Comparison

Angelcam vs GrusHome

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

Head to head
About

Angelcam

Access and manage your home or business security cameras remotely. Monitor live video feeds, connect sensors for enhanced security, and store recordings in the cloud. Enjoy secure, real-time monitoring from anywhere in the world.

Highlights
  • Remote live video monitoring
  • Connect any sensor/alarm
  • Share camera access
  • Cloud video recording
  • Supports most IP cameras
  • Bank-level encryption
  • Multi-camera view
Features
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The Angelcam app is a cloud-based IP camera viewer that enables you to monitor and control your home and/or business security. Thanks to its remote access, you can view all of your connected cameras, including CCTV and IP, from anywhere in the world. With Angelcam, there’s no need for an expensive camera system as you have all of the tools and functionality you need to keep what matters most always safe and secure no matter where you are. Angelcam’s 360° Real-Time Security allows for easy connection of the vast majority of alarms and sensors to Angelcam and provides a more comprehensive, truly real-time means of monitoring and investigating issues as soon as they arise. With it, users are empowered to react immediately, ensuring an optimal appropriate response and the end of false alarms for good. LIVE VIDEO MONITORING Access your cameras online anytime, from anywhere. CONNECT ANY SENSOR/S Connect and integrate any sensor/s to enhance your functionality. SHARE WITH ANYONE Allow your family and friends access to a live view of your cameras and recordings. CLOUD RECORDING Back up your video to secure cloud storage (Cloud Recording subscription required). CONNECT NEARLY ANY IP CAMERA We support 90% of camera brands. HELP IS ONE CLICK AWAY Reach out to our friendly and knowledgeable support whenever you need or try our community support. BANK-LEVEL ENCRYPTION Rest assured knowing your camera feeds are secure and that only you, as well as the people you choose, can access them. MULTI-CAMERA VIEW Get an instant overview and immediate control of all your streams at once whether you have IP cameras or CCTV cameras (quality may vary based on your internet connection). 360° REAL-TIME SECURITY Get a more comprehensive, real-time means of monitoring and investigating issues as soon as they arise, ensuring an optimal appropriate response and the end of false alarms for good.

About

GrusHome

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
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GrusHome is a free app that can convert your Phone into a Wi-Fi connected security camera so that you could simply monitor your house without buying CCTV or IP cameras/systems. This app offers high-quality home monitoring video together with motion detection and alerts that you can use for anything you want to monitor in your home – or anywhere else. It also offers two-way audio, so you can talk to your loved ones. If you upgrade to GrusHome Pro, you will get unlimited cloud storage and advanced detection features. Add GrusHome security sensors to your house and you can build a complete security system. It’s cross-platform, so it doesn’t matter if your phone was not an iPhone. So, if you want to find a security camera for your elderly grandparents, or as a baby monitor, for confirming package delivery or monitoring your house… GrusHome is your best choice. ***KEY FEATURES*** -Easy Set up Simple download GrusHome to the phone and GrusHome Video streamer (GVS) to another phone attach a camera and bingo. No port forwarding, no router configuration. -Live Video Streaming Remote access to the streamer phone any time you want and Stream live video no matter wherever you are. -Motion Detection Motion activated security system can send you real-time app push alerts, SMS notifications. You can also get motion detection images or video clips to keep as evidence. -Two-way Audio Interact with family, pets, delivery man, or deter intruder even while you are away from home. -Camera Sharing Quickly share your camera with family and friends via a QR code or account. When you cancel sharing, the camera will automatically disappear from the list of your friend’s camera list. -HD Video GrusHome provides 1080 Full HD video which keeps images clear after zooming in and videos smooth. Let you see every detail. Scheduled Recording You can specify two intervals each day to automatically start/stop video recording; -Scene Mode Let you control your camera and its sensors in one click by configuring the On/Off state in Home and Away mode. -Cloud Storage Optional cloud recording and storage -back up footage in the cloud with paid plans. All data is stored securely in the Amazon cloud, you are able to easily access, monitor and manage your video from the different device, on demand. -Timeline Playback All videos are connected in series according to chronological order, activity detected by your camera is highlighted on your cloud recording timeline for quick reference. -Secure and Private All video streaming and storage are multi-encrypted in our servers. You can even set the lock pattern for the GrusHome App separately. ***HOW TO SET UP*** 1) Download the video capture app GrusHome Video Streamer(GVS) from App Store and install it onto your Phone. A unique QR code will be assigned to the device after the streamer is launched. 2) Download and install viewer app GrusHome onto another device which you want to use as a viewer. Sign up and log in. 3) Tap "+" in the top-right corner of GrusHome to scan the QR code generated by GrusHome streamer, you are all set to watch the live streaming! ***SUPPORTING*** Email: support@grushome.com Website: www.grushome.com

Screenshots

Angelcam4 screens
GrusHome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GrusHome at 5.0 against Angelcam's 4.3. GrusHome also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). Angelcam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (223 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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. GrusHome sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Angelcam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GrusHome holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Angelcam has 223 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Angelcam ships an update every 2 months, GrusHome every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Angelcam versus GrusHome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAngelcamGrusHome
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (223 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.1% of reviews
Number of ratings223 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAngelcam, Inc.Najing Hemeng Information Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Angelcam

All ratings223 ratings
Positive83.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative12.6%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive39.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative56.5%

GrusHome

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Angelcam

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

GrusHome

One-time10
  • First Month Trial$0.99
  • Standard Plan 1 Month$3.99
  • 50 SMS Alerts$3.99
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  • Standard Plan 3 Months$8.99
  • 150 SMS Alerts$9.99
  • 300 SMS Alerts$18.99
  • Standard Plan 12 Months$27.99
  • 500 SMS Alerts$28.99
  • 7 Days Event Recording$71.99
  • 7 Days Continuous Recording 1Y$107.99

Questions

Is Angelcam free?
Angelcam 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, Angelcam or GrusHome?
GrusHome is rated higher. Angelcam averages 4.3 out of 5 from 223 ratings, while GrusHome averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Angelcam or GrusHome have ads?
Neither Angelcam nor GrusHome shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Angelcam or GrusHome?
Angelcam ships an update every 2 months, and GrusHome every 10 days. Most recently, Angelcam was updated on September 19, 2026 and GrusHome on June 24, 2026.

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