Comparison

Smart Assist vs GigRig G3

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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.

About

GigRig G3

Manage your G3 or G3 Atom music device with this companion app. Download software updates, back up and restore settings, and create editable song lists that can be sent directly to your device via Bluetooth.

Highlights
  • Download software updates via Bluetooth
  • Create backups of device settings
  • Restore device settings from backups
  • Create editable song lists
  • Bluetooth transfer of song lists to G3/Atom
Features
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The official GigRig G3 App is used with TheGigRig G3 and G3 Atom to enable you to: 1. Download and install software updates via G3/Atom’s bluetooth 2. Create backups of all the settings on your G3/Atom, then enable you to restore those settings 3. Create editable Songlists that you can bluetooth directly into your G3 Visit thegigrig.com/support for details on the latest software updates and a comprehensive list of bug fixes.

Screenshots

Smart Assist4 screens
GigRig G34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GigRig G3 at 100% against Smart Assist's 39%. GigRig G3 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.9) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Smart Assist's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (38 vs 3). 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

GigRig G3 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. 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 point the same way: 39% of Smart Assist's written reviews are positive against 100% of GigRig G3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Assist ships an update every 3 weeks, GigRig G3 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Smart Assist versus GigRig G3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart AssistGigRig G3
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (38 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSennheiser electronic SE & Co. KGAudeonic Apps

Customer experience

Smart Assist

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

GigRig G3

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Smart Assist

No in-app purchases

None

GigRig G3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Assist free?
Smart Assist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GigRig G3 free?
GigRig G3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Smart Assist or GigRig G3?
GigRig G3 is rated higher. Smart Assist averages 2.9 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while GigRig G3 averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Smart Assist or GigRig G3 have ads?
Neither Smart Assist nor GigRig G3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Assist or GigRig G3?
Smart Assist ships an update every 3 weeks, and GigRig G3 every 4 months. Most recently, Smart Assist was updated on October 29, 2026 and GigRig G3 on October 24, 2026.

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