Comparison

dLive MixPad 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

dLive MixPad

This tool offers wireless mobile control for a digital mixing system, allowing engineers to adjust sound from anywhere in a venue. It enables simultaneous control of independent functions with multiple devices, ideal for live sound mixing and channel processing.

Highlights
  • Wireless mobile control for dLive systems
  • Adjust fader levels, mutes, and pan
  • Control Aux/FX sends and routing
  • Manage Preamp Gain, Pad, and 48V
  • Access channel processing (HPF, EQ, Comp)
  • Full signal metering and RTA function
  • Customizable channel strips and scene recall
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dLive MixPad is an engineer’s mixing tool providing wireless mobile control for the Allen & Heath dLive digital mixing system. It gives you the freedom to walk the room or stage and control the sound right where it is needed. dLive MixPad and the dLive Surface can work together to provide simultaneous control of independent functions, for example one engineer using the Surface to mix front-of-house sound, and another using the iPad to mix monitors on stage. Several iPads can be connected, each providing independent control. dLive MixPad is intended for working with the live mix and channel processing. Things you can control: - Fader levels, mutes, pan - Aux and FX sends, routing and Pre/Post switching - FX Tap Tempo, Global Tap Tempo - Matrix sends, routing and Pre/Post switching - DCAs and assignments - Preamp Gain, Pad and 48V - Trim and Polarity - HPF, Gate/Ducker/Expander, PEQ, NEQ, Comp/Ducker, Delays - RTA function - Channel names and colour - PAFL select - Full signal metering - 3 Custom strips for personalised channel layout - Library and Scene recall dLive MixPad is not intended for system setup. The following functions are not available at the iPad: - FX parameter control - Input source, insert and output patchbay - Channel ganging - Aux source routing options - Show store and recall - Scene Recall Filters and Safes edit - Talkback - System configuration, options and preferences - User Profile management and permissions Requirements An Allen & Heath dLive mixing system with a suitable wireless router or access point connected to one of its Network ports. This version of MixPad can connect to a dLive mixing system running: - dLive Firmware V2.10 or subsequent V2.1x maintenance releases. - dLive Firmware V2.00 or subsequent V2.0x maintenance releases, when the Firmware compatibility mode setting is enabled. This can be found in the iOS Settings / dLive MixPad. You will need to shut down (force quit) the app and restart it for changes to take effect.

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
Features
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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: dLive MixPad at 3.4 against Smart Assist's 2.9. Smart Assist's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and device support (3 vs 1). 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

dLive MixPad holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 38 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of dLive MixPad's written reviews are positive against 39% of Smart Assist's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

dLive MixPad ships an update every 5 months, Smart Assist every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
dLive MixPad versus Smart Assist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdLive MixPadSmart Assist
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (11 ratings) — better2.9 (38 ratings)
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews — better38.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1138 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAllen & Heath LimitedSennheiser electronic SE & Co. KG

Customer experience

dLive MixPad

All ratings11 ratings
Positive45.5%
Neutral27.3%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral25.0%
Negative33.3%

Smart Assist

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

In-app purchases

None

dLive MixPad

No in-app purchases

None

Smart Assist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is dLive MixPad free?
dLive MixPad 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, dLive MixPad or Smart Assist?
dLive MixPad is rated higher. dLive MixPad averages 3.4 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Smart Assist averages 2.9 from 38 ratings.
Do dLive MixPad or Smart Assist have ads?
Neither dLive MixPad nor Smart Assist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, dLive MixPad or Smart Assist?
dLive MixPad ships an update every 5 months, and Smart Assist every 3 weeks. Most recently, dLive MixPad was updated on November 2, 2026 and Smart Assist on November 3, 2026.

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