# IP Camera Lite vs GrusHome

The clearest difference is rating: GrusHome at 5.0 against IP Camera Lite's 3.1. GrusHome also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). IP Camera Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (36 vs 1). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GrusHome sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. IP Camera Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

GrusHome holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Camera Lite has 36 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

IP Camera Lite ships an update every 2 weeks, GrusHome every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IP Camera Lite | GrusHome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-camera-lite/id1013455241/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grushome/id1455196140/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [垚 沈](https://appshunter.io/developer/954229457) | [Hemeng](https://appshunter.io/developer/1377555201) |

## What reviewers say

### IP Camera Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-camera-lite/id1013455241)

Transform your iOS device into a wireless IP camera for security monitoring and live broadcasting. Stream video and audio to media servers, record footage, and view feeds from other IP cameras. Supports high resolutions, multiple cameras, and secure protocols.

**Highlights:** Wireless IP camera functionality, RTSP and HTTP server, RTMP/SRT live streaming, Multi-camera support (iOS 13+), ONVIF and MJPEG viewer, Video recording, QR code camera adding

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### GrusHome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grushome/id1455196140)

Transform an old smartphone into a Wi-Fi connected security camera. Offers motion detection, two-way audio, and HD video streaming for home monitoring. Optional upgrades provide cloud storage and advanced features.

**Highlights:** Repurposes old phones as security cameras, Motion detection with alerts, Two-way audio communication, HD video streaming (1080p), Cross-platform compatibility, Scheduled recording, Secure and private video streaming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Month Trial | $0.99 | one-time |
| Standard Plan 1 Month | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50 SMS Alerts | $3.99 | one-time |
| Standard Plan 3 Months | $8.99 | one-time |
| 150 SMS Alerts | $9.99 | one-time |
| 300 SMS Alerts | $18.99 | one-time |
| Standard Plan 12 Months | $27.99 | one-time |
| 500 SMS Alerts | $28.99 | one-time |
| 7 Days Event Recording | $71.99 | one-time |
| 7 Days Continuous Recording 1Y | $107.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IP Camera Lite free?

IP Camera Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GrusHome free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IP Camera Lite or GrusHome?

GrusHome is rated higher. IP Camera Lite averages 3.1 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while GrusHome averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do IP Camera Lite or GrusHome have ads?

IP Camera Lite shows ads; GrusHome does not.

### Which is updated more often, IP Camera Lite or GrusHome?

IP Camera Lite ships an update every 2 weeks, and GrusHome every 10 days. Most recently, IP Camera Lite was updated on October 29, 2026 and GrusHome on October 14, 2026.

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