# SriHome vs Ai258

The clearest difference is rating: Ai258 at 4.0 against SriHome's 2.4. SriHome's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ai258 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. SriHome asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ai258 holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SriHome has 61 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of SriHome's written reviews are positive against 18% of Ai258's.

SriHome ships an update every 3 weeks, Ai258 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SriHome | Ai258 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/srihome/id1327653710/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai258/id1567494871/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **61** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 14.0% of reviews | **17.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 90 MB | 512 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Sricctv Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444493105) | [Sentai(shenzhen) Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567494873) |

## What reviewers say

### SriHome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/srihome/id1327653710)

Access your smart cameras, NVRs, and other devices remotely from anywhere in the world. This app enhances security by keeping you connected to your home and loved ones.

**Highlights:** Remote camera access, NVR device support, Cross-country connectivity, Live video streaming, Enhanced home security

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ai258

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai258/id1567494871)

This mobile application provides all-weather monitoring capabilities for your devices. It supports essential functions like live preview and playback of recorded footage. Download it to enhance your monitoring experience.

**Highlights:** All-weather monitoring, Live preview, Playback functionality, Mobile terminal support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 腾讯云-广州\|9天存储\|30天服务\|移动侦测录像\|1通道 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 4-day alarm video 30-days | $3.99 | one-time |
| 腾讯云-广州\|9天存储\|90天服务\|移动侦测录像\|1通道 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 腾讯云-广州\|9天存储\|180天服务\|移动侦测录像\|1通道 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 腾讯云-广州\|9天存储\|360天服务\|移动侦测录像\|1通道 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 29-day full video 30-day | $24.99 | one-time |
| 29-day full video 360-day | $349.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SriHome free?

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

### Is Ai258 free?

Ai258 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SriHome or Ai258?

Ai258 is rated higher. SriHome averages 2.4 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Ai258 averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do SriHome or Ai258 have ads?

Ai258 shows ads; SriHome does not.

### Which is updated more often, SriHome or Ai258?

SriHome ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ai258 every 2 weeks. Most recently, SriHome was updated on November 6, 2026 and Ai258 on November 3, 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.*