ULTIMEA vs Shine Decor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Shine Decor
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1.Remote Control: Use the smart app to switch lights on/off and adjust brightness from anywhere—convenient and energy-saving. 2.Customizable Brightness and Color: Easily tweak light settings to create the perfect cozy home vibe. 3.Preset Scenes: Set up multiple lighting scenes and switch to the ideal setting with just one tap. 4.Music Sync: Lights dance to the beat of your music, adding a fun atmosphere to any party. 5.Multi-Device Management: Manage all your smart lighting devices with one simple app. 6.Scheduled Timings: Set timers for your lights in the app to meet your personal needs. 7.Family Sharing: Share the smart lighting benefits with your family for a collective smart home experience. 8.Quick Connect: Connect quickly and easily to your smart home system for a seamless smart lighting experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ULTIMEA at every 5 weeks against Shine Decor's every 12 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
ULTIMEA ships an update every 5 weeks, Shine Decor every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ULTIMEA | Shine Decor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (840 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 840 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 211 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dynanic Inc. | ZIPBEN INC |
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
Shine Decor
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ULTIMEA
No in-app purchases
Shine Decor
No in-app purchases
