Comparison

ULTIMEA vs ZN

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

Head to head
About

ULTIMEA

Enhance your audio experience with smart controls and powerful EQ customization. This app allows for precise device management and regular updates, ensuring a personalized sound setup for your soundbar.

Highlights
  • Quick soundbar setup
  • Enhanced audio with smart controls
  • Powerful EQ customization
  • 121 preset EQ matrices
  • 10-band equalizer settings
  • Remote control support
  • Over-the-air (OTA) updates
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Use the app to quickly set up your Soundbar and enjoy enhanced audio with smart controls, powerful EQ customization, precise device management, and regular OTA updates for a personalized sound experience. Features: -121 preset EQ matrices for fine-tuned audio. -10-band equalizer settings to customize your sound. -6 dynamic scene modes and millions of colors. -Remote Control supported. -Keep device software updated, to enjoy the latest features. -Get product support. *Note: Some features may not be available on all products. At the same time, we will develop more product compatibility, thank you for your patience.

About

ZN

Features
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ZN-Light App is used to control Bluetooth lights. You can set the light switch, color, brightness, mode, etc.

Screenshots

ULTIMEA4 screens
ZN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ULTIMEA at 4.7 against ZN's 1.0. ULTIMEA also leads on ratings volume (849 vs 1). ZN's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ULTIMEA holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ULTIMEA has 849 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ULTIMEA ships an update every 5 weeks, ZN every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ULTIMEA versus ZN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterULTIMEAZN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (849 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews50.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings849 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDynanic Inc.飞飞 杨

Bugs and requests

ULTIMEA

Reported bugs

22 issues
  • App not connecting to various models (D50, D60, M4T, S60, S70, S80, Nova S70, Nova S40, Apollo S50, Poseidon D80, Poseidon D60, Poseidon Nova S80, Solo B30 Pro)
  • Bluetooth connection drops
  • Optimal mode works on and off
  • Demote random stopped working
  • App requires an account to run
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  • Volume slider is imprecise and shoots up/down
  • Last update made volume control impossible from remote
  • EQ settings not working correctly after update
  • System resets automatically after update
  • Soundbar frequently fails to connect to TV via Bluetooth
  • Rhythm mode brightness capped and unadjustable
  • LED sensitivity removed
  • Remote no longer supports lighting controls
  • App offers little to no lighting customization
  • New update ruined functionality
  • App design changed to bright white, previously dark and pleasant
  • Subwoofer emits a persistent, audible beep
  • Delay in sound when video becomes quiet
  • Popping sound from front left speaker in quiet scenes
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Device not found error
  • Unable to connect to Bluetooth in the app

Requested features

12 requests
  • Add bass, mid-range, treble, and surround volume adjustments to the app
  • Implement up/down arrow volume controls or number input instead of a slider
  • Add more options for RGB lights customization
  • Add Alexa support for voice control of volume
  • Dark mode option for the app
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  • Option to be notified when a device becomes supported
  • Add volume control for rear speakers
  • Allow manual adjustment of EQ settings
  • Add auto shut-off feature (customizable)
  • Restore removed LED customization features
  • Provide a legacy version of the app
  • Allow users to choose between light and dark mode

ZN

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ULTIMEA

No in-app purchases

None

ZN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ULTIMEA free?
ULTIMEA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZN free?
ZN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ULTIMEA or ZN?
ULTIMEA is rated higher. ULTIMEA averages 4.7 out of 5 from 849 ratings, while ZN averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ULTIMEA or ZN have ads?
Neither ULTIMEA nor ZN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ULTIMEA or ZN?
ULTIMEA ships an update every 5 weeks, and ZN every 6 weeks. Most recently, ULTIMEA was updated on October 22, 2026 and ZN on October 24, 2026.

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