# SmartCam Pro vs Kangaroo

The clearest difference is rating: Kangaroo at 4.6 against SmartCam Pro's 2.2. Kangaroo also leads on review sentiment (35% vs 0%) and ratings volume (7.4K vs 18). SmartCam Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kangaroo sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. SmartCam Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Kangaroo holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kangaroo has 7.4K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SmartCam Pro's written reviews are positive against 35% of Kangaroo's.

SmartCam Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Kangaroo weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartCam Pro | Kangaroo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartcam-pro/id1031487512/reviews) | **[4.6 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kangaroo-simple-home-security/id1388241447/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **7.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **34.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [洪波 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/670319795) | [ROO INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1359081310) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartCam Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartcam-pro/id1031487512)

Access your smartphone camera remotely from any location to view live feeds. Stay connected with family, monitor your home, or check on your office.

**Highlights:** Remote camera access, Live video streaming, View from any location, Family monitoring, Office surveillance

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Kangaroo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kangaroo-simple-home-security/id1388241447)

Monitor and manage your home security system remotely. Set up devices easily and receive alerts on your phone. Opt for free self-monitoring or upgrade to plans with professional monitoring and reimbursement for theft or damage.

**Highlights:** Remote monitoring, Arm/disarm controls, Customizable alerts, Step-by-step setup, Self-monitoring option, Optional protection plans, Theft and damage reimbursement

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kangaroo Complete Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Kangaroo Complete Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Porch Protection Annual | $23.99 | per year |
| Porch Protection Annual 300 | $23.99 | per year |
| Porch Protection Annual | $23.99 | per year |
| Camera Protect Annual 250 | $23.99 | per year |
| Kangaroo Complete Yearly | $98.99 | per year |
| Complete Protect Annual 1000 | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy setup
- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🔒 Affordable security system
- 🚀 Reliable performance
- 👍 Great value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Battery life problems
- 📷 Poor camera quality
- 🔔 Quiet siren
- 🐛 Buggy app and features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Devices randomly disconnect from WiFi
- Arm/disarm feature not working consistently
- Notifications not working as expected
- Camera not capturing clear images

**Requested features**

- Add live video streaming
- Improve motion detection sensitivity
- Provide more customization options
- Integrate with Google Home/Assistant
- Offer monthly subscription option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartCam Pro free?

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

### Is Kangaroo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SmartCam Pro or Kangaroo?

Kangaroo is rated higher. SmartCam Pro averages 2.2 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Kangaroo averages 4.6 from 7.4K ratings.

### Do SmartCam Pro or Kangaroo have ads?

Neither SmartCam Pro nor Kangaroo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SmartCam Pro or Kangaroo?

SmartCam Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Kangaroo weekly. Most recently, SmartCam Pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and Kangaroo on October 26, 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.*