Spancontrol vs Smart IP Controller 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spancontrol
This app acts as a remote control for the Spanner AAX plugin. It requires Spanner version 4.1 or higher to function. It offers a convenient way to manage your audio plugin settings remotely.
- Remote control functionality
- Compatibility with Spanner AAX plugin
- Requires Spanner 4.1 or greater
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Remote control app for the Spanner AAX plugin. Requires Spanner 4.1 or greater.
Smart IP Controller 2
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The Smart IP Controller app provides end users with simplified control of key loudspeaker functions via a smartphone or tablet. Once a Genelec Smart IP networked loudspeaker system has been configured with the Manager software, the Controller app can be used for day-to-day control of audio system functions. The Controller app works over WiFi and is ideal for smaller installations, offering a simple and effective alternative to more complex automation systems. Key features: - Discovery of zones - Simultaneous control of one or more zones - Adjust volume and mute - Turn zones on or off with a tap - See real-time playback status - Add photos to easily identify zones - Use multiple devices for shared control Genelec Smart IP PoE powered loudspeakers—deliver high-quality audio and reliable network-based control through a single CAT cable.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Smart IP Controller 2 at every 3 weeks against Spancontrol's every 7 months. Smart IP Controller 2 also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Spancontrol's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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.
Spancontrol ships an update every 7 months, Smart IP Controller 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spancontrol | Smart IP Controller 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | maggot media | Genelec |
In-app purchases
Spancontrol
No in-app purchases
Smart IP Controller 2
No in-app purchases
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