# Home Assistant vs Anker eufy

Home Assistant and Anker eufy both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 54% of Home Assistant's written reviews are positive against 18% of Anker eufy's. Home Assistant also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 15). Anker eufy's advantage is ratings volume (72K vs 4K) and chart position (#31 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Anker eufy sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Home Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Home Assistant against 4.6 for Anker eufy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anker eufy has 72K ratings behind it against 4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Home Assistant's written reviews are positive against 18% of Anker eufy's.

Home Assistant ships an update every 10 days, Anker eufy fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Home Assistant | Anker eufy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-assistant/id1099568401/reviews)** | [4.6 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anker-eufy/id1424956516/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4K | **72K** |
| Positive reviews | **54.1% of reviews** | 18.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#31** |
| Size | 261 MB | 832 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nabu Casa, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525301324) | [Power Mobile Life LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1096079944) |

## What reviewers say

### Home Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-assistant/id1099568401)

Control your entire smart home from one app, locally and privately. Automate devices, receive notifications, and manage your home's data securely. Integrates with thousands of smart devices and open standards.

**Highlights:** Control entire home from one app, Discover and configure new devices, Automate device actions, Local data privacy, Connect to open standards (Z-Wave, Zigbee, Matter), Remote access via Home Assistant Cloud, Location-based automation

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Anker eufy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anker-eufy/id1424956516)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #34 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Consolidate control of all your smart home devices, including security cameras, robot vacuums, baby monitors, and pet feeders, into a single, intuitive platform. Manage your home's security, cleanliness, and the well-being of your family and pets with ease.

**Highlights:** Unified smart home device control, Home security monitoring, Smart cleaning device management, Baby monitoring and control, Pet supply management, Health data synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud Storage Basic(1 device) | $3.99 | per month |
| Cloud Backup Basic(1 device) | $3.99 | per month |
| Cloud Backup Basic (1 device) | $3.99 | per month |
| Protection Plan Basic(1 home) | $4.99 | per month |
| Cloud Storage Basic(2 devices) | $7.99 | per month |
| Cloud Backup Basic(2 devices) | $7.99 | per month |
| Protection Plan Plus(1 home) | $9.99 | per month |
| Cloud Storage Plus(10 devices) | $13.99 | per month |
| Cloud Backup Plus(10 devices) | $13.99 | per month |
| Cloud Storage Basic(1 device) | $39.99 | per year |
| Cloud Backup Basic(1 device) | $39.99 | per year |
| Cloud Storage Basic(2 devices) | $59.99 | per year |
| Protection Plan Plus(1 home) | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to install and set up
- 🔒 Secure local storage, no cloud subscription
- 👍 Clear and responsive app interface
- 💡 Useful features like two-way audio and motion detection
- 🚀 Quick live video streaming and notifications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable motion detection and false alerts
- 🔋 Inconsistent battery life, shorter than claimed
- 🐛 Buggy app with freezing, crashing, and syncing issues
- 🔒 Concerns over recent data sharing revelations
- 💡 Lacking advanced features like scheduling and multi-camera management

**Reported bugs**

- Cameras randomly going offline with no warning
- Playback timeline and event markers not working as expected
- Notifications not reliably triggering for important events
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS and Android versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to set schedules for cameras and security modes
- Option to disable persistent in-app ads and promotions
- Improved geofencing functionality and reliability
- Bulk video download and management tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Home Assistant free?

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

### Is Anker eufy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Home Assistant or Anker eufy?

Home Assistant is rated higher. Home Assistant averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Anker eufy averages 4.6 from 72K ratings.

### Do Home Assistant or Anker eufy have ads?

Neither Home Assistant nor Anker eufy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Home Assistant or Anker eufy?

Home Assistant ships an update every 10 days, and Anker eufy fortnightly. Most recently, Home Assistant was updated on October 18, 2026 and Anker eufy on October 20, 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.*