Security Camera - Surveillance Video vs GrusHome
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Security Camera - Surveillance Video
Transform your old phone or tablet into a remote surveillance system. Stream live video and audio, receive motion alerts, and communicate remotely. Secure your home or office with this easy-to-use security camera solution.
- Remote video and audio monitoring
- Real-time motion detection
- Remote communication
- Video recording
- 3G, 4G, Wi-Fi connectivity
- Easy setup with two devices
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A universal security camera with video and audio that installs on your phone, or tablet. Hear each noise and visualized in real time, record. You can communicate remotely. Connection 3G, 4G, Wi-Fi. Easy to use : You need two devices. The first device you keep in possession, and the second as a camera. Use in less than 30 seconds. Record: You can if you want to record video remotely. Respect for privacy: We care about the privacy of our users, for this we do not store any data or personal information.
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 rating: GrusHome at 5.0 against Security Camera - Surveillance Video's 3.8. Security Camera - Surveillance Video's advantage is ratings volume (733 vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Security Camera - Surveillance Video sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GrusHome sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
GrusHome holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Security Camera - Surveillance Video has 733 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Security Camera - Surveillance Video ships an update every 5 days, GrusHome every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Security Camera - Surveillance Video | GrusHome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (733 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 733 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | thomas Custodio | Hemeng |
Customer experience
Security Camera - Surveillance Video
GrusHome
Bugs and requests
Security Camera - Surveillance Video
Reported bugs
3 issues- Camera screen keeps flipping and won't connect
- Freezes and crashes on older devices
- Doesn't work with 4G/cellular data
Requested features
3 requests- Remote access from outside home network
- Ability to save recorded footage
- Support for multiple cameras
GrusHome
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Security Camera - Surveillance Video
- Unlimited version$3.99
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
Questions
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