Sennheiser Smart Control vs Nothing X
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sennheiser Smart Control
This app allows users to control and customize select Sennheiser soundbars and headphones. Adjust audio settings, manage device connections, and access firmware updates for an enhanced listening experience.
- Device control
- Audio customization
- Firmware updates
- Connectivity management
- Sound settings adjustment
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Nothing X
Manage your smart devices with this platform. Connect and customize smartwatches and earbuds, track health metrics like sleep and heart rate, and monitor fitness activities with real-time data. Syncs with Apple Health for a comprehensive view of your well-being.
- Smart device connection and management
- Personalized function customization
- Real-time health monitoring
- Fitness activity tracking
- Syncs with Apple Health
- GPS for route recording
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Nothing X - Your All-in-One Smart Device Manager Nothing X is a professional smart device control and management platform. It supports quick pairing with its smart watches and earbuds, enabling seamless device connection and efficient management. Device Management - Connect and manage Nothing X smart watches and earbuds, easily controlling all device functions. Personalized Customization - Support for customizing functions on watches and earbuds based on personal usage habits, creating a unique user experience. Health Monitoring - Real-time detection of health data such as sleep quality, heart rate, and blood oxygen. Multi-dimensional tracking of health status provides reference for a healthier lifestyle. Fitness Tracking - Real-time recording of daily activities and fitness data, including running routes, heart rate, and step frequency—all fitness metrics are clearly visible. 【Tips】 - This app supports syncing data to Apple Health, where you can view your health data. - GPS is used for recording running routes and updating watch weather; GPS remains active when the app runs in the background during workouts. - Device functions depend on hardware; detected data is for reference only and not intended for medical diagnosis. 【Contact Us】 If you encounter any issues or have suggestions while using the product, you can submit them by going to "My - Help & Feedback" in Nothing X, or by visiting the link: https://nothing.tech/pages/contact-support.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nothing X at 72% against Sennheiser Smart Control's 23%. Nothing X also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.4). Sennheiser Smart Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Nothing X sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Sennheiser Smart Control asks for nothing beyond the download.
Nothing X holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 3.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Sennheiser Smart Control's written reviews are positive against 72% of Nothing X's.
Sennheiser Smart Control ships an update monthly, Nothing X fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sennheiser Smart Control | Nothing X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (1.5K ratings) | 4.7 (3.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.0% of reviews | 72.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | 3.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 352 MB | 360 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sonova Consumer Hearing GmbH | Nothing Technology Limited |
Customer experience
Sennheiser Smart Control
Nothing X
User reviews
Sennheiser Smart Control
From 1.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Seamless connectivity
- 👍 Intuitive user interface
- 🎨 Customizable sound settings
- 💡 Useful features like sound zones
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔌 Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity
- 🔍 Difficult to find/connect devices
- 🔧 Buggy firmware updates
- 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive navigation
Nothing X
From 3.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent sound quality
- 👍 Great value for the price
- 🔒 Robust noise cancellation
- 💡 Customizable EQ and settings
- 👍 Comfortable and secure fit
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues and random disconnects
- 🔋 Battery life could be better
- 🐛 Inconsistent touch controls
- 🐛 Bugs with firmware updates
- 🐛 Unreliable noise cancellation and transparency mode
Bugs and requests
Sennheiser Smart Control
Reported bugs
4 issues- App unable to find/connect to paired headphones
- EQ settings not saving properly
- Firmware update process frequently fails
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Option to disable touch controls
- Ability to turn off ANC and transparency mode
- More granular EQ controls
- Persistent settings across power cycles
- Widgets for quick access to common functions
Nothing X
Reported bugs
4 issues- Right earbud randomly stops working
- App fails to connect to earbuds
- EQ settings reset unexpectedly
- Noise cancellation turns on/off randomly
Requested features
5 requests- More granular EQ controls
- Ability to disable all touch controls
- Home screen widget for battery levels
- Integration with voice assistants
- Improved wind noise reduction
In-app purchases
Sennheiser Smart Control
No in-app purchases
Nothing X
- 120-Minute Pack$2.49
- 300-Minute Pack$5.99
- 1200-Minute Pack$22.99
Questions
Is Sennheiser Smart Control free?
Is Nothing X free?
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