# X AIR vs Smart Assist

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Assist at 2.9 against X AIR's 1.7. Smart Assist also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 13%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). X AIR's advantage is ratings volume (637 vs 38). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Smart Assist holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X AIR has 637 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of X AIR's written reviews are positive against 39% of Smart Assist's.

X AIR ships an update every 2 months, Smart Assist every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | X AIR | Smart Assist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (637 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-air/id896725230/reviews) | **[2.9 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-assist/id1497534897/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **637** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews | **38.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 103 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Music Group Research UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/510031620) | [Sennheiser electronic SE & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/497966443) |

## What reviewers say

### X AIR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-air/id896725230)

Control mixing, processing, and effects for compatible digital mixers from your iPad. Offers simple and advanced modes for managing input channels, buses, and internal effects. Prepare shows offline in demo mode.

**Highlights:** Control input levels and preamp gain, Manage snapshot, DCA, and mute groups, Full EQ control with RTA support, Metering overview for all levels, Edit gate, dynamics, and bus sends, Full FX editing for internal effects, Create custom presets and mixer scenes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great mixer and app
- 🚀 Works flawlessly
- 💡 Powerful features
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Reliable connectivity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes with iOS updates
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Unstable app

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when accessing EQ, effects, or setup menus
- Custom layer settings not saved
- Incorrect channel assignment when loading EQ presets
- Demo mode crashes when accessing channel EQ

**Requested features**

- Add tap tempo button
- Improve fader control and responsiveness
- Allow locking of bus functions for band members
- Add option to keep iPad from sleeping
- Display numbered scale next to meters


### Smart Assist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-assist/id1497534897)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X AIR free?

X AIR 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, X AIR or Smart Assist?

Smart Assist is rated higher. X AIR averages 1.7 out of 5 from 637 ratings, while Smart Assist averages 2.9 from 38 ratings.

### Do X AIR or Smart Assist have ads?

Neither X AIR nor Smart Assist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, X AIR or Smart Assist?

X AIR ships an update every 2 months, and Smart Assist every 3 weeks. Most recently, X AIR was updated on October 29, 2026 and Smart Assist on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*