Comparison

Smart Assist vs SQ+ 4You

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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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
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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+ 4You

This app provides personal monitor mixing control for compatible SQ+ mixers. It allows musicians to customize their own monitor mix on stage using a smartphone or tablet, controlling individual channel levels, EQ, and more.

Highlights
  • Control individual monitor mixes
  • Assign controllable sources
  • View channel names and meters
  • Adjust channel send levels and pan
  • Create custom channel groups
  • Control mix EQ and compression
  • Lock mix settings
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SQ+4You release V2.0.2 This version is for SQ mixers running V2.0.* firmware. Please note: It is NOT compatible with SQ-5, SQ-6, SQ-7 or SQ-Rack mixers. SQ+4You is a personal monitor mixing app for the SQ+ mixer giving you customised control of your own monitor mix on stage using a smart phone or tablet.
 It is for remote control of a single mix (it does not pass audio), and connects to the SQ+ via a wireless router.

 SQ+4You allows you to: - Choose any Aux mix to control - Assign which sources to control (Channels, FX returns, Groups) - View channels numbers, names and meters - Control individual channel send levels and pan - Assign up to 4 groups of channels to level trim wheels - Create a 'Me' group for quick control of your own channels - Name each group - Control the Aux mix level and mute - Control the Aux mix PEQ, Graphic EQ and Compressor - Lock the mix and/or processing to prevent user error Requirements: An Allen & Heath SQ+ mixing console with a wireless router (wireless access point) connected to its Network port. The SQ+ mixer firmware and SQ+4You app must share the same major release version (the first two numbers) but maintenance version numbers do not need to be identical, for example SQ+4You V2.0.0 is compatible with SQ firmware V2.0.3. A user must have both ‘SQ+4You’ and access to at least one mix allowed in the SQ+ User Permissions. Refer to the Allen & Heath web site for more information and to download the latest SQ+ mixer firmware.

Screenshots

SQ+ 4You4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SQ+ 4You at 5.0 against Smart Assist's 2.9. Smart Assist's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 1). 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

SQ+ 4You 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Smart Assist versus SQ+ 4You: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart AssistSQ+ 4You
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (38 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings38 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSennheiser electronic SE & Co. KGAllen & Heath Limited

In-app purchases

None

Smart Assist

No in-app purchases

None

SQ+ 4You

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Assist free?
Smart Assist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SQ+ 4You free?
SQ+ 4You is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Smart Assist or SQ+ 4You?
SQ+ 4You is rated higher. Smart Assist averages 2.9 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while SQ+ 4You averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Smart Assist or SQ+ 4You have ads?
Neither Smart Assist nor SQ+ 4You shows ads.

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