TRUEFREE vs BOYA Central
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TRUEFREE
Enhance your workout with this companion app for specific Bluetooth earphones. Customize audio with an equalizer, perform hearing tests, monitor battery, and access unique features like white noise. Keep your earphones up-to-date with firmware updates.
- Firmware updates
- Customizable equalizer
- Hearing test
- Battery level indicator
- White noise generator
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TRUEFREE is a companion app designed exclusively for TrueFree series Bluetooth earphones. It empowers your workout experience with customized settings and unique features: ~ Firmware updates ~ Customizable equalizer ~ Hearing test ~ Battery level indicator ~ White noise ~ More unique features Supported devices: TRUEFREE O1、TRUEFREE F2、YAMDROK Power1、TRUEFREE O2、 TRUEFREE Clip C10、 TRUEFREE B1、 TRUEFREE EarFit DS1、YAMDROK NC1、TRUEFREE HF-10、TRUEFREE HD-100、 TRUEFREE HD-200、 TRUEFREE F3
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 update cadence: BOYA Central at every 2 weeks against TRUEFREE's every 6 weeks. BOYA Central also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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.
BOYA Central holds the better App Store score, 1.5 against 1.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of TRUEFREE's written reviews are positive against 13% of BOYA Central's.
TRUEFREE ships an update every 6 weeks, BOYA Central every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 26, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TRUEFREE | BOYA Central |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.3 (16 ratings) | 1.5 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.3% of reviews | 13.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 深圳市星科启创新科技有限公司 | 深圳长丰影像器材有限公司 |
Customer experience
TRUEFREE
BOYA Central
Bugs and requests
TRUEFREE
Reported bugs
15 issues- Registration password validation rejects valid 6-20 character passwords
- Special characters not allowed in passwords without notification
- Register button invisible in dark mode
- Verification code email not sent
- App crashes when clicking 'connect device' on iOS 18.6.2
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- Device name validation prevents pairing with default names
- Endless loop between app and Bluetooth settings during pairing
- Network error messages appear randomly
- App switches to Chinese after updates
- Firmware update progress stuck at 0%
- Scan function repeatedly prompts connection instead of connecting
- VoiceOver incompatibility prevents terms acceptance
- Relaxation music hall closes app on iOS
- Touch control settings don't persist (disabled in app but still active)
- Device detection fails for certain models (TrueFree 01, T2, T3)
Requested features
10 requests- Optional account creation (guest mode)
- Better password requirement documentation
- Improved UI with visible, labeled buttons
- Better language localization and persistence
- Arabic language support
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- Accessibility improvements for screen readers
- Volume override/increase maximum setting
- Better device pairing interface
- Comprehensive user manual (not just video)
- Web-based registration alternative
BOYA Central
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TRUEFREE
No in-app purchases
BOYA Central
No in-app purchases
