# RequestBox vs Smart Assist

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | RequestBox | Smart Assist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (409 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/requestbox/id1294116252/reviews)** | [2.9 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-assist/id1497534897/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **409** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 38.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 29 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gideon de Brouwer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1294116251) | [Sennheiser electronic SE & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/497966443) |

## What reviewers say

### RequestBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/requestbox/id1294116252)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for stress relief
- 👍 Eliminates physical request flooding
- 👍 User-friendly and well-laid out
- 👍 Free to use
- 👍 Keeps requests in one place

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Link expiration issues
- 🐛 Limited streaming platform integration (only Spotify mentioned)

**Reported bugs**

- Email link expired seconds after receiving

**Requested features**

- 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


### Smart Assist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-assist/id1497534897)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*