Comparison

SQ4You 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

SQ4You

This app provides personal monitor mixing control for SQ mixers. It allows musicians to customize their own monitor mix on stage using a smartphone or tablet, controlling individual channel send levels, EQ, and more.

Highlights
  • Choose any Aux mix to control
  • Assign sources to control
  • View channel names and meters
  • Control individual channel send levels and pan
  • Assign channels to level trim wheels
  • Create a 'Me' group for quick control
  • Control Aux mix level, mute, EQ, and compressor
Features
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SQ4You release V1.6.0 his version is for SQ mixers running V1.6.* firmware. SQ4You is a personal monitor mixing app for the SQ mixer giving you customised control of your own monitor mix on stage using a smart phone or tablet.
 It is for remote control of a single mix (it does not pass audio), and connects to the SQ via a wireless router.

 SQ4You allows you to : - Choose any Aux mix to control - Assign which sources to control (Channels, FX returns, Groups) - View channels numbers, names and meters - Control individual channel send levels and pan - Assign up to 4 groups of channels to level trim wheels - Create a 'Me' group for quick control of your own channels - Name each group - Control the Aux mix level and mute - Control the Aux mix PEQ, Graphic EQ and Compressor - Lock the mix and/or processing to prevent user error Requirements : An Allen & Heath SQ mixing console with a wireless router (wireless access point) connected to its Network port. The SQ mixer firmware and SQ4You app must share the same major release version (the first two numbers) but maintenance version numbers do not need to be identical, for example SQ4You V1.5.0 is compatible with SQ firmware V1.5.3. A user must have both ‘SQ4You’ and access to at least one mix allowed in SQ User Permissions. Refer to the Allen & Heath web site for more information and to download the latest SQ mixer firmware.

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

SQ4You4 screens
Smart Assist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Smart Assist at every 3 weeks against SQ4You's every 8 months. SQ4You's advantage is rating (3.2 vs 2.9). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

SQ4You holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 38 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of SQ4You's written reviews are positive against 39% of Smart Assist's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SQ4You ships an update every 8 months, Smart Assist every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SQ4You versus Smart Assist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQ4YouSmart Assist
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (57 ratings) — better2.9 (38 ratings)
Positive reviews40.5% of reviews — better38.6% of reviews
Number of ratings57 — better38
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAllen & Heath LimitedSennheiser electronic SE & Co. KG

Customer experience

SQ4You

All ratings56 ratings
Positive53.6%
Neutral8.9%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive40.5%
Neutral16.2%
Negative43.2%

Smart Assist

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

In-app purchases

None

SQ4You

No in-app purchases

None

Smart Assist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SQ4You free?
SQ4You 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, SQ4You or Smart Assist?
SQ4You is rated higher. SQ4You averages 3.2 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Smart Assist averages 2.9 from 38 ratings.
Do SQ4You or Smart Assist have ads?
Neither SQ4You nor Smart Assist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SQ4You or Smart Assist?
SQ4You ships an update every 8 months, and Smart Assist every 3 weeks. Most recently, SQ4You was updated on November 6, 2026 and Smart Assist on November 3, 2026.

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