Comparison

M32 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

M32

This app provides personal monitor mixing capabilities for musicians using the M32 Digital Mixer. It allows individual control over stereo monitor mixes, including grouping channels via MCAs for simplified performance mixing. Setup is straightforward, requiring only a wireless network connection.

Highlights
  • Personal stereo monitor mixing
  • Control 32 input channels
  • Utilize MCA faders for channel grouping
  • Select mix bus for control
  • Control send levels for inputs and auxiliaries
  • Meter input channel levels
  • Connect multiple devices
Features
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M32-Q for MIDAS M32 Digital Mixing Console M32-Q adds full iPhone or iPod Touch personal monitor mixing capabilities to the M32 Digital Mixer. With M32-Q musicians can control their own stereo monitor mix with full access to all 32 input channels individually or through the M32's MCA (Mix Control Association) faders. Each band member can group inputs to four MCAs allowing for one-fader control over a group of channels, greatly simplifying the mix during performance. Setup is simple – just connect your iPhone or iPod Touch to the same wireless network as the M32; no additional hardware, no computer and no hassles. And, with no specific limit on the number of users, M32-Q will allow everyone in the band to take control of their own mix. KEY FEATURES * Select the Mix Bus for your Personal Stereo Monitoring Control from iPhone/iPod Touch * Assign any combination of inputs to four available MCA (mix control association) Faders * MCA's allow concurrent trimming of all assigned signals with just one fader: --more me--less band--more click track--less percussion ...the choice is yours! * Control all Channel Send Levels for Inputs 1 – 32 * Control all Auxiliary Input 1 – 8 and 4 Stereo Effects Return Sends to Bus Mixes * Meter all Input Channel levels for visual feedback * Connect multiple iPhone/iPod Touch units simultaneously REQUIREMENTS Requires a wireless router connected to the M32 Digital Mixer.

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

M324 screens
Smart Assist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Assist at 2.9 against M32's 2.3. Smart Assist also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (39% vs 12%). M32's advantage is ratings volume (308 vs 38) and iOS requirement (7.0 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 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: M32 has 308 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of M32's written reviews are positive against 39% of Smart Assist's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

M32 ships an update every 5 months, Smart Assist every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
M32 versus Smart Assist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterM32Smart Assist
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (308 ratings)2.9 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.4% of reviews38.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings308 — better38
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMusic Group Research UK LimitedSennheiser electronic SE & Co. KG

Customer experience

M32

Written reviews210 reviews
Positive12.4%
Neutral16.7%
Negative71.0%

Smart Assist

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

Bugs and requests

M32

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when trying to connect
  • Channel labels disappear or are hidden
  • Compatibility issues with iPhone 14, iOS 18, etc.

Requested features

3 requests
  • Update app to support latest iOS versions
  • Add ability to save mixer presets
  • Improve channel label visibility

Smart Assist

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

M32

No in-app purchases

None

Smart Assist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is M32 free?
M32 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, M32 or Smart Assist?
Smart Assist is rated higher. M32 averages 2.3 out of 5 from 308 ratings, while Smart Assist averages 2.9 from 38 ratings.
Do M32 or Smart Assist have ads?
Neither M32 nor Smart Assist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, M32 or Smart Assist?
M32 ships an update every 5 months, and Smart Assist every 3 weeks. Most recently, M32 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Smart Assist on October 29, 2026.

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