The Smart Control app is widely praised for useful features, fit tests, EQ, battery options, and customization, though one review found it somewhat overwhelming.
Pros: Sound quality, Bass performance
Cons: Microphone quality for calls, Microphone noise reduction
The Nothing X app was a major strength, repeatedly praised for intuitive design, customization, responsiveness, and clean organization.
Pros: Sound quality, Comfort during long use
Cons: Transparency mode quality, Sensors
The JBL app was usually praised for depth, EQ, settings, and control, though one review noted occasional bugs.
Pros: Sound quality, Carry case quality
Cons: Portability/foldability, Button control usability
The app is a major strength, with reviewers praising easy setup, strong feature access, stability, and broad control options.
Pros: Sound quality, Active noise cancellation
Cons: Charging
The Sony app is mostly praised for EQ, setup, device control, and ease of use, but PC support and some interface choices draw criticism.
Pros: Value for money, Sound quality
Cons: Active noise cancellation, Codec support
The companion app was important and generally useful for EQ, controls, fit tests, and settings, though some reviewers called it barebones or less intuitive.
Pros: Sound quality, Active noise cancellation
Cons: Multi-platform compatibility, Carry case quality
The Poly Lens app was often useful for settings, battery checks, updates, fit testing, and customization, but desktop limitations and EQ restrictions kept it from being universally praised.
Pros: Active noise cancellation, App
Cons: Button control usability, Transparency mode quality