices. Customize settings, optimize sound, and access helpful resources like guides and firmware updates for a personalized audio journey.

Highlights
  • Customize earbud settings
  • Optimize sound effects
  • Access FAQs and guides
  • Firmware updates
  • Personalized listening experience
Features
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Please note: The EarFun Audio app only supports the following EarFun products: In-ear Earbuds: EarFun Air Pro 4+ / EarFun Air Pro 4 / EarFun Air Life / EarFun Air 2 NC / EarFun Air 2 / EarFun Free Pro 3 / EarFun Air Pro 3 / EarFun Air (2023 version) / EarFun Air S / EarFun Free 2S / EarFun Air Pro 2 (2023 version) / EarFun Free 1S / EarFun Air Pro SV Open-ear Earbuds: EarFun Clip 2 / EarFun Clip / EarFun OpenJump Headphones: EarFun Wave Pro X / EarFun Wave Life / EarFun Tune Pro / EarFun Wave Pro Speakers: EarFun UBOOM X EarFun Audio is a simple and easy-to-use app designed for EarFun wireless earbuds and audio products. It allows you to easily customize earbud settings, optimize sound effects, and access FAQs, quick start guides, firmware updates, and more, creating a personalized listening experience. If you have any suggestions or feedback, please contact us at service@myearfun.com.

Screenshots

HeyMelody4 screens
EarFun Audio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EarFun Audio at 4.7 against HeyMelody's 4.3. EarFun Audio also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (29% vs 14%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EarFun Audio holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of HeyMelody's written reviews are positive against 29% of EarFun Audio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HeyMelody ships an update monthly, EarFun Audio every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HeyMelody versus EarFun Audio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeyMelodyEarFun Audio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.4K ratings)4.7 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.2% of reviews29.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.4K — better1.3K
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB236 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuangdong Heytap Technology Corp., Ltd.Earfun Technology (HK) Limited

Customer experience

HeyMelody

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

EarFun Audio

All ratings1,238 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews264 reviews
Positive29.2%
Neutral9.5%
Negative61.4%

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

EarFun Audio

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good sound quality
  • 👍 Great value for money
  • 👍 Customizable EQ and controls
  • 🚀 Easy setup and pairing
  • 👍 Decent noise cancellation

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app with connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Settings and customizations get lost with updates
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with app data collection
  • 🐛 Laggy and unresponsive app
  • 🐛 App doesn't recognize or support some earbuds

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

EarFun Audio

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App doesn't detect connected earbuds
  • Settings and preferences not saving
  • Frequent app crashes and disconnects
  • Slow or unresponsive touch controls
  • Compatibility issues with certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Widgets for battery status and controls
  • Multipoint pairing priority option
  • More customization options in the app
  • Firmware update support for older models
  • Apple Watch app integration

In-app purchases

None

HeyMelody

No in-app purchases

None

EarFun Audio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HeyMelody free?
HeyMelody is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EarFun Audio free?
EarFun Audio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HeyMelody or EarFun Audio?
EarFun Audio is rated higher. HeyMelody averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while EarFun Audio averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.
Do HeyMelody or EarFun Audio have ads?
Neither HeyMelody nor EarFun Audio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HeyMelody or EarFun Audio?
HeyMelody ships an update monthly, and EarFun Audio every 10 days. Most recently, HeyMelody was updated on November 7, 2026 and EarFun Audio on November 3, 2026.

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