PHIATON vs Sennheiser Smart Control Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PHIATON
Control and personalize your compatible audio devices with this app. Adjust noise cancellation, customize sound quality with an equalizer, and manage device settings. It also helps you locate your product and access user guides.
- Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) control
- Customizable Equalizer (EQ)
- Device name editing
- Firmware updates
- Product location mapping
- Access owner's guide
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The PHIATON App provides sound control and personalization features for your PHIATON audio products. Models released before March 2022 (BonoBuds, 900 LEGACY, BOLT BT 700, etc.) are not supported. Compatibility: The PHIATON app currently works only with the BonoBuds Pro and will work with additional products in the future. Availability: The PHIATON app is a free app and is compatible with most iOS systems. With the PHIATON app, you can easily connect products, check the battery level, and manage various Bluetooth connections. Even first-time users can easily use the app Enhance your PHIATON experience with these key features: [Key Features] ANC: Easily change the settings between noise canceling (ANC) and ambient sound modes on the BonoBuds Pro earphones. EQ: Use the equalizer to customize and personalize the sound quality. Edit Name : Change the name of the registered device Firmware Update : Improve the performance and stay up to date with the latest software and firmware updates for your product. Mapping: Find the location where the registered product was last connected to the APP. Owner's Guide : Check the detailed user manual of the registered device. [Precautions] *Some functions may not work properly depending on the smartphone device being used. [Optional Permission Access] Bluetooth: Required to connect to a device. Location: Required to use the Map function. *App can be used even if you do not agree to the permissions, but there may be restrictions on the use of some functions.
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 rating: Sennheiser Smart Control Plus at 4.8 against PHIATON's 3.7. Sennheiser Smart Control Plus also leads on ratings volume (5K vs 3). 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
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 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sennheiser Smart Control Plus has 5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PHIATON | Sennheiser Smart Control Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 4.8 (5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 5K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 190 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CRESYN CO.,LTD | Sonova Consumer Hearing GmbH |
Customer experience
PHIATON
Sennheiser Smart Control Plus
Bugs and requests
PHIATON
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
PHIATON
No in-app purchases
Sennheiser Smart Control Plus
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is PHIATON free?
Is Sennheiser Smart Control Plus free?
Which has better reviews, PHIATON or Sennheiser Smart Control Plus?
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