Comparison

Midbass Distribution vs SmartController

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

Head to head
About

Midbass Distribution

Features
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The Midbass Distribution App is the brand new way of quickly and securely placing your orders with Midbass Distribution. Once registered, you can browse our product listings or search for products by product code, by description or by scanning a barcode with your device’s camera. Quickly and easily browse our stocklist availability, place orders and receive special promotions and discounts, all from your smartphone or tablet. How can the Midbass Distribution App benefit you? - Completely free to install and use. - Fast order entry saving time and money - Promotions and discounts are highlighted How does Midbass Distribution App work? Register and process orders in 5 Easy Steps using the Midbass Distribution App: 1) Open the App on your smartphone 2) Browse our product range or search by product code, name or barcode image 3) Check our stocklist pricing 4) Place your order, then click and submit (partial orders can also be saved in the cloud to finish at a later date, on any compatible device) 5) Your order will be quickly processed and goods dispatched in line with our usual delivery terms. Click Install - to start downloading the free App from the App Store and start saving time and money when ordering from Midbass Distribution.

About

SmartController

Features
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Brigade’s new SmartController dongle and app allows users to remotely configure a Brigade MDR via the SmartController app. Features include – β€’ Display live information including device, storage and network status β€’ Playback footage stored on the MDR β€’ View live images from the MDR β€’ Create exclusive Wi-fi hotspots so that mobile devices can connect to individual MDRs β€’ Export data, upgrade firmware, load configuration data and much more For more information on SmartController and Mobile Digital Recording, visit - https://brigade-electronics.com/mdr-hub/

Screenshots

Midbass Distribution4 screens
SmartController4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SmartController at 9.0 against Midbass Distribution's 13.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Midbass Distribution ships an update every 24 months, SmartController every 12 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Midbass Distribution versus SmartController: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMidbass DistributionSmartController
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 12 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size46 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdventoris LimitedBrigade Electronics Group PLC

In-app purchases

None

Midbass Distribution

No in-app purchases

None

SmartController

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Midbass Distribution free?
Midbass Distribution is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartController free?
SmartController is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Midbass Distribution or SmartController have ads?
Neither Midbass Distribution nor SmartController shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Midbass Distribution or SmartController?
Midbass Distribution ships an update every 24 months, and SmartController every 12 months. Most recently, Midbass Distribution was updated on November 11, 2026 and SmartController on November 11, 2026.

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