Ascend Audio vs Sennheiser Smart Control Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ascend Audio
This utility app helps users set up and control the Dutch & Dutch 8c audio system. It allows for custom filter profiles, room correction, and mode adjustments. Users can also manage firmware updates through the application.
- Initial setup guidance
- Custom filter profiles
- Room correction
- Input and phase mode switching
- Firmware updates
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Ascend is the companion app for the Dutch & Dutch 8c. It guides you through the initial set-up and offers fine-grained control over the system's features. This includes setting up custom filter profiles, room correction, switching input and phase mode as well as updating firmware.
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.
- 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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sennheiser Smart Control Plus at 72% against Ascend Audio's 20%. Sennheiser Smart Control Plus also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (5K vs 2). Ascend Audio's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sennheiser Smart Control Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sennheiser Smart Control Plus has 5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Ascend Audio's written reviews are positive against 72% of Sennheiser Smart Control Plus's.
Ascend Audio ships an update every 4 months, Sennheiser Smart Control Plus monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ascend Audio | Sennheiser Smart Control Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) | 4.8 (5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 72.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 190 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dutch & Dutch | Sonova Consumer Hearing GmbH |
Customer experience
Ascend Audio
Sennheiser Smart Control Plus
Bugs and requests
Ascend Audio
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Ascend Audio
No in-app purchases
Sennheiser Smart Control Plus
No in-app purchases
Questions
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