Comparison

Smart Home Manager vs Steadyward

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
Currently charting
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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.

About

Steadyward

Features
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Steadyward helps you protect focused work with simple sessions, calmer audio, and clear progress tracking. Start a timer that fits the way you work, whether that means a structured Pomodoro block or a more flexible flow session. Add a task, choose an ambient sound, and stay in a cleaner focus state until the session is done. Free features: • Start focus sessions with flexible presets • Track your streak and daily minutes • Review recent session history • Use reminders and completion alerts • Create an account and sync your progress Premium features: • Deeper analytics and richer charts • Expanded history and insights • More customization for a calmer focus routine • Premium access across your devices through native restore flows Steadyward is built for people who want a practical focus tool instead of a crowded productivity system. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Smart Home Manager4 screens
Steadyward4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart Home Manager at none against Steadyward's 2. Smart Home Manager also leads on chart position (#30 vs unranked). Steadyward's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support 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. Steadyward sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Smart Home Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Smart Home Manager versus Steadyward: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Home ManagerSteadyward
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (488K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings488K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#30 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB144 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAT&T Services, Inc.Randy Trimble

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

Steadyward

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Smart Home Manager

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Steadyward

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Smart Home Manager free?
Smart Home Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Steadyward free?
Steadyward is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smart Home Manager or Steadyward have ads?
Neither Smart Home Manager nor Steadyward shows ads.

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