# VIVE Manager vs Unstranger

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VIVE Manager at none against Unstranger's 2. VIVE Manager also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). Unstranger's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Unstranger sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. VIVE Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

VIVE Manager ships an update every 3 months, Unstranger every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VIVE Manager | Unstranger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vive-manager/id1568995919/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **14** | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Size | 128 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [HTC Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/920371593) | [Alessandro Lisi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884677524) |

## What reviewers say

### VIVE Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vive-manager/id1568995919)

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.

**Highlights:** Remote device setup, Firmware updates, Wi-Fi configuration, VR AppStore browsing, VR event discovery, Device monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Unstranger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unstranger/id6791186901)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unstranger Plus (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Unstranger Plus (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VIVE Manager free?

VIVE Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Unstranger free?

Unstranger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do VIVE Manager or Unstranger have ads?

VIVE Manager shows ads; Unstranger does not.

### Which is updated more often, VIVE Manager or Unstranger?

VIVE Manager ships an update every 3 months, and Unstranger every 5 days. Most recently, VIVE Manager was updated on October 10, 2026 and Unstranger on October 6, 2026.

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