VIVE Manager vs HOOBS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VIVE Manager
This app allows you to remotely manage your VR devices, including setup, firmware updates, and Wi-Fi configuration. You can also explore and discover premium VR applications and events directly through the integrated app store.
- Remote device setup
- Firmware updates
- Wi-Fi configuration
- VR AppStore browsing
- VR event discovery
- Device monitoring
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Manage your VIVE XR Elite, VIVE Focus3 VR device, explore premium VR apps in the VIVE AppStore, discover VR events and so much more. With the VIVE Manager app you can: Remotely setup your VIVE VR device, as account / wifi / firmware update / language Browse and get more known on VR apps and experiences from the VIVE AppStore Manage and monitor your VIVE VR devices
HOOBS
Connect smart home devices from various brands and technologies to your preferred ecosystem. Control all your accessories, regardless of their original platform, from a single, unified app for a truly integrated smart home experience.
- Connects accessories to Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa
- Supports Nest, Ring, Arlo, and hundreds more brands
- Works with Zigbee, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth devices
- Unified control from a single app
- Seamless smart home integration
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HOOBS™ makes your smart accessories compatible with your favorite ecosystem. Whether you prefer Apple Homekit™, Google Home™, or Amazon Alexa™, you’re unlikely to find compatible accessories and services that all work together nicely under one roof. HOOBS™ is the missing link in your smart home ecosystem, bringing together devices from leading brands like Nest, Ring, Arlo, and hundreds more into Apple HomeKit. No matter what technology your devices use – Zigbee, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth – HOOBS creates a seamless connection for effortless control from a single app. Experience the convenience of true smart home integration.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: VIVE Manager at 2.1 against HOOBS's 1.1. VIVE Manager also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 11%). HOOBS's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
VIVE Manager holds the better App Store score, 2.1 against 1.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of VIVE Manager's written reviews are positive against 11% of HOOBS's.
VIVE Manager ships an update every 3 months, HOOBS every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | VIVE Manager | HOOBS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (18 ratings) — better | 1.1 (27 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews — better | 11.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 18 | 27 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HTC Corporation | HOOBS Inc |
Customer experience
VIVE Manager
HOOBS
In-app purchases
VIVE Manager
No in-app purchases
HOOBS
No in-app purchases
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