Comparison

MyRemote vs Smart Assist

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

Head to head
About

MyRemote

Control your RCF M Series digital live sound mixer from your smartphone or tablet. Adjust auxiliary output mixes, monitor channel levels, and control send levels remotely. The app connects via WiFi and does not transmit audio.

Highlights
  • Control auxiliary output mixes
  • Select monitor mixes (Aux 1-6)
  • View channel numbers and names
  • Monitor mix master meter
  • Control mix master level
  • Control mix send levels
Features
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The MyRemote app gives you pocketable control for your RCF M Series digital live sound mixer. MyRemote offers full control of the auxiliary output mix, on tablets and smartphones. The app does not pass audio, and it connects to the WiFi access point available on M series digital mixers. MyRemote lets you: - Select the monitor mix (Aux 1 to Aux 6) - View channels numbers, names and mix master meter - Control the mix master level - Control the mix send levels MyRemote main view is equivalent to the FADERS > AUX subpages on MixRemote app, and is designed to fit on the screen of a smartphone.

About

Smart Assist

This app simplifies the setup and operation of wireless microphone systems. It offers automated configuration, monitoring, and access to all system settings via a smartphone or tablet. Get your wireless system up and running in seconds with intelligent setup and helpful resources.

Highlights
  • Automated setup and operation
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • System monitoring
  • Access to all system settings
  • Frequency allocation and naming
  • Firmware updates
  • Support hub with tutorials and manuals
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Evolution Wireless Digital Smart Assist makes the setup and use of Sennheiser Evolution Wireless Digital simple and fast. Use your smartphone or tablet to connect via Bluetooth for an efficient setup and overview of your new wireless system. Smart Assist provides automated setup, operation and monitoring Smart Assist becomes the "engineer in your pocket." After installation of the app, you'll only need another 60 seconds to have your system set up and running, including pairing and automated frequency allocation. Intelligent setup automatically creates reliable wireless connections, no wireless expertise required Aside from instant access to all system settings, you'll find a brand-new support hub with video tutorials and detailed manuals to help get you started. Stay current with firmware updates accessible directly within the app. Mobile access to all system settings centralizes control, eliminating the need for complicated menu navigation on every device Automated setup of receivers and transmitters, frequency allocation, channel naming, muting and battery status are now only one tap away. Easy frequency allocation and naming of all wireless channels keeps systems organized Always stay on top of all your wireless systems, even when using 15 channels at the same time. Our coloring and naming feature helps you to exactly identify each channel. The optionally available color coding set helps to tag the hardware as well.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MyRemote at 4.5 against Smart Assist's 2.9. MyRemote also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Smart Assist's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, 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

MyRemote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Assist has 38 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of MyRemote's written reviews are positive against 39% of Smart Assist's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MyRemote versus Smart Assist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyRemoteSmart Assist
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings) — better2.9 (38 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better38.6% of reviews
Number of ratings438 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRCF spaSennheiser electronic SE & Co. KG

Customer experience

MyRemote

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

Smart Assist

All ratings38 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive38.6%
Neutral6.8%
Negative54.5%

In-app purchases

None

MyRemote

No in-app purchases

None

Smart Assist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyRemote free?
MyRemote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Assist free?
Smart Assist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MyRemote or Smart Assist?
MyRemote is rated higher. MyRemote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Smart Assist averages 2.9 from 38 ratings.
Do MyRemote or Smart Assist have ads?
Neither MyRemote nor Smart Assist shows ads.

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