Comparison

Smart Assist vs V

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

V

This application allows for custom remote control of NST Audio processors on a network. It enables adjustments to channel gains, output sources, preset recalls, and metering. The configuration is stored within the audio system for automatic setup, and user PINs can be configured for secure access.

Highlights
  • Custom remote control
  • Networked device management
  • Channel and matrix gain adjustment
  • Output source selection
  • Preset recall
  • Metering
  • User PIN security
Features
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V-Remote is programmed using the NST Audio D-Net application, and can be set-up to allow control of one or more NST Audio processors connected to the same network*. V-Remote allows multiple pages of custom remote access to the following parameters : Channel and matrix gains Output source selection Preset recall Metering Multiple parameters across multiple devices can be assigned to a single control allowing, for example, different presets to all be recalled on different units, or gains adjusted at the same time via a single control. Crucially, the configuration of the app is stored within the audio system so anyone can download the app and it will configure itself automatically with no programming. To keep the controls secure, multiple users with PINs can also be configured, with individual user’s access set as required.

Screenshots

Smart Assist4 screens
V2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: V at 100% against Smart Assist's 39%. V also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.9). Smart Assist's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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

V 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. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Smart Assist's written reviews are positive against 100% of V's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Assist ships an update every 3 weeks, V every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Smart Assist versus V: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart AssistV
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (38 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSennheiser electronic SE & Co. KGNST Audio

Customer experience

Smart Assist

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

V

All ratings1 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

V

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Assist free?
Smart Assist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is V free?
V is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Smart Assist or V?
V is rated higher. Smart Assist averages 2.9 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while V averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Smart Assist or V have ads?
Neither Smart Assist nor V shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Assist or V?
Smart Assist ships an update every 3 weeks, and V every 5 weeks. Most recently, Smart Assist was updated on November 3, 2026 and V on November 4, 2026.

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