# AeraForHome vs SitterNation

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SitterNation at 100% against AeraForHome's 28%. SitterNation also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). AeraForHome's advantage is ratings volume (5.4K vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SitterNation holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AeraForHome has 5.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of AeraForHome's written reviews are positive against 100% of SitterNation's.

AeraForHome ships an update every 2 months, SitterNation weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AeraForHome | SitterNation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aeraforhome/id1135108057/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sitternation/id6788505399/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.4K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 27.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 64 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Prolitec Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135108056) | [Sitter Nation Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788505401) |

## What reviewers say

### AeraForHome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aeraforhome/id1135108057)

Control your smart home scent diffuser remotely. Adjust fragrance strength, set schedules, and manage multiple devices from anywhere. Track fragrance levels and receive re-order reminders for a consistently pleasant home aroma.

**Highlights:** Remote Wi-Fi control, Adjustable scent strength, Customizable schedules, Fragrance usage tracking, Re-order reminders, Shop fragrances and diffusers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Ability to control fragrance intensity and schedules
- 🚀 Easy setup and connectivity
- 🌟 Excellent fragrance quality and variety
- 👍 Convenient remote control via app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and login issues
- 🔌 Unreliable connectivity and syncing between app and device
- 💸 Expensive fragrance refills
- 📵 Limited functionality without the app

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in or connect to devices
- Scheduled sessions not working as expected
- App not recognizing fragrance levels correctly
- Frequent app crashes and disconnections

**Requested features**

- Integration with smart home platforms (e.g., Google Home, Alexa)
- Low fragrance level alerts
- Ability to manually control device without app
- Improved app stability and user experience


### SitterNation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sitternation/id6788505399)

Connects pet owners with local sitters for various pet care needs, including boarding, dog walking, and grooming. Features secure in-app payments, GPS-tracked walks, and photo updates. Pet owners can create detailed pet profiles for sitters.

**Highlights:** Pet sitting and boarding, Dog walking with GPS tracking, Home visits and pet daycare, Grooming and dog training, Secure in-app payments, Photo updates from sitters, Detailed pet profiles

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AeraForHome free?

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

### Is SitterNation free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AeraForHome or SitterNation?

SitterNation is rated higher. AeraForHome averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while SitterNation averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do AeraForHome or SitterNation have ads?

Neither AeraForHome nor SitterNation shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AeraForHome or SitterNation?

AeraForHome ships an update every 2 months, and SitterNation weekly. Most recently, AeraForHome was updated on October 29, 2026 and SitterNation on October 31, 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.*