Comparison

G vs Sennheiser Smart Control Plus

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

Head to head
About

G

Connect your G-SHOCK watch to your smartphone to access enhanced mobile functions. Manage watch settings, create training plans, and analyze your health and activity data. Receive smartphone notifications directly on your wrist.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth watch connection
  • Time adjustment and setting
  • Create training plans
  • Analyze life log data (steps, heart rate)
  • Analyze activity log data (distance, time)
  • Link with external services (Apple Health, Strava)
Features
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●Description This is the basic application for connecting and communicating with a Bluetooth(R) v4.0 enabled G-SHOCK. Pairing the watch with your smartphone enables use of a variety of different Mobile Link functions that greatly enhance the smartphone experience. The G-SHOCK MOVE app also simplifies certain watch operations by letting you perform them on your phone screen. You can check smartphone notifications (incoming calls, incoming e-mails, etc) on your watch. ●Features of G-SHOCK MOVE app The following functions are available if you paired the G-SHOCK MOVE app with a supported watch. - Time adjustment and setting of the watch - Create Training Plans - Display and analyze life log data such as steps, heart rate*, etc., measured by the watch - Display and analyze activity log data such as distance, time, heart rate*, training effect*, etc., measured by the watch - Linkage (export) with external services such as Apple Health, Strava, etc *Heart rate model only Visit the website below for details. http://world.g-shock.com/

About

Sennheiser Smart Control Plus

This application provides advanced control and personalization for compatible Sennheiser headphones. Users can customize audio, manage noise cancellation, update firmware, and locate their devices. It offers features like Sound Zones and a Fit Test for an enhanced listening experience.

Highlights
  • Firmware Updates
  • Customizable Equalizer
  • Sound Personalization
  • Sound Zones
  • Fit Test
  • Find Headphones
  • Noise Cancellation Control
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Introducing Sennheiser Smart Control Plus: The Ultimate Sound Control App for Your Sennheiser Headphones Compatibility: Sennheiser Smart Control Plus works with a wide range of Sennheiser products, including MOMENTUM True Wireless 5, ACCENTUM Clip, MOMENTUM 5, HDB 630, MOMENTUM 4, MOMENTUM True Wireless 4, ACCENTUM Plus, ACCENTUM, ACCENTUM True Wireless, MOMENTUM Sport, ACCENTUM True Wireless, MOMENTUM True Wireless 3, CX TW, CX Sport TW, CX TW Plus. Please note that feature availability may vary depending on the product. Experience unparalleled sound control and personalization with Sennheiser Smart Control Plus, the next-generation app designed to enhance your Sennheiser headphones. With a sleek, modern interface and a host of innovative features, Smart Control Plus puts you in command of your audio experience like never before. - Firmware Updates: Keep your devices running smoothly with the latest software and firmware updates. - My Sound: Customize your audio with a powerful combination of Equalizer, Sound Personalization, Sound Check, and EQ presets. - Sound Zones: Automatically adjust your audio settings based on your current location. - Fit Test: Ensure the perfect fit for your earbuds with our intuitive Fit Test feature. - Find Headphones: Never lose your headphones again with the built-in Find Headphones function. - Auracast Assistant: Seamlessly manage your Auracast-enabled devices. - Noise Cancellation and Transparency: Effortlessly configure and control noise cancellation and transparency settings. Upgrade Now: To access these exciting new features, please upgrade to Sennheiser Smart Control Plus. Enjoy enhanced stability, improved performance, and a future-proof app designed to evolve with your needs. Upgrade to Sennheiser Smart Control Plus and take control of your sound experience today!

Screenshots

G4 screens
Sennheiser Smart Control Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sennheiser Smart Control Plus at 72% against G's 17%. Sennheiser Smart Control Plus also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (4.9K vs 843). G's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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

Sennheiser Smart Control Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sennheiser Smart Control Plus has 4.9K ratings behind it against 843, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of G's written reviews are positive against 72% of Sennheiser Smart Control Plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

G ships an update every 2 months, Sennheiser Smart Control Plus monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
G versus Sennheiser Smart Control Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGSennheiser Smart Control Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (843 ratings)4.8 (4.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.4% of reviews72.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8434.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB190 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.Sonova Consumer Hearing GmbH

Customer experience

G

All ratings840 ratings
Positive67.9%
Neutral6.1%
Negative26.1%
Written reviews913 reviews
Positive17.4%
Neutral13.8%
Negative68.8%

Sennheiser Smart Control Plus

All ratings4,557 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews632 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral8.1%
Negative19.8%

User reviews

G

From 843 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works great
  • 👍 Functional app
  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Connects well with watch

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes often
  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 App freezes/hangs
  • 🐛 Unreliable
  • 🐛 Buggy

Sennheiser Smart Control Plus

From 4.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🍻 ANC OFF/ON control
  • 👍 Seamless functionality
  • 🚀 Fluid and responsive
  • 💡 Customizable EQ presets
  • 👍 Helpful app features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Firmware update problems
  • 🐛 Headphone detection problems
  • 🔋 Battery life concerns
  • 👎 Dysfunctional app

Bugs and requests

G

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Unable to log in or create account
  • Inaccurate step/activity tracking
  • Tide data is incorrect
  • Fails to update watch firmware
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  • App not compatible with new devices/OS versions

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add more activity tracking options
  • Improve notification management
  • Add iPhone widget
  • Allow customization of alarms and vibration
  • Improve tide data accuracy
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  • Add external heart rate monitor support
  • Improve data syncing with Apple Health
  • Add sleep tracking

Sennheiser Smart Control Plus

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Headphones not detected in sound personalization
  • Headphones not connecting to app
  • Firmware update issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Widget for easier control
  • Transfer devices from old app
  • iPad mode
  • Audio cable options

In-app purchases

None

G

No in-app purchases

None

Sennheiser Smart Control Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is G free?
G is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sennheiser Smart Control Plus free?
Sennheiser Smart Control Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, G or Sennheiser Smart Control Plus?
Sennheiser Smart Control Plus is rated higher. G averages 3.8 out of 5 from 843 ratings, while Sennheiser Smart Control Plus averages 4.8 from 4.9K ratings.
Do G or Sennheiser Smart Control Plus have ads?
Neither G nor Sennheiser Smart Control Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, G or Sennheiser Smart Control Plus?
G ships an update every 2 months, and Sennheiser Smart Control Plus monthly. Most recently, G was updated on October 21, 2026 and Sennheiser Smart Control Plus on October 22, 2026.

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