# iManager App vs Device Settings

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iManager App at none against Device Settings's 3. iManager App also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 54%). Device Settings's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 36). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Device Settings sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. iManager App asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for iManager App against 4.1 for Device Settings. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Device Settings has 1.2K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of iManager App's written reviews are positive against 54% of Device Settings's.

iManager App ships an update every 6 months, Device Settings every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iManager App | Device Settings |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imanager-app/id892543463/reviews) | **[4.1 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-settings/id1610970382/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 36 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 54.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 146 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tino Marx](https://appshunter.io/developer/795381506) | [Yalintech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530568426) |

## What reviewers say

### iManager App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imanager-app/id892543463)

Easily transfer contacts, photos, images, and videos from your computer to your iPhone or iPad. This add-on for iDevice Manager allows for secure and effortless content syncing, with built-in previews and a history of all transferred data.

**Highlights:** Transfer contacts from computer to iOS, Transfer photos and images to iOS, Transfer videos to iOS, Contact preview before transfer, History of transferred data, Built-in image and video previews

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Device Settings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-settings/id1610970382)

Access and manage your device's information, settings, and performance from a single, intuitive interface. Monitor battery, storage, and network status, and utilize helpful tools for troubleshooting and optimization.

**Highlights:** Device information (model, version, UUID), Battery and storage monitoring, Network insights (Wi-Fi, IP, signal), Quick access to essential settings, System performance data, Digital compass and flashlight

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly - 3 Days Free Trail | $1.99 | per month |
| oneyear_subscription | $6.99 | per year |
| One time purchase | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and simple interface
- 👍 Good customer service
- 👍 Basic device information display
- 👍 Easy to use workflow

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive monetization and paywalls
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- ❌ Duplicates phone's built-in settings
- 🚫 Intrusive pop-ups and ads
- ⚠️ Billing without clear consent

**Reported bugs**

- App won't load (displays blue screen)
- Settings instructions not executing properly
- Incorrect phone model and iOS version detection
- Full-screen advertisements blocking content
- Pop-ups persist even after watching ads

**Requested features**

- Better explanation of DNS settings
- More useful additional information beyond standard settings
- Improved security features for WiFi
- Free version with full functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iManager App free?

iManager App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Device Settings free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iManager App or Device Settings?

Device Settings is rated higher. iManager App averages 4.1 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Device Settings averages 4.1 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do iManager App or Device Settings have ads?

Device Settings shows ads; iManager App does not.

### Which is updated more often, iManager App or Device Settings?

iManager App ships an update every 6 months, and Device Settings every 4 weeks. Most recently, iManager App was updated on October 6, 2026 and Device Settings on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*