Comparison

Sennheiser Smart Control Plus vs AutoEQ

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

Head to head
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!

About

AutoEQ

Tailor your subwoofer's bass performance to your listening preferences directly from your smartphone. Easily adjust key parameters, control automatic room calibration, and explore personalized presets for music and movies. Experience deep, accurate, and dynamic bass customized for your space.

Highlights
  • Wireless subwoofer control
  • Adjust level, phase, crossover
  • Automatic room calibration
  • Custom music and movie presets
  • Real-time visual feedback
Features
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The AutoEQ App from Velodyne Acoustics lets you tailor your SPL-X subwoofer’s bass performance to your personal listening preferences—quickly and conveniently, right from your smartphone. Velodyne Acoustics subwoofers already deliver powerful, distortion-free bass. With AutoEQ, you can unlock their full potential and perfectly match the sound to your room and taste. Easily adjust key parameters such as level, phase, and crossover frequency without reaching behind your subwoofer. View and control your automatic room calibration, and explore personalized tunings and presets optimized for different types of music and movies. Whether you’re a music lover or a home cinema enthusiast, the AutoEQ App ensures deep, accurate, and dynamic bass—customized for you and your space. Key Features: Wireless control of supported Velodyne subwoofers Easy adjustment of level, phase, and crossover frequency Automatic room calibration for optimal bass performance Custom presets for movies and music Real-time visual feedback for all settings Experience deep, precise, and immersive bass—just the way you like it.

Screenshots

Sennheiser Smart Control Plus4 screens
AutoEQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sennheiser Smart Control Plus at 72% against AutoEQ's 0%. Sennheiser Smart Control Plus also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). AutoEQ's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Sennheiser Smart Control Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sennheiser Smart Control Plus has 5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Sennheiser Smart Control Plus's written reviews are positive against 0% of AutoEQ's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sennheiser Smart Control Plus ships an update monthly, AutoEQ every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sennheiser Smart Control Plus versus AutoEQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSennheiser Smart Control PlusAutoEQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews72.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5K — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSonova Consumer Hearing GmbHDongguan Tristar Electronic Co.,Ltd.

Customer experience

Sennheiser Smart Control Plus

All ratings4,557 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews640 reviews
Positive72.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative20.0%

AutoEQ

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and 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

AutoEQ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sennheiser Smart Control Plus

No in-app purchases

None

AutoEQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sennheiser Smart Control Plus free?
Sennheiser Smart Control Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AutoEQ free?
AutoEQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sennheiser Smart Control Plus or AutoEQ?
Sennheiser Smart Control Plus is rated higher. Sennheiser Smart Control Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while AutoEQ averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Sennheiser Smart Control Plus or AutoEQ have ads?
Neither Sennheiser Smart Control Plus nor AutoEQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sennheiser Smart Control Plus or AutoEQ?
Sennheiser Smart Control Plus ships an update monthly, and AutoEQ every 8 months. Most recently, Sennheiser Smart Control Plus was updated on October 28, 2026 and AutoEQ on October 15, 2026.

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