# PackDot vs GrusHome

The clearest difference is rating: GrusHome at 5.0 against PackDot's 3.0. GrusHome also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). PackDot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GrusHome sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. PackDot asks for nothing beyond the download.

GrusHome holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

PackDot ships an update every 3 months, GrusHome every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and June 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PackDot | GrusHome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packdot/id1324367700/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grushome/id1455196140/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marcos Samsoniuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1047007772) | [Najing Hemeng Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1377555201) |

## What reviewers say

### PackDot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packdot/id1324367700)

This utility app helps create an inventory for flexographic plates and presses by measuring screen dots, dot diameter, and ink percentage from photos. It offers overlay functions to compare plates with anilox or printed materials, and can read angles and spot colors.

**Highlights:** Flexographic plate inventory, Screen dot measurement (LPC/LPI), Dot diameter and area/ink percentage calculation, Overlay function for comparison, Reading angle and spot colors, PDF report generation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### GrusHome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grushome/id1455196140)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Month Trial | $0.99 | one-time |
| Standard Plan 1 Month | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50 SMS Alerts | $3.99 | one-time |
| Standard Plan 3 Months | $8.99 | one-time |
| 150 SMS Alerts | $9.99 | one-time |
| 300 SMS Alerts | $18.99 | one-time |
| Standard Plan 12 Months | $27.99 | one-time |
| 500 SMS Alerts | $28.99 | one-time |
| 7 Days Event Recording | $71.99 | one-time |
| 7 Days Continuous Recording 1Y | $107.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PackDot free?

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

### Is GrusHome free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PackDot or GrusHome?

GrusHome is rated higher. PackDot averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while GrusHome averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PackDot or GrusHome have ads?

Neither PackDot nor GrusHome shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PackDot or GrusHome?

PackDot ships an update every 3 months, and GrusHome every 10 days. Most recently, PackDot was updated on July 7, 2026 and GrusHome on June 24, 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.*