Smart Home Manager vs Sovernus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart Home Manager
Easily set up and manage your home Wi-Fi network. View connected devices, personalize names, set screen time schedules, and get troubleshooting help. Includes internet security features and network health monitoring.
- Wi-Fi name and password management
- Device connection monitoring and personalization
- Downtime and screen time scheduling
- Virtual Assistant troubleshooting
- AT&T ActiveArmor internet security
- Network health checks and speed tests
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The AT&T Smart Home Manager app will guide you through a simple self-setup process for your new service. It also provides all the tools you need to manage your network in one intuitive, user-friendly interface. Sign in with your AT&T User ID and password to get started. App highlights: • Easily view, update, and share your Wi-Fi name and password • See what devices are connected, personalize each device name and add it to a profile • Set downtime schedules to manage your family’s screen time or quickly and easily pause devices • Get troubleshooting help and customized recommendations from our Virtual Assistant • Get device and network protection with AT&T ActiveArmor℠ internet security • Check your network health, get notified of issues and service outages, run speed tests, and more AT&T Smart Home Manager is available to AT&T Internet service customers with a compatible AT&T Wi-Fi Gateway. Feature availability based on Wi-Fi gateway model, limited to Wi-Fi network.
Sovernus
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Sovernus is an app that assists people in becoming more self-sufficient. Track your chores and purchasing, get blueprints on how to more effectively manage your home, and optimize producing for your family and community.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Smart Home Manager at #25 against Sovernus's unranked. Sovernus's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, 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.
Smart Home Manager ships an update monthly, Sovernus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart Home Manager | Sovernus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (489K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 489K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #25 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AT&T Services, Inc. | Sovernus, LLC |
Bugs and requests
Smart Home Manager
Reported bugs
5 issues- App getting stuck on loading screens
- Incorrect device connection status
- Profiles not working as expected
- Login issues and account sync problems
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
5 requests- More flexible profile scheduling options
- Ability to view and manage extenders
- Better device identification and categorization
- Improved troubleshooting and reporting tools
- Seamless integration between app and router/gateway
Sovernus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Smart Home Manager
No in-app purchases
Sovernus
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Smart Home Manager free?
Is Sovernus free?
Do Smart Home Manager or Sovernus have ads?
Which is updated more often, Smart Home Manager or Sovernus?
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