Parrot Audio Suite vs Harman Kardon Controller
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Parrot Audio Suite
Control and customize your Zik headphones and Zikmu Solo speaker. Adjust audio settings, manage volume, and update firmware for an enhanced listening experience. Connect wirelessly and share music easily.
- Configure Zik headphones and Zikmu Solo speaker
- Preset and custom equalizers
- Adjust Zikmu Solo speaker volume
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Share music to Zikmu Solo
- Firmware updates
- Active Noise Cancellation control
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The Parrot Audio Suite app lets you simultaneously configure the settings for the Zik headphones and the Zikmu Solo speaker designed by Starck. Through a simple and intuitive user interface, you can easily: -Use preset equalizers or manually adjust the audio frequency -Adjust the volume of the Zikmu Solo speaker -Adapt the volume of the Zikmu Solo speaker according to the audio input sources -Adapt the volume of the Zikmu Solo speaker according to its position and the dimensions of the room -Connect simply and with full functionality using Wi-Fi -Browse through local networks to share and send music to the Zikmu Solo speaker -Keep your Zikmu Solo speaker updated with the latest firmware version The Parrot Audio Suite application allows to adjust the settings of your Parrot Zik wireless Headphones. - Configure the Parrot Concert Hall Effect, to enhance your listening experience, - Use a predefined equalizer or set your custom settings, - Activate or deactivate the Active Noise Cancellation - Check the battery level of your Zik - Keep your Zik updated with the latest software release - Get your Zik experience started with the embedded tutorial
Harman Kardon Controller
Stream high-definition audio throughout your home with this app. It allows you to set up and customize compatible wireless speakers, create surround sound systems, and control audio playback from local or cloud sources.
- Stream HD audio wirelessly
- Set up and customize speakers
- Create 5.1 surround sound
- Control multi-room audio
- Stream local and cloud content
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The Harman Kardon Controller app works seamlessly with the Harman Kardon Omni 10+, Omni 20+, Omni 50+, Omni Bar+, Omni Adapt+, and Omni Adapt+Amp speakers to let you stream HD audio around your home. Use the Controller app to set up and customize your speakers, setup a true wireless 5.1 surround system, control audio in your house and stream local or cloud content in glorious HD audio.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Parrot Audio Suite at 2.5 against Harman Kardon Controller's 1.8. Parrot Audio Suite also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 9%) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 14.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Parrot Audio Suite holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 100 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Parrot Audio Suite's written reviews are positive against 9% of Harman Kardon Controller's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Parrot Audio Suite | Harman Kardon Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (42 ratings) — better | 1.8 (100 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 42.0% of reviews — better | 9.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 42 | 100 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Parrot SA | Harman International Industries |
Customer experience
Parrot Audio Suite
Harman Kardon Controller
User reviews
Parrot Audio Suite
From 42 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fantastic audio quality
- 👍 Intuitive app controls
- 🎨 Customizable sound settings
- 🔊 Excellent noise cancellation
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes and bugs
- ⚠️ Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🔋 Battery life concerns
- 💸 Expensive for the experience
Harman Kardon Controller
From 100 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great sound quality
- 👍 Easy setup
- 🚀 Wireless connectivity
Room to improve
- 🐛 Unstable WiFi connection
- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
- 👎 Lack of music service integration (Spotify, Apple Music)
- 👎 Unintuitive and limited app functionality
- 👎 Unreliable multi-room/party mode
Bugs and requests
Parrot Audio Suite
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes on launch
- Firmware update failures
- Bluetooth pairing problems
- Overlapping UI elements
Requested features
4 requests- Update app for modern devices
- Add more sound customization options
- Improve Bluetooth connectivity
- Provide desktop software support
Harman Kardon Controller
Reported bugs
4 issues- Speakers frequently disconnect from WiFi
- App fails to detect or connect to speakers
- Music playback issues like skipping, popping, and abrupt stops
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for popular music streaming services
- Improve app stability and user experience
- Implement advanced features like EQ, gapless playback, and custom playlists
- Provide better integration with local music libraries
In-app purchases
Parrot Audio Suite
No in-app purchases
Harman Kardon Controller
No in-app purchases
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