Comparison

HollyAudio vs SmartHome Plus

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

Head to head
About

HollyAudio

This app enhances the functionality of Lark wireless microphones by enabling firmware upgrades and microphone parameter configuration. It aims to optimize the user experience for these specific devices.

Highlights
  • Firmware upgrades
  • Microphone parameter configuration
  • Optimized user experience
  • Device management
Features
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Developed exclusively for Lark wireless microphones by Hollyland Technology, LarkSound is a perfect app to achieve multiple functions, such as device firmware upgrade and microphone parameter configuration, optimizing the user experience.

About

SmartHome Plus

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Smarthome Plus is a smarthome service from ICON+ to control your smarthome devices. You can also monitor your device's energy usage. Place your smarthome devices in every room, so you can see the energy usage in that room.

Screenshots

HollyAudio4 screens
SmartHome Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: HollyAudio at 3 against SmartHome Plus's —. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
HollyAudio versus SmartHome Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHollyAudioSmartHome Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (107 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings107 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB173 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer深圳市昊一源科技有限公司INDONESIA COMNETS PLUS, PT

Bugs and requests

HollyAudio

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App does not detect receiver when plugged in via USB-C
  • Bluetooth pairing fails repeatedly across devices
  • App disconnects when user navigates to other applications
  • Receiver not recognized on iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models
  • Firmware update loop causing app freeze
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  • Help button non-functional
  • App fails to recognize devices after iOS updates
  • Pairing instructions cause device to power cycle instead of pair
  • App not registering Local Network Access permission on iOS
  • Playback functionality disabled when receiver is connected
  • Inconsistent connection across multiple device types
  • App crashes during initial setup and connection attempts

Requested features

10 requests
  • Volume slider instead of preset levels (high/medium/low)
  • Individual volume control for each microphone
  • Keep app running in background without disconnecting
  • Auto mono/stereo switching based on microphone count
  • Mac/desktop application support
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  • Wireless shotgun microphone option
  • Better contextual guidance during setup
  • Accessible help system that actually functions
  • Live audio playback through speaker
  • Troubleshooting prompts and diagnostic tools

SmartHome Plus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HollyAudio

No in-app purchases

None

SmartHome Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HollyAudio free?
HollyAudio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartHome Plus free?
SmartHome Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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