Comparison

iLive MixPad vs Smart Assist

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

Head to head
About

iLive MixPad

This application provides wireless mobile control for a digital live sound mixing system. It allows engineers to adjust fader levels, mutes, panning, and various channel processing parameters remotely. The app is designed to complement a physical mixing surface or editor software, offering flexibility to manage sound from anywhere in a venue.

Highlights
  • Wireless mobile control for iLive systems
  • Adjust fader levels, mutes, and panning
  • Control channel processing (HPF, Gate, PEQ, GEQ, Comp)
  • Assign channels to custom layers
  • Tap Tempo control for Delay FX
  • Stereo Aux Pan control
  • Full signal metering
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Important ! This version of MixPad is for iLive running firmware V1.9 and is not compatible with iLive V1.8 or earlier firmware. Make sure the iLive you want to connect to is running V1.9 firmware before you update or use this app. Description iLive MixPad new features release V1.90 for iPad. MixPad is an engineer’s mixing tool providing wireless mobile control for the Allen & Heath iLive digital live sound mixing system. It is the perfect companion to the iLive Surface or Editor, giving you the freedom to walk the room or stage and control the sound right where it is needed. What’s new in Version 1.90 - Tap Tempo control for Delay FX - Stereo Aux Pan control - Ability to add blank spaces in Custom Layers - Assign up to 32 strips in Custom Layers - Strip scrolling improvements - Metering improvements (Multicast is no longer required) MixPad is intended for working with the mix and channel processing. Things you can control: - Access any input channel, mix master, FX send or return, or DCA - Fader levels, mutes, pan / image controls - Aux and Matrix sends and Pre/Post switching - Stereo Aux Pan control - Delay FX Tap Tempo control - DCA and mix assignments - Preamp Gain, Pad and 48V - Trim, HPF, Gate, PEQ, GEQ, Comp, Lim/De-Esser, Delays - Name and colour channels - RTA and PAFL for the GEQ - Full signal metering - Create Custom strips for personalised channel layout - Personalise the MixPad colour scheme MixPad is not intended for system setup or memory access. The following functions are not available on MixPad and require an iLive Surface or laptop running iLive Editor: - Input PAFL - FX parameter control (except Tap Tempo) - FX Rack dynamic EQ and multiband Comp - Input source, stereo width, insert and output patchbay - Channel ganging - Aux source routing options - Library, Scene and Show memory store and recall - Scene Safes edit - SoftKeys - Signal Generator - Talkback - System configuration, options and preferences - User Profiles MixPad does not support: - xDR-16 audio expanders (will see the xDR channels but not its Preamps), - Dual-Rack (will not see the Slave channels). - Modular iLive Surface preamp control (will control Trim but not Gain). Requirements: An iLive system running a version of V1.9 firmware, with a good wireless router (wireless access point) connected to one of its NETWORK ports. Refer to the Allen & Heath web site for more information.

About

Smart Assist

This app simplifies the setup and operation of wireless microphone systems. It offers automated configuration, monitoring, and access to all system settings via a smartphone or tablet. Get your wireless system up and running in seconds with intelligent setup and helpful resources.

Highlights
  • Automated setup and operation
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • System monitoring
  • Access to all system settings
  • Frequency allocation and naming
  • Firmware updates
  • Support hub with tutorials and manuals
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Evolution Wireless Digital Smart Assist makes the setup and use of Sennheiser Evolution Wireless Digital simple and fast. Use your smartphone or tablet to connect via Bluetooth for an efficient setup and overview of your new wireless system. Smart Assist provides automated setup, operation and monitoring Smart Assist becomes the "engineer in your pocket." After installation of the app, you'll only need another 60 seconds to have your system set up and running, including pairing and automated frequency allocation. Intelligent setup automatically creates reliable wireless connections, no wireless expertise required Aside from instant access to all system settings, you'll find a brand-new support hub with video tutorials and detailed manuals to help get you started. Stay current with firmware updates accessible directly within the app. Mobile access to all system settings centralizes control, eliminating the need for complicated menu navigation on every device Automated setup of receivers and transmitters, frequency allocation, channel naming, muting and battery status are now only one tap away. Easy frequency allocation and naming of all wireless channels keeps systems organized Always stay on top of all your wireless systems, even when using 15 channels at the same time. Our coloring and naming feature helps you to exactly identify each channel. The optionally available color coding set helps to tag the hardware as well.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Smart Assist at every 3 weeks against iLive MixPad's every 6 months. Smart Assist also leads on ratings volume (38 vs 4). iLive MixPad's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart Assist holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Assist has 38 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 39% and 39% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iLive MixPad ships an update every 6 months, Smart Assist every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iLive MixPad versus Smart Assist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriLive MixPadSmart Assist
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (4 ratings)2.9 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.0% of reviews — better38.6% of reviews
Number of ratings438 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAllen & Heath LimitedSennheiser electronic SE & Co. KG

Customer experience

iLive MixPad

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive39.0%
Neutral14.6%
Negative46.3%

Smart Assist

All ratings38 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive38.6%
Neutral6.8%
Negative54.5%

In-app purchases

None

iLive MixPad

No in-app purchases

None

Smart Assist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iLive MixPad free?
iLive MixPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Assist free?
Smart Assist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iLive MixPad or Smart Assist?
Smart Assist is rated higher. iLive MixPad averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Smart Assist averages 2.9 from 38 ratings.
Do iLive MixPad or Smart Assist have ads?
Neither iLive MixPad nor Smart Assist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iLive MixPad or Smart Assist?
iLive MixPad ships an update every 6 months, and Smart Assist every 3 weeks. Most recently, iLive MixPad was updated on October 24, 2026 and Smart Assist on October 15, 2026.

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