# At Home vs MG DVR

The clearest difference is review sentiment: At Home at 50% against MG DVR's 0%. MG DVR's advantage is price (Free vs $5.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

MG DVR is free to download; At Home costs $5.99 up front. At Home sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MG DVR asks for nothing beyond the download.

At Home ships an update monthly, MG DVR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | At Home | MG DVR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/at-home/id1125533138/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 92 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magne Roald](https://appshunter.io/developer/377617415) | [AAPICO ELECTRONICS COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477819830) |

## What reviewers say

### At Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/at-home/id1125533138)

Unify control of your smart home devices from lights and thermostats to blinds and sensors. This app offers seamless integration with HomeKit, Adax WiFi, and Tibber, providing a clean overview and effortless management of your connected home.

**Highlights:** Unified smart home device control, HomeKit, Adax WiFi, Tibber integration, Device and sensor group management, Customizable timers and schedules, Siri Shortcuts support, Apple Watch complications, Geo-fencing support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Automations and Weather | $1.99 | one-time |


### MG DVR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mg-dvr/id1571677862)

This utility app allows users to view live and recorded footage from a device. It supports downloading media, setting recording durations, and managing monitoring functions. Users can also adjust volume settings for the recorder.

**Highlights:** View real-time pictures, View historical videos, Download videos and pictures, Set recording duration, Stop monitoring, Compact time recording, Prompt volume setting

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is At Home free?

At Home costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is MG DVR free?

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

### Do At Home or MG DVR have ads?

Neither At Home nor MG DVR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, At Home or MG DVR?

At Home ships an update monthly, and MG DVR every 2 weeks. Most recently, At Home was updated on October 17, 2026 and MG DVR on October 10, 2026.

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