# Manything vs Smart Audio+

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Audio+ at 5.0 against Manything's 3.6. Smart Audio+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Manything's advantage is ratings volume (388 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Manything sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Smart Audio+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smart Audio+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manything has 388 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Manything ships an update every 5 weeks, Smart Audio+ monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Manything | Smart Audio+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (388 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manything/id639672976/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-audio-plus/id6471821402/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **388** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 115 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Videoloft Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/639672979) | [Shenzhen Benio IoT Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594343381) |

## What reviewers say

### Manything

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manything/id639672976)

Turn old phones and tablets into a live security camera. Simply set up a spare device as a camera and monitor it from your main phone or tablet from anywhere. Receive motion and sound alerts for peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Turn spare devices into cameras, Live streaming from anywhere, Motion and sound alerts, Cloud video recording, Multi-camera support

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2 days cloud for 1 camera | $3.99 | per month |
| Manything 7 day cloud recording for 1 camera | $4.99 | per month |
| 7 days cloud for 1 camera | $4.99 | per month |
| Manything 2 day cloud recording for 2 cameras | $6.99 | per month |
| 2 days cloud for 2 cameras | $6.99 | per month |
| Manything 30 day cloud recording for 1 camera | $7.99 | per month |
| 30 days cloud for 1 camera | $7.99 | per month |
| 2 cameras for 7 days | $9.99 | per month |
| 30 days cloud for 2 cameras | $11.99 | per month |
| Manything 30 day cloud recording for 2 cameras | $12.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 🔒 Useful for security monitoring
- 👍 Works well with old devices
- 💡 Innovative use of old phones
- 🚀 Reliable performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Overheating and battery drain
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Buggy after updates
- 🔒 Concerns about security/privacy

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent recording
- Playback issues
- Compatibility problems with iOS 11+
- Frequent app crashes

**Requested features**

- Remote camera control
- Local storage option
- Improved motion detection
- Better audio support
- Apple TV integration


### Smart Audio+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-audio-plus/id6471821402)

Enhance your audio experience with comprehensive control over handset and microphone settings. Customize EQ, field effects, and button functions for personalized sound. Supports firmware updates over-the-air.

**Highlights:** Handset and microphone enhancement, Low-latency control, EQ tuning and customization, Field effect adjustment, Button/touch customization, Firmware OTA service

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Manything free?

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

### Is Smart Audio+ free?

Smart Audio+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Manything or Smart Audio+?

Smart Audio+ is rated higher. Manything averages 3.6 out of 5 from 388 ratings, while Smart Audio+ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Manything or Smart Audio+ have ads?

Neither Manything nor Smart Audio+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Manything or Smart Audio+?

Manything ships an update every 5 weeks, and Smart Audio+ monthly. Most recently, Manything was updated on September 24, 2026 and Smart Audio+ on August 21, 2026.

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