Comparison

GLD OneMix 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

GLD OneMix

This application allows musicians to control their personal monitor mixes from an iPad. It provides customized control over individual monitor mixes, preventing accidental changes to other mixes or the main front-of-house sound.

Highlights
  • Single monitor (Aux) mix control
  • Prevents access to other mixes
  • Customizable control levels
  • Metering of sends and master
  • Password protection
  • Multiple iPad support
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GLD OneMix personal monitor control application V1.61 for iPad. Important! - This version is for use with GLD systems running V1.6 firmware. We recommend that you disable any automatic updating to avoid unexpected incompatibility with the firmware version your mixer is running. OneMix is a cut down version of the GLD Remote app that locks control to a single Aux (monitor) mix. Multiple iPads may be set up by the ‘Admin’ user to give each musician customised personal monitor control via Wi-Fi connection to GLD without the risk of affecting the other monitors or FOH main mix. OneMix features: Provides access to just one mono or stereo monitor (Aux) mix Prevents access to the other monitors and FOH main mix Can be configured to provide as much or as little control as needed Shows metering of sends and Aux master Can be password protected Can run multiple iPads alongside GLD Remote and mixer Logon as a User provides personal control of their: ---- Monitor (Aux) master level and mute ---- Monitor master PEQ, GEQ and Comp if enabled ---- Send levels and stereo pan to the monitor ---- Send Mute, Gate, PEQ, GEQ, Comp if enabled ---- DCA group levels if assigned ---- SoftKeys if assigned Logon as Admin allows custom setup: ---- Set a OneMix session name to identify the user ---- Choose an Aux (monitor) mix ---- Assign a ‘My Mix’ layer and up to 3 custom layers ---- Assign up to 8 strips in the My Mix layer ---- Assign up to 32 strips per custom layer ---- Assign sends - Inputs, FX returns, Groups ---- Assign DCA masters ---- Assign SoftKeys ---- Assign blank spaces in layers ---- Name each layer ---- Enable or disable channel processing and mutes per layer Requirements: iPad with iOS9.3 or higher. Any GLD mixer running firmware version V1.60 or higher, and with a suitable Wi-Fi router (wireless access point) connected to the GLD Network port. The GLD firmware version maintenance number does not need to be identical to the OneMix version, for example OneMix V1.60 will run on GLD V1.61.

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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Smart Assist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Smart Assist at every 3 weeks against GLD OneMix's every 4 months. Smart Assist also leads on rating (2.9 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (38 vs 5). GLD OneMix's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 39%) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 13.0). 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

Smart Assist holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Assist has 38 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of GLD OneMix's written reviews are positive against 39% of Smart Assist's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GLD OneMix ships an update every 4 months, Smart Assist every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
GLD OneMix versus Smart Assist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGLD OneMixSmart Assist
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (5 ratings)2.9 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better38.6% of reviews
Number of ratings538 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAllen & Heath LimitedSennheiser electronic SE & Co. KG

Customer experience

GLD OneMix

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative0.0%

Smart Assist

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

In-app purchases

None

GLD OneMix

No in-app purchases

None

Smart Assist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GLD OneMix free?
GLD OneMix 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, GLD OneMix or Smart Assist?
Smart Assist is rated higher. GLD OneMix averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Smart Assist averages 2.9 from 38 ratings.
Do GLD OneMix or Smart Assist have ads?
Neither GLD OneMix nor Smart Assist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GLD OneMix or Smart Assist?
GLD OneMix ships an update every 4 months, and Smart Assist every 3 weeks. Most recently, GLD OneMix was updated on November 2, 2026 and Smart Assist on November 3, 2026.

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