Comparison

Hegel Remote 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

Hegel Remote

Control your compatible Hegel amplifier remotely over your network. Adjust volume, mute, select inputs, and manage presets with ease. This app provides a convenient way to interact with your audio equipment.

Highlights
  • Network scan for amplifiers
  • Manual IP input
  • Eco mode control
  • Volume and mute control
  • Input selection and naming
  • Preset volume settings
Features
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Hegel Remote turns your iPhone and iPad into a calm, clear remote for your Hegel amplifier. It talks to the amp directly over your own Wi-Fi network: no account, no cloud, no ads. THE REMOTE • Power, mute, inputs and volume on one screen • A large volume gauge: drag it, tap the buttons, or hold a number to glide there gradually • A live picture of your amp that shows its display, input and volume • Presets: your favourite input at the right volume, one tap away • On iPad, presets and inputs are always in view, also in a small window next to another app • Works with VoiceOver MADE YOURS • Name your inputs (Vinyl, TV, Streamer) and hide the ones you don't use • Give an input its own volume, set the moment you switch to it • Night volume limit: a highest volume for the late hours • More than one Hegel? Add them all, at home or in your holiday home, and switch with a tap • Share your setup with another iPhone or iPad through a QR code • Gentle haptics and animations, each of which you can switch off OUTSIDE THE APP • Home Screen widgets, including one with your presets • Lock Screen widgets • Controls for Control Center and the Lock Screen: power, mute, volume up and down (iOS 18 and later) • Siri and Shortcuts: turn the amp on or off, louder or quieter, mute it, or switch to an input or preset by its name ("Switch Hegel Remote to Vinyl"), also from an automation at bedtime • Apple Watch: power, mute, volume, inputs and presets on your wrist SUPPORTED AMPLIFIERS Hegel Röst, H95, H120, H190, H190V, H390 and H590, and the streaming amplifiers H150, H200, H400 and H600, connected to your network. The app finds your amp by itself, or you enter its IP address. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed or supported by Hegel in any way.

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

Hegel Remote4 screens
Sennheiser Smart Control Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sennheiser Smart Control Plus at Free against Hegel Remote's $8.99. Sennheiser Smart Control Plus also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (5K vs 9). On review sentiment, 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

Sennheiser Smart Control Plus is free to download; Hegel Remote costs $8.99 up front. 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 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sennheiser Smart Control Plus has 5K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Hegel Remote's written reviews are positive against 72% of Sennheiser Smart Control Plus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hegel Remote versus Sennheiser Smart Control Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHegel RemoteSennheiser Smart Control Plus
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (9 ratings)4.8 (5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.5% of reviews — better72.0% of reviews
Number of ratings95K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB190 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThijs LangenhuijsenSonova Consumer Hearing GmbH

Customer experience

Hegel Remote

All ratings9 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive73.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.5%

Sennheiser Smart Control Plus

All ratings4,557 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews640 reviews
Positive72.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

Hegel Remote

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

None

Hegel Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Sennheiser Smart Control Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hegel Remote free?
Hegel Remote costs $8.99, 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, Hegel Remote or Sennheiser Smart Control Plus?
Sennheiser Smart Control Plus is rated higher. Hegel Remote averages 3.3 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Sennheiser Smart Control Plus averages 4.8 from 5K ratings.
Do Hegel Remote or Sennheiser Smart Control Plus have ads?
Neither Hegel Remote nor Sennheiser Smart Control Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hegel Remote or Sennheiser Smart Control Plus?
Hegel Remote ships an update monthly, and Sennheiser Smart Control Plus monthly. Most recently, Hegel Remote was updated on October 25, 2026 and Sennheiser Smart Control Plus on October 28, 2026.

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