Comparison

Mediatek SmartDevice vs Maner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mediatek SmartDevice

Connect to MediaTek wearable devices and BLE peripherals to manage alerts, track health data, and set up emergency contacts. Receive real-time notifications for proximity and link loss, and sync activity and sleep data to your iPhone.

Highlights
  • Start/stop alerting remote BLE devices
  • Proximity alerts with distance levels
  • Link loss alerts
  • HealthKit data sync (steps, calories, sleep)
  • SOS Call setup
  • Time format server
Features
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This application is mainly used for MediaTek wearable devices (also works with BLE peripherals which support BLE proximity and find me profile) This version includes below features. -Start/stop alerting remote BLE devices -Alerting when distance changing (3 levels) between remote BLE device -Alerting when linking loss between remote BLE device -Alarm and vibration setting for proximity profile -HealthKit feature: sync activities(Step Count, Active Colories, Walking + Running Distance) and sleep data to iPhone, save to Health App, and update all data in real time while the Health Data View showing; Saving Blood Pressure and Body Temperature data to Health Store got from wearable device; -SOS Call: edit contact infomation saved on remote wearable device; -Time Format Server: reply current time format (12H or 24H) to remote wearable device after getting request.

About

Maner

Manage your Umbrel server directly from your iPhone or iPad. Effortlessly install and remove apps, monitor server status in real-time, and adjust settings with an intuitive interface. Perfect for both beginners and experienced users of self-hosting.

Highlights
  • Install and remove Umbrel apps
  • Monitor Umbrel server status
  • Adjust Umbrel server settings
  • iOS and iPadOS compatibility
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Maner is a intuitive mobile app crafted specifically for managing Umbrel servers. With Maner, you can effortlessly install and remove apps on your Umbrel server, monitor its status, and adjust settings from the comfort of your iPhone. Whether you're a tech-savvy individual or just starting out in the world of self-hosting & decentralization, Maner provides an accessible and user friendly interface to help you stay in control of your home server. Key features of Maner include: - Easy installation and removal of apps on your Umbrel server - Real-time monitoring of your Umbrel server's status - Ability to adjust settings on your Umbrel server - Compatibility with both iOS and iPadOS devices Maner is the perfect tool for anyone looking to simplify their management of Umbrel servers. With its intuitive interface and comprehensive features, you can easily stay on top of your Umbrel server's performance and make adjustments as needed from anywhere, at any time.

Screenshots

Mediatek SmartDevice3 screens
Maner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Mediatek SmartDevice at 116 against Maner's 5. Mediatek SmartDevice also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.3 for Mediatek SmartDevice against 2.4 for Maner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mediatek SmartDevice has 116 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 12% of Mediatek SmartDevice's written reviews are positive against 14% of Maner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mediatek SmartDevice ships an update every 5 weeks, Maner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mediatek SmartDevice versus Maner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMediatek SmartDeviceManer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (116 ratings)2.4 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.1% of reviews14.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings116 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAiroha Technology Corp.FarFetched

Customer experience

Mediatek SmartDevice

All ratings115 ratings
Positive29.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative66.1%
Written reviews461 reviews
Positive12.1%
Neutral9.3%
Negative78.5%

Maner

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

Bugs and requests

Mediatek SmartDevice

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App fails to detect connected smartwatches
  • Bluetooth connection immediately disconnects after pairing
  • Cannot add devices through app interface
  • Health data not syncing to Apple Health app
  • SMS notifications show number instead of contact name
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  • App becomes unresponsive in background
  • Notifications arrive repeatedly or not at all
  • Remote camera feature non-functional
  • Date and time cannot be changed on watch
  • App crashes when searching for devices
  • Connection range limited to 10 meters
  • App shows 'Exit safe mode' error on watch
  • Messaging interface broken or inaccessible
  • Incompatibility with iOS 9+ versions
  • App not found in Bluetooth settings on some iPhones

Requested features

13 requests
  • Update app for iOS 10+ compatibility
  • Add watch face customization options
  • Enable SMS/WhatsApp message replies from watch
  • Implement app download functionality for watch
  • Add weather app integration
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  • Support for more smartwatch models
  • Health data synchronization with Apple Health
  • Remote camera capture functionality
  • Messaging sync with iMessage
  • Profile and sport mode settings
  • Battery life indicator display
  • Multi-language support
  • Improved notification management

Maner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Mediatek SmartDevice

No in-app purchases

None

Maner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mediatek SmartDevice free?
Mediatek SmartDevice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Maner free?
Maner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mediatek SmartDevice or Maner?
Maner is rated higher. Mediatek SmartDevice averages 2.3 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while Maner averages 2.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Mediatek SmartDevice or Maner have ads?
Neither Mediatek SmartDevice nor Maner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mediatek SmartDevice or Maner?
Mediatek SmartDevice ships an update every 5 weeks, and Maner every 2 months. Most recently, Mediatek SmartDevice was updated on November 2, 2026 and Maner on October 30, 2026.

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