Comparison

Smart Assist vs SQ+ MixPad

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

SQ+ MixPad

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SQ+MixPad allows control of an SQ+ console over a wired or wireless network. It can be used simultaneously and independently of the SQ+ surface/hardware controls, so it can provide supplementary local control as well as giving the engineer the freedom to move around and mix from different listening positions. Three devices running SQ+MixPad can be connected and used at the same time as using the SQ+ itself, giving four separate points for control of all mixes. V2.0.3 - This version works with SQ5+, SQ6+ or SQ7+ consoles running firmware V2.0.x Please note: It is NOT compatible with SQ-5, SQ-6, SQ-7 or SQ-Rack mixers. It provides the following: Level and Routing Control - Send levels, panning, assignments, pre/post settings and mutes from all channels to all mixes and from mixes to outputs Send and Return levels for FX and RackUltra FX Routing screen with overview and full control DCA and Mute Group control, including assignments Processing Control - Input channel Preamp/DEEP Preamp Model/HPF/Gate/Insert/PEQ/Compressor Mix channel Ext In/Insert/GEQ/PEQ/Compressor DEEP expanders, compressors and GEQ’s FX Parameters and FX Return PEQ RackUltra FX Parameters and return channel PEQ’s Access to all Libraries Patching – Full patching matrix for all Inputs/Outputs and Tie Lines Access to Patch Library ‘1-to-1’ diagonal block patching Offline Mode – Edit and manage Shows, Scenes and Libraries without a connection to the mixer Transfer entire shows between MixPad and an SQ+ Share/store shows to cloud or email (when available on the device) Other features include – Scene/Cue Management Global filters, scene filters and channel safe control Works with unit User Permissions Copy/Paste and Reset functionality Ganging setup AMM control and setup SQ Drive Control Full control of Signal Generator and assignments 6 custom layers with the ability to copy or use/follow desk layers All input/output/processing metering Meters and Channel RTA view and control Mixer Config PAFL setup and selection Channel naming/colour SoftKey and MIDI strips setup and use Follow mixer Channel/Mix Select option

Screenshots

Smart Assist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Smart Assist at every 3 weeks against SQ+ MixPad's every 2 months. Smart Assist also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Assist ships an update every 3 weeks, SQ+ MixPad every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Smart Assist versus SQ+ MixPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart AssistSQ+ MixPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (38 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings38 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB154 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSennheiser electronic SE & Co. KGAllen & Heath Limited

In-app purchases

None

Smart Assist

No in-app purchases

None

SQ+ MixPad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Assist free?
Smart Assist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SQ+ MixPad free?
SQ+ MixPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart Assist or SQ+ MixPad have ads?
Neither Smart Assist nor SQ+ MixPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Assist or SQ+ MixPad?
Smart Assist ships an update every 3 weeks, and SQ+ MixPad every 2 months. Most recently, Smart Assist was updated on November 3, 2026 and SQ+ MixPad on November 6, 2026.

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