Comparison

Avantis MixPad 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

Avantis MixPad

This app provides wireless mobile control for a specific digital mixer, allowing engineers to adjust sound from anywhere in a room or on stage. It offers independent control for multiple users and supports various mixing functions like fader levels, EQ, and effects.

Highlights
  • Wireless control for Avantis digital mixer
  • Adjust fader levels, mutes, and pan
  • Control Aux, FX, and Matrix sends
  • Manage Preamp Gain, Pad, and 48V
  • Access EQ, Gate, Comp/Ducker, and Delays
  • Scene recall and channel naming
  • Signal generator and metering
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Avantis MixPad is an engineer’s mixing tool providing wireless mobile control for the Allen & Heath Avantis digital mixer. It gives you the freedom to walk the room or stage and control the sound right where it is needed. Avantis MixPad and the Avantis mixer can work together to provide simultaneous control of independent functions, for example one engineer using the mixer to mix front-of-house sound, and another using the iPad to mix monitors on stage. Several iPads can be connected, each providing independent control. Avantis MixPad is intended for working with the live mix and channel processing. Things you can control: - Fader levels, mutes, pan - Aux and FX sends, routing and Pre/Post switching - Matrix sends, routing and Pre/Post switching - DCA masters and assignments - Preamp Gain, Pad and 48V - Trim and Polarity - HPF, Gate, PEQ, NEQ, Comp/Ducker, Delays - RTA function - Scene Recall - Channel names and colour - PAFL select - Signal Generator Control - Full signal metering - 3 Custom strips for personalised channel layout - 24 SoftKeys (18 SoftKeys on Avantis Solo) - Tap Tempo - FX Parameters - Library Recall Avantis MixPad is not intended for system setup . The following functions are not available at the iPad: - RackUltra FX Parameters - Input source, insert and output patchbay - Channel ganging - Aux source routing options - Scene Store - Scene Recall Filters and Safes edit - Show memory store and recall - Talkback - System configuration, options and preferences - User Profile management and permissions Requirements: An Allen & Heath Avantis mixer with a suitable wireless router or access point connected to one of its Network ports. This version of MixPad can connect to Avantis mixers running: - Avantis Firmware V2.00 or subsequent V2.0x maintenance releases. - Avantis Firmware V1.30 or subsequent V1.3x maintenance releases, when the Firmware compatibility mode setting is enabled. This can be found in the iOS Settings / Avantis MixPad. You will need to shut down (force quit) the app and restart it for changes to take effect. Refer to the Allen & Heath website for more information and to download the latest 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

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Avantis MixPad at 3.4 against Smart Assist's 2.9. Smart Assist's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 16 months) and review sentiment (39% vs 30%). On price, ratings volume, 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

Avantis MixPad holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 38 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of Avantis MixPad's written reviews are positive against 39% of Smart Assist's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Avantis MixPad ships an update every 16 months, Smart Assist every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Avantis MixPad versus Smart Assist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAvantis MixPadSmart Assist
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (13 ratings) — better2.9 (38 ratings)
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews38.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1338 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAllen & Heath LimitedSennheiser electronic SE & Co. KG

Customer experience

Avantis MixPad

All ratings12 ratings
Positive41.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral30.0%
Negative40.0%

Smart Assist

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

In-app purchases

None

Avantis MixPad

No in-app purchases

None

Smart Assist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Avantis MixPad free?
Avantis MixPad 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, Avantis MixPad or Smart Assist?
Avantis MixPad is rated higher. Avantis MixPad averages 3.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Smart Assist averages 2.9 from 38 ratings.
Do Avantis MixPad or Smart Assist have ads?
Neither Avantis MixPad nor Smart Assist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Avantis MixPad or Smart Assist?
Avantis MixPad ships an update every 16 months, and Smart Assist every 3 weeks. Most recently, Avantis MixPad was updated on October 21, 2026 and Smart Assist on October 29, 2026.

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