Smart Assist vs Show Mix
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Show Mix
Control your compatible loudspeakers wirelessly via Bluetooth. Adjust input/output levels, EQ, and general speaker settings. Update firmware and manage master/slave configurations remotely.
- Remote control of rear panel settings
- Adjust input and output levels
- Select EQ settings
- Control general speaker settings
- Update speaker firmware
- Master/slave mode configuration
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Wireless remote control of all rear panel settings of the following loud speakers: B1X and B6X The loudspeakers use Bluetooth wireless technology to communicate with the app, so you will need a mobile device running iOS 14 or higher. Show Mix allows the user to: Remotely control input and output levels, plus EQ selection Remotely control general speaker settings (including lock functionality) Update speaker firmware (notification on settings screen when connected to the Internet) In master / slave mode: - Adjust analog inputs individually per speaker or general Bluetooth wireless technology input level - Set balance for the speaker output The app does not play any sound. It is for remote control purposes only. Music level indicators are located above the input wheels.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Show Mix at 100% against Smart Assist's 39%. Smart Assist's advantage is rating (2.9 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (38 vs 2). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Smart Assist holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Assist has 38 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of Smart Assist's written reviews are positive against 100% of Show Mix's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Smart Assist ships an update every 3 weeks, Show Mix every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart Assist | Show Mix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (38 ratings) — better | 2.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 38.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sennheiser electronic SE & Co. KG | Empower Tribe Innovations DE GmbH |
Customer experience
Smart Assist
Show Mix
In-app purchases
Smart Assist
No in-app purchases
Show Mix
No in-app purchases







