Optical Power Meter vs Sennheiser Smart Control Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Optical Power Meter
Control handheld optical power meters remotely via Bluetooth. View power readings on a large gauge and a 5-digit display, with min/max tracking. Adjust basic settings like wavelength and zeroing from your mobile device.
- Remote control via Bluetooth
- Large needle gauge display
- 5-digit power reading
- Minimum and maximum readings
- Wavelength correction
- Zeroing function
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The Thorlabs Powermeter App is designed to remote control the PM160 series handheld optical power meters via Bluetooth® connection. This application allows the user to read the optical power from a large needle gauge, supported by a 5 digit display with additional minimum and maximum readings. Basic settings like wavelength correction and zeroing can be performed directly from your mobile device. The app requires a Bluetooth® paired device. Supported Power Meters: - Thorlabs PM160 - Thorlabs PM160T
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 review sentiment: Sennheiser Smart Control Plus at 72% against Optical Power Meter's 0%. Sennheiser Smart Control Plus also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.6) and update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months). Optical Power Meter'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
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 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sennheiser Smart Control Plus has 4.6K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Optical Power Meter's written reviews are positive against 72% of Sennheiser Smart Control Plus's.
Optical Power Meter ships an update every 12 months, Sennheiser Smart Control Plus monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Optical Power Meter | Sennheiser Smart Control Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (5 ratings) | 4.8 (4.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 71.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 4.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 190 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thorlabs GmbH | Sonova Consumer Hearing GmbH |
Customer experience
Optical Power Meter
Sennheiser Smart Control Plus
Bugs and requests
Optical Power Meter
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
Optical Power Meter
No in-app purchases
Sennheiser Smart Control Plus
No in-app purchases
Questions
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