Qu vs Smart Assist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Qu
Control your digital mixing console wirelessly from your iPad. Mix sound from anywhere in the room or on stage, allowing for independent control of front-of-house and monitor mixes simultaneously.
- Wireless control for Qu mixers
- Full mixing and setup functions
- Simultaneous independent control
- Remote monitor mixing
- Supports multiple iOS devices
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Qu-Pad V1.96 for iPad. This version is for Allen & Heath Qu mixers running V1.9* firmware. Qu-Pad provides full wireless control for Qu range of digital mixing consoles giving the engineer the freedom to walk the room or stage and control the mix right where it is needed. Qu-Pad and the Qu mixing console can work together to provide simultaneous control of independent functions, for example one engineer using the console to mix front-of-house sound and another using the iPad to mix monitors on stage. The Qu mixer supports a maximum of 8 connections to iOS devices with up to two of these running Qu-Pad and the others running the Qu-You Personal Monitor app or Qu-Control app, which are also available free from the Apple Store. This version provides full remote control of the Qu including all mixing and setup functions. Requirements: An Allen & Heath Qu-16, Qu-24, Qu-32, Qu-Pac or Qu-SB mixing console running V1.9* version firmware, with a suitable wireless router or access point connected to its Network port. The Qu mixer firmware and Qu-Pad app maintenance version numbers do not need to be identical, for example Qu-Pad V1.95 will run with Qu mixer V1.91. Refer to the Allen & Heath web site for more information and to download the latest Qu mixer firmware.
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.
- 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 clearest difference is rating: Qu at 3.5 against Smart Assist's 2.9. Smart Assist's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Qu holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 38 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Qu's written reviews are positive against 39% of Smart Assist's.
Qu ships an update every 4 months, Smart Assist every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Qu | Smart Assist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (57 ratings) — better | 2.9 (38 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews — better | 38.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 57 — better | 38 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Allen & Heath Limited | Sennheiser electronic SE & Co. KG |
Customer experience
Qu
Smart Assist
In-app purchases
Qu
No in-app purchases
Smart Assist
No in-app purchases








