Comparison

Avantis OneMix 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 OneMix

This app allows musicians to control their personal monitor mixes wirelessly from an iPad. It offers individual control over monitor levels, EQ, and effects, with an admin mode for custom setup. Requires an Avantis mixer and compatible firmware.

Highlights
  • Personal monitor (Aux) mix control
  • Individual musician control
  • Customizable layers and strip assignments
  • Control over EQ, compression, and sends
  • Admin mode for setup
  • SoftKey assignment
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OneMix is a cut down version of the Avantis MixPad app that locks control to a single Aux (monitor) mix. Multiple iPads may be set up by the 'Admin' user to give each musician customised personal monitor control via Wi-Fi connection to the Avantis mixer without the risk of affecting the other monitors or FOH main mix. Avantis OneMix can be configured to provide as much or as little control as needed. Logon as a User provides personal control of: - One monitor (Aux) master level and mute - Monitor master PEQ, NEQ and Comp if enabled - Send levels and stereo pan to the monitor - Send Mute, Gate, PEQ, NEQ, Comp if enabled - SoftKeys Logon as Admin allows custom setup: - Set a OneMix session name to identify the user - Choose an Aux (monitor) mix - Assign a 'My Mix' layer and up to 3 custom layers - Assign up to 8 strips on My Mix layer, 32 on custom layers - Assign sends - Inputs, FX returns, Groups - Assign DCA masters - Assign SoftKeys - Assign blank spaces in layers - Name each layer - Enable or disable channel processing and mutes or assigns per layer Requirements: An Allen & Heath Avantis mixer with a suitable wireless router or access point connected to one of its Network ports. This version of OneMix 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 OneMix. 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
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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.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Smart Assist at every 3 weeks against Avantis OneMix's every 16 months. Smart Assist also leads on rating (2.9 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (38 vs 3). Avantis OneMix's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 39%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Smart Assist holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Assist has 38 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Avantis OneMix'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 OneMix ships an update every 16 months, Smart Assist every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Avantis OneMix versus Smart Assist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAvantis OneMixSmart Assist
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (3 ratings)2.9 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better38.6% of reviews
Number of ratings338 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAllen & Heath LimitedSennheiser electronic SE & Co. KG

Customer experience

Avantis OneMix

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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 OneMix

No in-app purchases

None

Smart Assist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Avantis OneMix free?
Avantis OneMix 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 OneMix or Smart Assist?
Smart Assist is rated higher. Avantis OneMix averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Smart Assist averages 2.9 from 38 ratings.
Do Avantis OneMix or Smart Assist have ads?
Neither Avantis OneMix nor Smart Assist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Avantis OneMix or Smart Assist?
Avantis OneMix ships an update every 16 months, and Smart Assist every 3 weeks. Most recently, Avantis OneMix was updated on October 22, 2026 and Smart Assist on October 15, 2026.

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