Comparison

Smart Assist vs Router by dgApps

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

Router by dgApps

This app enables multiple OSC applications to connect to a DiGiCo SD or Quantum desk. It allows engineers to authorize specific faders or nodes for user control, enhancing live sound mixing capabilities.

Highlights
  • Connects multiple OSC apps
  • Supports DiGiCo SD/Quantum desks
  • Authorizes fader/node control
  • Remote control management
  • Live sound mixing enhancement
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Router by dgApps connects multiple OSC apps by dgApps to one DiGiCo SD or Quantum desk the dgApps way! Faders by dgApps is currently available on the App Store with other apps to follow. Router gives the engineer the ability to authorise (or not!) every node or fader that a user running Faders wishes to control. Router was successfully used by Gorillaz on the Strange Time Streams in December 2020, and at the O2 Arena London and the Boardmasters Festival in August 2021.

Screenshots

Smart Assist4 screens
Router by dgApps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Router by dgApps at 5.0 against Smart Assist's 2.9. Smart Assist's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Router by dgApps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $28.99 per month. Smart Assist asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Router by dgApps 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Assist ships an update every 3 weeks, Router by dgApps every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Smart Assist versus Router by dgApps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart AssistRouter by dgApps
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (38 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings38 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSennheiser electronic SE & Co. KGdgApps

Customer experience

Smart Assist

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

Router by dgApps

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Smart Assist

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Router by dgApps

Subscriptions2
  • Router Monthly Subscription$28.991 Month
  • Router Annual Subscription$239.991 Year

Questions

Is Smart Assist free?
Smart Assist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Router by dgApps free?
Router by dgApps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart Assist or Router by dgApps?
Router by dgApps is rated higher. Smart Assist averages 2.9 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Router by dgApps averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Smart Assist or Router by dgApps have ads?
Neither Smart Assist nor Router by dgApps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Assist or Router by dgApps?
Smart Assist ships an update every 3 weeks, and Router by dgApps every 12 months. Most recently, Smart Assist was updated on November 3, 2026 and Router by dgApps on October 29, 2026.

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