Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis Companion vs NeoMotion

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

Head to head
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.

About

NeoMotion

Control and customize the lighting for your smart furniture with over 200 preset modes and colors. Adjust brightness, speed, and direction, or create custom effects. Sync lights to music or your voice for an immersive experience.

Highlights
  • Over 200 preset lighting modes
  • Full-spectrum color wheel
  • Adjustable brightness, speed, and direction
  • Smart timers for lighting automation
  • Group and individual device control
  • Sound-reactive lighting modes
Features
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Unleash the ultimate lighting experience for your smart furniture with the official X Rocker and XR Living Neo Motion Sync app! Download now to unlock over 200 preset modes and colours, with infinite customisable options. Why you’ll love it: •Explore a massive library of dynamic lighting patterns that will transform any space •Pick the perfect hue from a full-spectrum colour wheel for stunning single-color lighting •Customise everything - adjust brightness, speed, and even the direction of your chosen effects •Set smart timers so your lights power on or off exactly when you want them to •Take total control: manage groups of X Rocker or XR Living devices together, or fine-tune individual ones •Bring your lights to life with sound-reactive modes that sync to your voice or your favourite music! Heads up: Make sure to enable your location and Bluetooth for full access to all the amazing features.

Screenshots

SteelSeries Arctis Companion4 screens
NeoMotion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NeoMotion at 100% against SteelSeries Arctis Companion's 27%. NeoMotion also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.5). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SteelSeries Arctis Companion ships an update fortnightly, NeoMotion every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SteelSeries Arctis Companion versus NeoMotion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteelSeries Arctis CompanionNeoMotion
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews26.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.9K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.512.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB77 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGN Audio ASXR HOLDINGS LIMITED

Customer experience

SteelSeries Arctis Companion

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

NeoMotion

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

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

NeoMotion

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SteelSeries Arctis Companion

No in-app purchases

None

NeoMotion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SteelSeries Arctis Companion free?
SteelSeries Arctis Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NeoMotion free?
NeoMotion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SteelSeries Arctis Companion or NeoMotion have ads?
Neither SteelSeries Arctis Companion nor NeoMotion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SteelSeries Arctis Companion or NeoMotion?
SteelSeries Arctis Companion ships an update fortnightly, and NeoMotion every 2 weeks. Most recently, SteelSeries Arctis Companion was updated on September 25, 2026 and NeoMotion on September 11, 2026.

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