Comparison

Clear vs Riedel SmartPanel

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Clear

This app functions as a virtual intercom control panel, allowing users to communicate over IP networks. It offers features like point-to-point and group calling, partyline communication, and encrypted audio, replicating the experience of traditional intercom systems.

Highlights
  • Virtual intercom control panel
  • Point-to-Point calling
  • Point-to-Multipoint group calling
  • Partyline and IFB communications
  • Push-to-talk functionality
  • Encrypted audio communication
Features
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Clear-Com’s Agent-IC mobile app is designed for use with Clear-Com’s intercom systems such as the Eclipse HX Matrix Intercom, Encore Analog Partyline Intercom, and HelixNet Digital Network Partyline System. The virtual intercom control panel operates on all iPhone and iPads and connects from anywhere in the world over 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi/IP networks. Agent-IC delivers the same user experience as traditional intercom key panels. Even on the mobile device, the app is fully featured with Point-to-Point calling, Point-to-Multipoint group calling, Partyline, IFB communications with logic triggering, PTT (Push-to-talk), local cross-point audio level control, and notifications. All communication is encrypted to AES. AGENT-IC HOSTED BY ECLIPSE HX Agent-IC needs the Eclipse HX matrix intercom with virtual panel licenses enabled for operation. Accessing the app requires proper authorization and system pre-configuration from the organization’s system administrator using EHX. Once authentication is complete, authorized users can connect to their host Eclipse HX on iPhone or iPad as long as they are connected over any 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi/IP network. Agent-IC installation is simple. Download and install the app on the mobile device. Enter the passcode provided within EHX and authentication will begin. A unique and secure connection will be established between the device and the host Eclipse HX intercom system. Once verified, the user is ready to communicate with any traditional, IP and Agent-IC users on the host Eclipse HX network. AGENT-IC HOSTED BY LQ IP INTERFACES Alternatively, Agent-IC can directly connect to LQ IP interface devices in order to link to any one of Clear-Com’s partyline systems. By doing so, Partyline users can speak directly to a remote contributor user on Agent-IC. Accessing the app requires proper authorization and system pre-configuration via the LQ Core Configuration Manager (CCM). Once authentication is complete, authorized users can connect to their host Partyline system on an iPhone or iPad as long as they are connected over any 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi/IP network. Agent-IC installation is simple. Download and install the app on the mobile device. Enter the passcode provided within CCM and authentication will begin. A unique and secure connection will be established between the device and the host Partyline intercom system. Once verified, the user is ready to communicate with any traditional intercom user on the Clear-Com network.

About

Riedel SmartPanel

Features
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The Riedel SmartPanel App is the software version of Riedel's award-winning SmartPanel. A unique user interface that provides a gateway into the Riedel professional communications environment. The App is designed for local and remote intercom communication in professional live entertainment, TV and broadcast production, as well as news and sports production environments. The Riedel virtual SmartPanel works in combination with Riedel’s industry leading Artist intercom system.

Screenshots

Clear4 screens
Riedel SmartPanel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Clear at every 2 months against Riedel SmartPanel's every 5 months. Clear also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clear ships an update every 2 months, Riedel SmartPanel every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Clear versus Riedel SmartPanel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClearRiedel SmartPanel
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClear-Com Research IncRiedel Communications GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Clear

No in-app purchases

None

Riedel SmartPanel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clear free?
Clear is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Riedel SmartPanel free?
Riedel SmartPanel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Clear or Riedel SmartPanel have ads?
Neither Clear nor Riedel SmartPanel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clear or Riedel SmartPanel?
Clear ships an update every 2 months, and Riedel SmartPanel every 5 months. Most recently, Clear was updated on June 1, 2026 and Riedel SmartPanel on September 18, 2026.

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