Comparison

Smart Assist vs Show Mix

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Smart Assist4 screens
Show Mix3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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 2.5. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Smart Assist versus Show Mix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart AssistShow Mix
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (38 ratings) — better2.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews38.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSennheiser electronic SE & Co. KGEmpower Tribe Innovations DE GmbH

Customer experience

Smart Assist

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

Show Mix

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Smart Assist

No in-app purchases

None

Show Mix

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Assist free?
Smart Assist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Show Mix free?
Show Mix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Smart Assist or Show Mix?
Smart Assist is rated higher. Smart Assist averages 2.9 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Show Mix averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Smart Assist or Show Mix have ads?
Neither Smart Assist nor Show Mix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Assist or Show Mix?
Smart Assist ships an update every 3 weeks, and Show Mix every 2 months. Most recently, Smart Assist was updated on November 3, 2026 and Show Mix on November 4, 2026.

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