SG Smart vs GrusHome
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SG Smart
Control Bluetooth-enabled smart lighting devices with an intuitive app. Program dimming levels, set schedules, and create custom scenes for different atmospheres. Manage multiple locations and share settings with others.
- Bluetooth device control
- Dimming level adjustment
- Programmable timing
- Custom scene creation
- Group control
- Multi-location management
- Settings sharing
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LEDDim is a comfortable and easy way to control Bluetooth enabled SG Smart Devices. This intuitive APP makes your lighting environment Smart and fully programmable in e.g. Dimming level and Timing. Simple shortcuts will also move your programmed lighting devices to scenes and modes, so to welcome you home at a safe lighting level in the house, to wake you up with comfortable light in the morning or to shut down the whole lighting when you go away or enter the night mode. Control your light with just one touch The APP has various functions which allow you to control each lighting device individually or in Groups. Rename each room or Group as per your wish and illustrate it with fancy icons! Several scenes can easily be created for each Group to suit different atmospheres required over the day. After a quick pairing process of the devices and an intuitive programming of the Groups, a one touch command will transform your ambient light into the scene you have created. The scheduler function will lend you a hand to turn ON/OFF or adjust your dimming level at the pre-set time frame, and this even when you are not at home! Hassles free with LOCATION feature If you are having SG Smart Devices in e.g. both your home and your office, only one account is necessary to run both locations; the APP offers to switch from one location to another one with a simple fingertip! Any of these locations and their programmed settings can be shared to other accounts (family members, working colleagues, etc.), with the option to give them admin rights or being users only. Changes made on your own Smart Phone will then automatically update other account devices thanks to the cloud service.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SG Smart at none against GrusHome's 10. GrusHome's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. GrusHome sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. SG Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.
SG Smart ships an update every 3 weeks, GrusHome every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SG Smart | GrusHome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SG Armaturen AS | Najing Hemeng Information Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
SG Smart
GrusHome
In-app purchases
SG Smart
No in-app purchases
GrusHome
- 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









