# MonkeyMote for foobar2000 vs Sennheiser Smart Control Plus

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.

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.

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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MonkeyMote for foobar2000 | Sennheiser Smart Control Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (176 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkeymote-for-foobar2000/id409693155/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sennheiser-smart-control-plus/id6448098057/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 176 | **4.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.2% of reviews** | 72.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Martin Tofall](https://appshunter.io/developer/406419205) | [Sonova Consumer Hearing GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590168100) |

## What reviewers say

### MonkeyMote for foobar2000

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkeymote-for-foobar2000/id409693155)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Audio Streaming | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Sennheiser Smart Control Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sennheiser-smart-control-plus/id6448098057)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🍻 ANC OFF/ON control
- 👍 Seamless functionality
- 🚀 Fluid and responsive
- 💡 Customizable EQ presets
- 👍 Helpful app features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Firmware update problems
- 🐛 Headphone detection problems
- 🔋 Battery life concerns
- 👎 Dysfunctional app

**Reported bugs**

- Headphones not detected in sound personalization
- Headphones not connecting to app
- Firmware update issues

**Requested features**

- Widget for easier control
- Transfer devices from old app
- iPad mode
- Audio cable options


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*