# Funlux vs Jackknife

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Jackknife at 100% against Funlux's 17%. Jackknife also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). Funlux's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (341 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Funlux sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Jackknife asks for nothing beyond the download.

Jackknife holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Funlux has 341 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Funlux's written reviews are positive against 100% of Jackknife's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Funlux | Jackknife |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (341 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funlux/id1012900028/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jackknife/id6768254724/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **341** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 16.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 30 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EP Technology Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/543445690) | [Jackknife Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896554388) |

## What reviewers say

### Funlux

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funlux/id1012900028)

Control a range of smart home devices and stay connected with loved ones through cloud services. Offers premium and platinum cloud plans for enhanced features and storage.

**Highlights:** Smart home device control, Seamless cloud service integration, Remote connectivity, Premium cloud subscription, Platinum cloud subscription

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Cloud for 1 Device | $4.99 | per month |
| Platinum Cloud for 1 Device | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Cloud for 2 Device | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Cloud for 3 Device | $14.99 | per month |
| Platinum Cloud for 2 Device | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Cloud for 4 Device | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Cloud for 5 Device | $24.99 | per month |
| Platinum Cloud for 3 Device | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium Cloud for 6 Device | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium Cloud for 1 Device | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Cloud for 2 Device | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📹 Good image quality and video recording
- 🌙 Dark mode available in app
- 💻 Easy to use interface
- 🔌 Simple installation and setup
- 📱 Works across multiple devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 📴 Devices randomly show offline despite being online
- 🔔 Poor motion detection accuracy (misses real events, alerts on insects/shadows)
- 🔐 Requires location permission to function properly
- 💰 Expensive cloud service pricing

**Reported bugs**

- App won't load or opens to blank screen
- Login failures after updates
- Security breach allowing access to other users' accounts
- Cameras disappear from app after updates
- Audio not playing through Bluetooth

**Requested features**

- Two-factor authentication
- Multi-camera viewing/split screen (2x2 or 4-way)
- Fast-forward and rewind playback controls
- Auto home/away mode based on location
- Ability to disable motion notifications


### Jackknife

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jackknife/id6768254724)

This app helps homeowners manage their property by identifying items, building maintenance plans, and documenting ownership. It provides reminders for maintenance, warranty expirations, and product recalls, and assists with repairs and hiring professionals.

**Highlights:** Item identification via phone camera, Automated maintenance scheduling, Warranty expiration alerts, Product recall notifications, DIY repair guidance, Professional hiring recommendations, Home inventory documentation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Funlux free?

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

### Is Jackknife free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Funlux or Jackknife?

Jackknife is rated higher. Funlux averages 2.3 out of 5 from 341 ratings, while Jackknife averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Funlux or Jackknife have ads?

Jackknife shows ads; Funlux does not.

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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.*