Comparison

Nothing X vs PHIATON

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

PHIATON

Control and personalize your compatible audio devices with this app. Adjust noise cancellation, customize sound quality with an equalizer, and manage device settings. It also helps you locate your product and access user guides.

Highlights
  • Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) control
  • Customizable Equalizer (EQ)
  • Device name editing
  • Firmware updates
  • Product location mapping
  • Access owner's guide
Features
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The PHIATON App provides sound control and personalization features for your PHIATON audio products. Models released before March 2022 (BonoBuds, 900 LEGACY, BOLT BT 700, etc.) are not supported. Compatibility: The PHIATON app currently works only with the BonoBuds Pro and will work with additional products in the future. Availability: The PHIATON app is a free app and is compatible with most iOS systems. With the PHIATON app, you can easily connect products, check the battery level, and manage various Bluetooth connections. Even first-time users can easily use the app Enhance your PHIATON experience with these key features: [Key Features] ANC: Easily change the settings between noise canceling (ANC) and ambient sound modes on the BonoBuds Pro earphones. EQ: Use the equalizer to customize and personalize the sound quality. Edit Name : Change the name of the registered device Firmware Update : Improve the performance and stay up to date with the latest software and firmware updates for your product. Mapping: Find the location where the registered product was last connected to the APP. Owner's Guide : Check the detailed user manual of the registered device. [Precautions] *Some functions may not work properly depending on the smartphone device being used. [Optional Permission Access] Bluetooth: Required to connect to a device. Location: Required to use the Map function. *App can be used even if you do not agree to the permissions, but there may be restrictions on the use of some functions.

Screenshots

Nothing X4 screens
PHIATON4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nothing X at 4.7 against PHIATON's 3.7. Nothing X also leads on ratings volume (3.4K vs 3) and review sentiment (72% vs 50%). On price, update cadence, 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

Nothing X holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nothing X has 3.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Nothing X's written reviews are positive against 50% of PHIATON's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nothing X ships an update fortnightly, PHIATON monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Nothing X versus PHIATON: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNothing XPHIATON
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.4K ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews72.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.4K — better3
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size354 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNothing Technology LimitedCRESYN CO.,LTD

Customer experience

Nothing X

All ratings3,357 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.2%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews2,286 reviews
Positive72.0%
Neutral7.5%
Negative20.5%

PHIATON

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

PHIATON

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Nothing X

No in-app purchases

None

PHIATON

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nothing X free?
Nothing X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PHIATON free?
PHIATON is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nothing X or PHIATON?
Nothing X is rated higher. Nothing X averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while PHIATON averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Nothing X or PHIATON have ads?
Neither Nothing X nor PHIATON shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nothing X or PHIATON?
Nothing X ships an update fortnightly, and PHIATON monthly. Most recently, Nothing X was updated on October 25, 2026 and PHIATON on October 14, 2026.

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