Comparison

MonkeyMote for foobar2000 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

MonkeyMote for foobar2000

Control your music playback wirelessly from your iPhone or iPod touch. This app connects to foobar2000 on your PC via WiFi, allowing you to manage playback, view song details, and control playlists. It also offers optional audio streaming to your device.

Highlights
  • Playback control
  • Display song information, lyrics, and cover art
  • Playlist management
  • Media library browsing and searching
  • Audio streaming (in-app purchase)
  • Party Mode
Features
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MonkeyMote for foobar2000 gives you a full-fledged wireless foobar2000 remote control for your iPhone or iPod touch. It connects to foobar2000 running on your Windows PC via your WiFi network and allows you to view information about currently playing tracks and control every important playback feature. Key features: • Playback control • Display song information, lyrics and cover art • View and control the current playlist • Load playlists from your library • Browse and search your media library and add songs to your playlists • Audio streaming to your device (requires in-app purchase) • View and set song ratings • Party Mode • Save multiple connection profiles • Automatically reduce volume or pause playback when getting a call • Small, fast, low resource usage • Easy to setup and use All you need to do to get it working is to download and install the foobar2000 component installer from http://www.monkeymote.com In case you run into problems when setting up the app and plug-in, please visit the support page at http://www.monkeymote.com first, as it is not possible to reply to questions or issues raised in app store reviews. • Now also available as a dedicated iPad version - look for MonkeyMote HD in the app store! •

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

MonkeyMote for foobar20004 screens
Sennheiser Smart Control Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sennheiser Smart Control Plus at Free against MonkeyMote for foobar2000's $1.99. Sennheiser Smart Control Plus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (4.6K vs 176). MonkeyMote for foobar2000's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 72%) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, ads and device support 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; MonkeyMote for foobar2000 costs $1.99 up front. MonkeyMote for foobar2000 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sennheiser Smart Control Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sennheiser Smart Control Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sennheiser Smart Control Plus has 4.6K ratings behind it against 176, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of MonkeyMote for foobar2000'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. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
MonkeyMote for foobar2000 versus Sennheiser Smart Control Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonkeyMote for foobar2000Sennheiser Smart Control Plus
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (176 ratings)4.8 (4.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.2% of reviews — better72.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1764.6K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB190 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin TofallSonova Consumer Hearing GmbH

Customer experience

MonkeyMote for foobar2000

All ratings176 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral2.3%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews276 reviews
Positive82.2%
Neutral6.5%
Negative11.2%

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

MonkeyMote for foobar2000

From 176 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works as intended when properly configured
  • 🎵 Excellent remote control for Foobar2000
  • 💡 Rich feature set and customization options
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive performance
  • 🔄 Regular updates and improvements

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnection issues
  • 🔧 Complex setup requiring firewall configuration
  • ❌ Inconsistent auto-discovery of servers
  • ⚠️ Requires manual network parameter entry
  • 🔄 Needs frequent reconnection attempts

Sennheiser Smart Control Plus

From 4.6K 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

MonkeyMote for foobar2000

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Connection attempt failed errors
  • App crashes and freezes occasionally
  • Cover art display issues
  • Screen layout problems on iPhone X
  • Library icons barely visible on larger screens
Show 7 more
  • Buffering and connection drops
  • Auto-detection fails consistently
  • Paid version produces errors vs lite version
  • Volume control not functioning
  • Compilation album playback order issues
  • Inconsistent reconnection behavior
  • 404 error on help links

Requested features

16 requests
  • Apple Watch app with basic controls
  • Volume control via device side buttons
  • Seeking through songs outside the app
  • Gapless playback support
  • Encrypted streaming for remote networks
Show 11 more
  • Better sorting (ignore 'The' and 'A' prefixes)
  • Sort albums by year
  • Search by composer tags
  • Stop after current track feature
  • Improved iPhone UI to match iPad version
  • Lyrics display functionality
  • Integration with Foobar's native queue system
  • Better playlist browsing without stopping playback
  • Quick access button to playback controls while browsing
  • Display artwork in album/artist lists
  • Customize playback screen elements

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

1 purchases

MonkeyMote for foobar2000

One-time1
  • Audio Streaming$0.99
None

Sennheiser Smart Control Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MonkeyMote for foobar2000 free?
MonkeyMote for foobar2000 costs $1.99, and also offers 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, MonkeyMote for foobar2000 or Sennheiser Smart Control Plus?
Sennheiser Smart Control Plus is rated higher. MonkeyMote for foobar2000 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 176 ratings, while Sennheiser Smart Control Plus averages 4.8 from 4.6K ratings.
Do MonkeyMote for foobar2000 or Sennheiser Smart Control Plus have ads?
Neither MonkeyMote for foobar2000 nor Sennheiser Smart Control Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MonkeyMote for foobar2000 or Sennheiser Smart Control Plus?
MonkeyMote for foobar2000 ships an update monthly, and Sennheiser Smart Control Plus monthly. Most recently, MonkeyMote for foobar2000 was updated on October 17, 2026 and Sennheiser Smart Control Plus on October 17, 2026.

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