Comparison

Nothing X 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

Nothing X

Manage your smart devices with this comprehensive platform. Connect, customize, and monitor your smartwatches and earbuds. Track your health and fitness data in real-time for a healthier lifestyle.

Highlights
  • Quick pairing with smartwatches and earbuds
  • Seamless device connection and management
  • Personalized function customization
  • Real-time health monitoring (sleep, heart rate, blood oxygen)
  • Fitness tracking (routes, steps, heart rate)
  • Syncs data to Apple Health
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.

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

Nothing X4 screens
EarFun Audio4 screens

Verdict

The call

Nothing X and EarFun Audio both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of Nothing X's written reviews are positive against 29% of EarFun Audio's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Nothing X against 4.7 for EarFun Audio. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.1K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Nothing X's written reviews are positive against 29% of EarFun Audio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nothing X ships an update fortnightly, EarFun Audio every 11 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Nothing X versus EarFun Audio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNothing XEarFun Audio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.1K ratings)4.7 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews71.7% of reviews — better29.1% of reviews
Number of ratings3.1K — better1.1K
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size345 MB255 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNothing Technology LimitedEarfun Technology (HK) Limited

Customer experience

Nothing X

All ratings3,104 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews2,240 reviews
Positive71.7%
Neutral7.6%
Negative20.7%

EarFun Audio

All ratings1,128 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews258 reviews
Positive29.1%
Neutral8.5%
Negative62.4%

User reviews

Nothing X

From 3.1K 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

EarFun Audio

From 1.1K 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

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

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

Nothing X

No in-app purchases

None

EarFun Audio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nothing X free?
Nothing X 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, Nothing X or EarFun Audio?
Nothing X and EarFun Audio are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.1K and 1.1K ratings respectively.
Do Nothing X or EarFun Audio have ads?
Neither Nothing X nor EarFun Audio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nothing X or EarFun Audio?
Nothing X ships an update fortnightly, and EarFun Audio every 11 days. Most recently, Nothing X was updated on September 24, 2026 and EarFun Audio on September 24, 2026.

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