Comparison

Smart Assist vs DIGIPAD

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

DIGIPAD

Wirelessly control your digital mixer from your tablet, smartphone, or PC. Adjust all mixing parameters with an intuitive interface, transforming performances into professional sound experiences. Save and recall up to 10 scenes for complete mixer configuration.

Highlights
  • Wireless control of DIGIPAD8 mixer
  • Full mixing parameter adjustment
  • Intuitive interface for all displays
  • Control preamp, EQ, sends, and effects
  • Manage Bluetooth and USB inputs/outputs
  • Save and recall up to 10 mixer scenes
Features
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The new multi-platform DIGIPAD app, available for tablets, smartphones and PC, lets you wirelessly control your PROEL DIGIPAD8 digital mixer. Thanks to the mixer's built-in Wi-Fi interface, you always have all your mixing parameters at your fingertips, with an intuitive interface optimized for both large and compact displays. Whether you're a musician, producer, or sound engineer, with DIGIPAD you're always in control of your mix, transforming every performance into a professional sound experience. The DIGIPAD App offers complete remote control of all DIGIPAD8 mixer functions: • Preamp Gain, Phase, Delay, Level, Pan, Mute, and Solo on all channels • 48V power supply on mic channels • 4-band EQ with LPF and HPF, Gate, and Compressor on all channels • 2 AUX sends • Studio-quality reverb • Main Mix and Aux 1 & 2 with 4-band EQ with LPF and HPF, Limiter, and Delay • Control of the Bluetooth input and USB In/Out interface • 10 scenes that can be saved and recalled with the complete mixer configuration

Screenshots

Smart Assist4 screens
DIGIPAD4 screens

Verdict

The call

Smart Assist and DIGIPAD both sit at 2.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 39% of Smart Assist's written reviews are positive against 0% of DIGIPAD's. Smart Assist also leads on ratings volume (38 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.9 for Smart Assist against 3.0 for DIGIPAD. 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 are what separate them: 39% of Smart Assist's written reviews are positive against 0% of DIGIPAD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Assist ships an update every 3 weeks, DIGIPAD every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Smart Assist versus DIGIPAD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart AssistDIGIPAD
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (38 ratings)3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings38 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSennheiser electronic SE & Co. KGProel

Customer experience

Smart Assist

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

DIGIPAD

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Smart Assist

No in-app purchases

None

DIGIPAD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Assist free?
Smart Assist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DIGIPAD free?
DIGIPAD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Smart Assist or DIGIPAD?
DIGIPAD is rated higher. Smart Assist averages 2.9 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while DIGIPAD averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Smart Assist or DIGIPAD have ads?
Neither Smart Assist nor DIGIPAD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Assist or DIGIPAD?
Smart Assist ships an update every 3 weeks, and DIGIPAD every 2 months. Most recently, Smart Assist was updated on November 3, 2026 and DIGIPAD on October 30, 2026.

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