ZY Vega vs BOYA Central
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ZY Vega
This intelligent lighting control system streamlines film production workflows. It offers visual and efficient management of photography lights, allowing for easy device grouping, parameter saving, and precise color temperature and hue adjustments.
- Device grouping and set management
- Save and reuse lighting parameters
- Adjust color temperature and filters
- Match ambient color temperature
- HSI and RGB color control
- Color picking for hue and saturation
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ZY Vega by ZHIYUN is an intelligent lighting control system designed specifically for ZHIYUN photography lights. It offers a smart, visual, and highly efficient control experience. ZY Vega streamlines the workflow of film production, enhancing the smart management and control of lighting during shoots. Key Features: Set Management - Add and group multiple devices effortlessly - Grid layout for easy device positioning - Save and reuse lighting parameters with a single tap Color Temperature - Adjust and control color temperature settings - Quick presets for instant adjustments Color Temperature Filters - Multiple filter options based on tungsten and dysprosium lights Color Temperature Matching - Capture and fine-tune ambient color temperature Color - Supports HSI and RGB modes for color control Color Picking - Capture and adjust hue and saturation ZY Vega boosts your film production efficiency by enhancing the smart control and management of lighting.
BOYA Central
This app provides precise control and real-time monitoring for BOYA microphone devices. Easily configure audio settings for various scenarios and keep your microphone firmware up-to-date for optimal performance.
- Configure microphone audio settings
- Update microphone firmware
- Real-time monitoring of status
- Easy-to-use interface
- Precise control
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BOYA Central is the official companion app developed by BOYA for its microphone devices. With precise control, an easy-to-use interface, and real-time monitoring, it helps you record with confidence and efficiency — anytime, anywhere. Key Features 1. Quickly and accurately configure microphone audio settings for different recording scenarios 2. Upgrade your microphone firmware to access the latest features and performance improvements 3. Monitor microphone connection status, battery level, and other key information in real time Supported Microphones - BOYA Magic - BOYALINK 3 - BOYALINK 2.0 - BOYAMIC 2 - BOYAMIC
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ZY Vega at 2.3 against BOYA Central's 1.9. ZY Vega also leads on review sentiment (26% vs 13%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). BOYA Central's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ZY Vega holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 42 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of ZY Vega's written reviews are positive against 13% of BOYA Central's.
ZY Vega ships an update monthly, BOYA Central every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZY Vega | BOYA Central |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (38 ratings) — better | 1.9 (42 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 26.3% of reviews — better | 13.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 38 | 42 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 桂林智神信息技术有限公司 | 深圳长丰影像器材有限公司 |
Customer experience
ZY Vega
BOYA Central
In-app purchases
ZY Vega
No in-app purchases
BOYA Central
No in-app purchases
