Comparison

ULTIMEA vs SteelSeries Arctis Companion

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

SteelSeries Arctis Companion

Enhance your audio experience with over 200 tailored presets and controls for compatible SteelSeries Arctis headsets and earbuds. Optimize game sounds, music, and communication for an immersive experience.

Highlights
  • 200+ game-enhancing presets
  • Customizable dual EQ
  • Dual audio pairing (2.4GHz & Bluetooth)
  • Communication controls
  • Active Noise Canceling (Elite/GameBuds)
  • Transparency Noise Control (Elite/GameBuds)
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SteelSeries Headsets Compatibility: Arctis Nova Elite, Arctis Nova Pro Omni, Arctis Gamebuds™, Arctis Nova 7, Arctis Nova 5, Arctis Nova 3. Get an epic audio advantage with +200 tailored presets and audio controls for your headset and earbuds that just work. Kick back, tune in, and buff your compatible SteelSeries Arctis headsets, or GameBuds™ for your next console crusade. For All Compatible Headset Features: 1. Effortless Setup: Connect via the dongle for instant, zero-latency console audio through a 2.4 GHz connection. 2. Dual Audio Pairing: Switch from a 2.4GHz connection to seamlessly pair your phone via Bluetooth so you can enjoy music or chat while you’re playing instead. 3. Customizable Dual EQ: Independently adjust the dual equalizer for both 2.4GHz and Bluetooth connections to optimize all of your audio. 4. 200+ Game-Enhancing Presets: Use one-touch presets to amplify in-game sound cues and create an immersive experience in popular games such as Fortnite, CoD: Modern Warfare III, Apex Legends, and more. 5. Immersive Music Presets: Enjoy finely tuned EQ profiles for every genre—including Afrobeats, Rock, Jazz, Hip-Hop, K-Pop, Reggae, Lo-fi Chill, Metal, Synthwave, and Trap—so your headset sounds amazing whether you’re gaming or just vibing. 6. Communication Controls: Optimize your chat clarity by adjusting mic sidetone and volume on the fly during gameplay. Arctis Nova Elite, Arctis Nova Pro Omni, and Arctis GameBuds™ Exclusive Features: 1. Active Noise Canceling: Turn on noise canceling to hush your clickity clacks and whirring fans. Deliver crystal clear callouts in every clutch moment. 2. Transparency Noise Control: Go into transparency mode to hear when the pizza arrives, and your friend is right next to you. Always maintain ultimate control over your gaming audio. Arctis Nova Elite and Arctis Nova Pro Omni Exclusive Features: Dual Microphone Modes – Switch between the Boom Mic for crystal-clear game callouts or streaming, and the On-ear Mic for everyday chats and calls. Microphone EQ Presets – Instantly shape your voice with profiles like Balanced, Broadcast low pitch, or Crisp, tailored to fit your style.

Screenshots

ULTIMEA4 screens
SteelSeries Arctis Companion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ULTIMEA at 51% against SteelSeries Arctis Companion's 27%. ULTIMEA also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). SteelSeries Arctis Companion's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (5.9K vs 840). 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

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, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SteelSeries Arctis Companion has 5.9K ratings behind it against 840, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of ULTIMEA's written reviews are positive against 27% of SteelSeries Arctis Companion's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ULTIMEA ships an update every 5 weeks, SteelSeries Arctis Companion fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ULTIMEA versus SteelSeries Arctis Companion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterULTIMEASteelSeries Arctis Companion
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (840 ratings) — better4.6 (5.9K ratings)
Positive reviews50.6% of reviews — better26.6% of reviews
Number of ratings8405.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDynanic Inc.GN Audio AS

Customer experience

ULTIMEA

All ratings840 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral0.8%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive50.6%
Neutral9.4%
Negative40.0%

SteelSeries Arctis Companion

All ratings5,949 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews413 reviews
Positive26.6%
Neutral13.1%
Negative60.3%

User reviews

ULTIMEA

From 840 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Amazing sound quality
  • 🔊 Great bass
  • 📱 Good app functionality
  • 🔌 Easy setup and connection
  • 💰 Excellent value for money

Room to improve

  • ❌ App not connecting to devices
  • 🎛️ Limited app capabilities
  • 📉 Volume control issues (slider)
  • 🚫 Missing essential volume adjustments
  • 🔌 Bluetooth connection drops

SteelSeries Arctis Companion

From 5.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Great for console gaming
  • 🚀 Seamless pairing
  • 👍 Useful presets

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer headsets
  • 🐛 App not working as expected
  • 🔋 Battery life concerns
  • 🐛 Microphone issues

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

SteelSeries Arctis Companion

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App not detecting headset
  • Headset muting when app is opened
  • Game presets not updated
  • Connectivity issues with Xbox

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for Arctis Nova 7
  • Add support for Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
  • Allow custom EQ creation
  • Enable firmware updates from the app
  • Add support for more headset models

In-app purchases

None

ULTIMEA

No in-app purchases

None

SteelSeries Arctis Companion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ULTIMEA free?
ULTIMEA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SteelSeries Arctis Companion free?
SteelSeries Arctis Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ULTIMEA or SteelSeries Arctis Companion?
ULTIMEA is rated higher. ULTIMEA averages 4.8 out of 5 from 840 ratings, while SteelSeries Arctis Companion averages 4.6 from 5.9K ratings.
Do ULTIMEA or SteelSeries Arctis Companion have ads?
Neither ULTIMEA nor SteelSeries Arctis Companion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ULTIMEA or SteelSeries Arctis Companion?
ULTIMEA ships an update every 5 weeks, and SteelSeries Arctis Companion fortnightly. Most recently, ULTIMEA was updated on September 22, 2026 and SteelSeries Arctis Companion on September 23, 2026.

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