Comparison

RequestBox 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

RequestBox

This app simplifies managing song requests for events and venues. Hosts can create digital request boxes for guests to submit and vote on songs, either in advance or live. Guests can easily find and request songs, and follow their favorite hosts.

Highlights
  • Create digital song request boxes
  • Guests submit and vote on requests
  • Search songs via Spotify
  • Set access pin codes
  • Optional Spotify playlist integration
  • No guest sign-up required
Features
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RequestBox is an app that enables you to manage song requests at events and venues. Hosting an event? Use RequestBox to create a box for your guests to drop their song requests in. You can create a box to get song requests in advance to help prepare a setlist. Or create a box during the party and receive live requests. Guest at a party? As a guest, you can influence the music by dropping song requests or by voting on other guests requests. You can also create an account to follow your favorite hosts/DJs and be the first to know when they create a new box. Note: RequestBox does not manage music playback. It is up to the host to use their preferred platform to source and play the music. Main features: • No sign ups required for guests. Just download the app, search for the box and request away. • Search for your favorite songs with the help of Spotify search • Boxes can be opened for up to 48 hours. You can also set a pin code for access, modify the request interval per guest and much more. • Optional Spotify playlist integration for your box. * Spotify features may be limited to territories and regions where Spotify is available

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 review sentiment: RequestBox at 83% against Smart Assist's 39%. RequestBox also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (409 vs 38). Smart Assist's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RequestBox holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RequestBox has 409 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of RequestBox's written reviews are positive against 39% of Smart Assist's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RequestBox ships an update monthly, Smart Assist every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RequestBox versus Smart Assist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRequestBoxSmart Assist
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (409 ratings) — better2.9 (38 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better38.6% of reviews
Number of ratings409 — better38
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB81 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGideon de BrouwerSennheiser electronic SE & Co. KG

Customer experience

RequestBox

All ratings409 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Smart Assist

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

Bugs and requests

RequestBox

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Email link expired seconds after receiving

Requested features

24 requests
  • Option to create QR code for easy joining
  • Ability to share box instantly via QR code
  • Option to create a QR code for printing on slides/posters
  • Bar code generation for easy sharing
  • Generate a link or QR code straight to a box for an event
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  • Export lists for later analysis
  • Import own photos playlist (file import)
  • YouTube integration for search engine
  • Upload custom GIFs or pictures for events
  • Different box for photos
  • Allow clients to interact with one another
  • Cloud storage option
  • Schedule a box in advance
  • Respond to requests (e.g., checking off, unavailable, played, upcoming)
  • Bold or resize text for better readability
  • iTunes integration
  • Upload corporate logo (GIF or pic) for box backgrounds
  • Notification to requester if song is unavailable
  • Request music on other streaming platforms (e.g., Apple Music)
  • Send event link via text or email
  • Add section for preferred music tastes in profile
  • Add business contacts with clickable links in profile
  • Allow resizing of uploaded profile photos
  • Enable location services for nearby box visibility

Smart Assist

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RequestBox

No in-app purchases

None

Smart Assist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RequestBox free?
RequestBox 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, RequestBox or Smart Assist?
RequestBox is rated higher. RequestBox averages 4.8 out of 5 from 409 ratings, while Smart Assist averages 2.9 from 38 ratings.
Do RequestBox or Smart Assist have ads?
Neither RequestBox nor Smart Assist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RequestBox or Smart Assist?
RequestBox ships an update monthly, and Smart Assist every 3 weeks. Most recently, RequestBox was updated on October 5, 2026 and Smart Assist on October 3, 2026.

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