Sennheiser Smart Control vs Rift Counter
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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Do you own one of the following products? Then please download our Smart Control Plus app instead. MOMENTUM 5, MOMENTUM True Wireless 5, HDB 630, MOMENTUM 4, MOMENTUM True Wireless 4, MOMENTUM Sport, MOMENTUM True Wireless 3, ACCENTUM, ACCENTUM Plus, ACCENTUM True Wireless, CX True Wireless, CX Plus True Wireless, CX 500 True Wireless Use this Smart Control app for Sennheiser AMBEO soundbars and the following headphones. AMBEO Soundbar Max, AMBEO Soundbar Plus, AMBEO Soundbar Mini, MOMENTUM 3, MOMENTUM True Wireless, MOMENTUM True Wireless 2, SPORT True Wireless, CX 150BT, CX 350BT, CX 400BT True Wireless, IE 80S BT, PXC 550, PXC 550-II, HD 350BT, HD 450BT, HD 450SE, HD 458BT
Rift Counter
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Rift Counter is a fast, offline score tracker for two players sharing one iPhone at the table. Track points towards victory with dedicated Conquer and Hold controls, roll a shared animated D20, undo mistakes, and keep both players’ scores visible at a glance. Key features: • Two-player shared tabletop layout • Eight-point score tracking • Dedicated Conquer +1 and Hold +1 scoring • Shared animated D20 • Player names and selectable visual identity • Undo for accidental changes • Deliberate reset for a new match • Offline operation • Local-only active match data No account. No ads. No subscription. No card database. No deck builder. No internet connection required. Rift Counter is a manual table aid and an unofficial companion for physical tabletop card play. It does not simulate or resolve cards, calculate costs, enforce rules, track battlefield state, or replace physical cards and the physical play surface. Rift Counter was created under Riot Games' "Legal Jibber Jabber" policy using assets owned by Riot Games. Riot Games does not endorse or sponsor this project.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Rift Counter at daily against Sennheiser Smart Control's monthly. Sennheiser Smart Control's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sennheiser Smart Control ships an update monthly, Rift Counter daily. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sennheiser Smart Control | Rift Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (1.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 23.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 352 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sonova Consumer Hearing GmbH | Bryan Mc Namara |
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
Rift Counter
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sennheiser Smart Control
No in-app purchases
Rift Counter
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Sennheiser Smart Control free?
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Do Sennheiser Smart Control or Rift Counter have ads?
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