Swarm II vs EA Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Swarm II
Enhance your gaming audio experience with advanced customization. This app allows you to update headset firmware, fine-tune audio and microphone settings, and create personalized equalizers for superior sound.
- Firmware updates
- Audio settings customization
- Microphone settings customization
- Custom EQ design
- Premium audio quality enhancement
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The Turtle Beach Swarm II app is designed for the latest generation of our award winning gaming headsets which bring premium audio quality, exceptional chat clarity and unmatched comfort to your gaming multiverse. Swarm II keeps you up-to-date with the latest product firmware and allows you to customize audio & microphone settings, design custom EQs, and more.
EA Connect
Stay connected with friends and favorite gaming franchises outside of gameplay. Chat with your team, send quick messages, and receive real-time notifications. Find and connect with friends across different gaming platforms.
- Cross-platform friend finding
- Real-time chat notifications
- Quick message templates
- Connect with favorite franchises
- Optimized for specific game titles
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This app brings the same social features you love beyond the games. With EA Connect, you can stay connected to your friends & favorite franchises - even when you’re away from the game. STAY CONNECTED ON THE GO Chat with your team anytime, anywhere - even if you’re away from the match. SHARE YOUR MOOD & AVAILABILITY Express yourself with an emoji and status note. Let friends know how you’re feeling, if you're busy, or if you're looking to party up. CONVENIENT QUICK MESSAGES Stay in the action while you chat. These one-tap messages and handy templates make it easy to communicate your mood and strategy, keeping your focus right where it belongs: on the game. REAL-TIME NOTIFICATIONS Get instant alerts when friends send you a message or invite you to a game, so you’re always in the loop. FIND FRIENDS ACROSS PLATFORMS Connect with your friends no matter where they play. Search using a friend's EA ID or a username in Steam, Nintendo, PlayStation™ Network, or Xbox Network. Send a friend request, and squad up.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Swarm II at 41% against EA Connect's 17%. EA Connect's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Swarm II ships an update every 6 weeks, EA Connect fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Swarm II | EA Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (14K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews — better | 17.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Turtle Beach, Inc. | Electronic Arts |
Customer experience
Swarm II
EA Connect
Bugs and requests
Swarm II
Reported bugs
4 issues- Firmware update issues
- Headset disconnects randomly
- Volume controls not working
- Microphone not functioning properly
Requested features
4 requests- Landscape mode support
- Numerical EQ settings
- Persistent settings
- Improved mic monitoring controls
EA Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Swarm II
No in-app purchases
EA Connect
No in-app purchases
