Cardo SmartSet vs SCHUBERTH SC2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cardo SmartSet
Configure and remotely control compatible Cardo motorcycle communication devices directly from your smartphone. Update firmware, personalize settings, and manage device features on the go.
- On-the-go device configuration
- Remote control operation
- Firmware update management
- Personalize device settings
- Pair with Intercom Buddies
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***THE CARDO SMARTSET APP REQUIRES A COMPATIBLE CARDO DEVICE WITH THE LATEST FIRMWARE UPDATE*** -------------------------- Configure your device on the go! Plus enjoy remote control operation from the screen of your iPhone! The Cardo SmartSet App is compatible with the following models: • scala rider PACKTALK • scala rider SMARTPACK • scala rider G9x • scala rider Q3 • cardo SHO-1 • SRC-System V1.1 • SRC-System Pro V1.1 • LOUIS Special Edition ***For the FREECOM series products download the FREECOM SmartSet app*** Simply download the App, connect the Cardo device to your iPhone and you are all set! Need help with this App or want to give us feedback? Please contact us at appsupport@cardosystems.com NOTE: Before using this App, make sure your Cardo Device is updated with the latest firmware. Updating your device firmware is free of charge and can be done at http://community.cardosystems.com The Cardo Community® platform allows you to update your device firmware, pair with Intercom Buddies, personalize device settings and more. More about us: The scala rider® line of products are considered the most feature-rich, reliable and user-friendly motorcycle communication systems on the market. Cardo products offer long-range bike-to-bike intercom between multiple riders, mobile phone connectivity, music streaming from music players and smartphones, GPS navigation instructions from compatible devices, hands-free and voice-controlled operation and many more features. You can also find us on: YouTube: youtube.com/user/CardoSystemsInc Facebook: facebook.com/cardoscalarider Twitter: twitter.com/CardoScalaRider
SCHUBERTH SC2
Manage your SC2 communication device directly from your smartphone. Control settings, intercom modes, and audio features with ease. Access user guides and set up your device for a seamless riding experience.
- Remote control for intercom and media
- Manage pairing lists
- Group Intercom settings
- Individual volume control
- Access user guides
- Basic device settings
- Speed dial setup
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"*Note: The SC2 App is only compatible with the SC2. Take control of your SC2 device from the palm of your hand with the convenient and easy to use SC2 App. The SC2 App allows riders to easily manage and navigate through the device’s settings straight from your smartphone. You can also simply turn the Mesh Intercom feature on and off, and change modes between open mesh and group mesh within the SC2 App. * Remote Control for Mesh Intercom, Bluetooth Intercom, phone and music * Manage paring list * Group Intercom™ * Individual volume management * Download and view the User's Guide or Quick Start Guide * Basic device settings * Set up speed dials * Preset FM radio stations To use the SC2 App, download the app and pair/connect your SC2 headset through the Bluetooth settings menu on your mobile phone. Please contact us for support at sena.com."
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Cardo SmartSet at every 2 months against SCHUBERTH SC2's every 8 months. Cardo SmartSet also leads on ratings volume (98 vs 8) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.1). SCHUBERTH SC2's advantage is review sentiment (29% vs 14%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.4 for Cardo SmartSet against 2.5 for SCHUBERTH SC2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cardo SmartSet has 98 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 14% of Cardo SmartSet's written reviews are positive against 29% of SCHUBERTH SC2's.
Cardo SmartSet ships an update every 2 months, SCHUBERTH SC2 every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.
| Parameter | Cardo SmartSet | SCHUBERTH SC2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (98 ratings) | 2.5 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.9% of reviews | 28.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 98 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 14.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cardo Systems, Inc. | Sena Technologies |
Customer experience
Cardo SmartSet
SCHUBERTH SC2
Bugs and requests
Cardo SmartSet
Reported bugs
3 issues- App won't connect to device
- Frequent crashes and connection losses
- Incompatible with certain phone models
Requested features
3 requests- Update app to support latest devices
- Add sound control functionality
- Improve user interface and instructions
SCHUBERTH SC2
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cardo SmartSet
No in-app purchases
SCHUBERTH SC2
No in-app purchases
