A30 Manager vs dp SmartController
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
A30 Manager
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A30Manager is the companion application for Aurender A30. It is your app for managing all the functions and features that A30 can perform.Β Use it to set personal settings for CD ripping preferences, copying between various devices, delete/move files in A30, metadata editing, and more
dp SmartController
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The dp SmartController App is a mobile smart control app specifically developed for dp UHD Media Player. It automatically scans the dp devices through a local area network and supports multi-device addition with higher flexibility for device control. It is the core tool for managing your multi-stream audio and video playback devices. Simulated Remote Control Function: Replace physical remote controls with a multifunctional control panel. It supports controlling almost all functions of the player, including Wake-On-LAN (WOL) for network-based power-on, text input, and more. You can completely eliminate the need for a physical remote. Data Browsing and Media On-Demand Function: Supports viewing and opening all local apps on the device. It allows browsing and opening media files, as well as viewing and syncing music library data from dp Music Player, including artist, album covers, and custom category browsing. It also provides regular playback controls and displays progress, file specifications, and lyrics. Additionally, it meets the need for playing high-quality lossless music without turning on the TV. Support for Video Playback Status Display: Supports selecting and playing video files from the mobile deviceβs file list, and displays the current video format information on the phone. It offers rich video playback control features, including progress dragging, video switching, audio track and subtitle selection, and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: dp SmartController at every 2 months against A30 Manager's every 13 months. dp SmartController also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
A30 Manager ships an update every 13 months, dp SmartController every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | A30 Manager | dp SmartController |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 2 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Aurender Inc. | Dongguan Benqing Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
A30 Manager
No in-app purchases
dp SmartController
No in-app purchases
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