Comparison

Kangaroo vs Anker eufy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Kangaroo

Monitor and manage your home security system remotely. Set up devices easily and receive alerts on your phone. Opt for free self-monitoring or upgrade to plans with professional monitoring and reimbursement for theft or damage.

Highlights
  • Remote monitoring
  • Arm/disarm controls
  • Customizable alerts
  • Step-by-step setup
  • Self-monitoring option
  • Optional protection plans
  • Theft and damage reimbursement
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All you need to get started protecting your space is this app, your Kangaroo device, and WiFi. It takes just a few minutes to follow our step-by-step setup — then you’ll be able to keep tabs on your space from anywhere. Arm, disarm, and manage alerts all from your phone with our convenient, easy-to-use app. You can even get started for $0! Choose to self-monitor your stuff at no cost, or add one of our protect plans for added benefits like Professional Monitoring, theft and damage reimbursement, extended Cloud Storage, Text & Voice Notifications, and more. While Kangaroo devices keep you protected, the Cam Protect and Complete Protect plans will pay you back when incidents of theft or damage occur. Yep, we don’t just have your back. We pay you back. If you choose Cam or Complete Protect, payments will be charged directly to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use https://info.heykangaroo.com/legal With Kangaroo, you’ll stay covered indoors and out with our security solutions and coverage plans. No hassles or headaches.

About

Anker eufy

Consolidate control of all your smart home devices, including security cameras, robot vacuums, baby monitors, and pet feeders, into a single, intuitive platform. Manage your home's security, cleanliness, and the well-being of your family and pets with ease.

Highlights
  • Unified smart home device control
  • Home security monitoring
  • Smart cleaning device management
  • Baby monitoring and control
  • Pet supply management
  • Health data synchronization
Features
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The new all-in-one eufy app that designed to bring together all your favorite eufy products—eufy Security, eufy Clean, eufy Baby, eufy Life, and eufy Pet—into one seamless platform. eufy App: Unified Smart Home Control Take control of your home like never before with the eufy App. Whether you're looking to secure your home, clean your spaces, monitor your health, care for your baby, or interact with your pets, the eufy App has got you covered. Home Security Simplified With the eufy App, you have the power to protect your home with our advanced security ecosystem, including HomeBase, eufyCam, Video Doorbell, and Entry Sensor. Enjoy privacy protection, convenient integration with Alexa or Google Assistant, and industry-leading battery life for worry-free monitoring. Smart Cleaning, One Tap Away Manage your eufy Clean devices from anywhere, ensuring your home is always clean and tidy. Share access with family members and set personalized preferences for each device, making it easier than ever to maintain a clean living space. The currently supported product models are as follows: eufy Clean S1 Pro,eufy Clean S1,eufy Clean X10 Pro Omni,eufy Clean X9 Pro ACS,eufy Clean X8 Pro SES,eufy Clean X8 Pro,eufy Clean X8 Hybrid,eufy Clean X8,eufy Clean 3-in-1 E20,eufy Clean Omni C20,eufy Clean G50 Hybrid,eufy Clean G50,eufy Clean G40 Hybrid+,eufy Clean G40 Hybrid,eufy Clean G40+,eufy Clean G40,eufy Clean G30 Hybrid SES,eufy Clean G30 Hybrid,eufy Clean G30 Verge,eufy Clean G30 Edge,eufy Clean G30 SES,eufy Clean G30,eufy Clean G32 Pro,eufy Clean L60 Hybrid SES,eufy Clean L60 SES,eufy Clean L60 Hybrid,eufy Clean L60,eufy Clean L50 SES,eufy Clean L50. For other models, please use the original eufy Clean app for better experience. Health and Wellness at Your Fingertips Dedicated to provide an easy-to-use app, the eufy App syncs your health data from our Smart Scale product, and can be integrated with Apple Health、Google Fit、Fitbit. Monitor your body fat percentage, BMI, muscle mass, and more, all in one place. Maternal and Infant Care The eufy App can connect to all eufy Baby products, allowing you to comfortably control the breast pump, watch yover your little one in HD and monitor their real-time data. It will provide you with the warmest maternal and infant services. Pet Care Made Simple Connect, control, and update all your smart eufy Pet supplies with the eufy App. Control feeding, play, training, and more remotely, and keep your pet supplies up-to-date with over-the-air firmware and software updates. Why Choose the eufy App? Unified Control: One app to manage all your eufy devices. Privacy Focused: Your data is safe with local encryption and no third-party syncing without your consent. Easy Setup: Intuitive pairing process for quick and easy device integration. Comprehensive Support: Contact our support team for any questions or assistance. For any inquiries or assistance, feel free to reach out to us at support@eufylife.com. Join us on Facebook @EufyOfficial for updates and community engagement. Terms of Use: https://security-app.eufylife.com/v1/overall/termsof?type=termsofuse_us Privacy Policy: https://security-app.eufylife.com/v1/overall/termsof?type=privacypolicy_us

Screenshots

Kangaroo4 screens
Anker eufy4 screens

Verdict

The call

Kangaroo and Anker eufy both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 35% of Kangaroo's written reviews are positive against 16% of Anker eufy's. Kangaroo also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Anker eufy's advantage is ratings volume (71K vs 7.4K) and chart position (#27 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Kangaroo sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Anker eufy sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Kangaroo against 4.6 for Anker eufy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anker eufy has 71K ratings behind it against 7.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of Kangaroo's written reviews are positive against 16% of Anker eufy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kangaroo ships an update weekly, Anker eufy fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Kangaroo versus Anker eufy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKangarooAnker eufy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7.4K ratings)4.6 (71K ratings)
Positive reviews34.8% of reviews — better16.5% of reviews
Number of ratings7.4K71K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#27 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB832 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperROO INCPower Mobile Life LLC

Customer experience

Kangaroo

All ratings7,400 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral4.6%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive34.8%
Neutral16.7%
Negative48.6%

Anker eufy

All ratings71,397 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews3,226 reviews
Positive16.5%
Neutral12.3%
Negative71.2%

User reviews

Kangaroo

From 7.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy setup
  • 👍 User-friendly app
  • 🔒 Affordable security system
  • 🚀 Reliable performance
  • 👍 Great value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔋 Battery life problems
  • 📷 Poor camera quality
  • 🔔 Quiet siren
  • 🐛 Buggy app and features

Anker eufy

From 71K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to install and set up
  • 🔒 Secure local storage, no cloud subscription
  • 👍 Clear and responsive app interface
  • 💡 Useful features like two-way audio and motion detection
  • 🚀 Quick live video streaming and notifications

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable motion detection and false alerts
  • 🔋 Inconsistent battery life, shorter than claimed
  • 🐛 Buggy app with freezing, crashing, and syncing issues
  • 🔒 Concerns over recent data sharing revelations
  • 💡 Lacking advanced features like scheduling and multi-camera management

Bugs and requests

Kangaroo

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Devices randomly disconnect from WiFi
  • Arm/disarm feature not working consistently
  • Notifications not working as expected
  • Camera not capturing clear images

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add live video streaming
  • Improve motion detection sensitivity
  • Provide more customization options
  • Integrate with Google Home/Assistant
  • Offer monthly subscription option

Anker eufy

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cameras randomly going offline with no warning
  • Playback timeline and event markers not working as expected
  • Notifications not reliably triggering for important events
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS and Android versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to set schedules for cameras and security modes
  • Option to disable persistent in-app ads and promotions
  • Improved geofencing functionality and reliability
  • Bulk video download and management tools

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Kangaroo

Subscriptions8
  • Kangaroo Complete Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Kangaroo Complete Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Porch Protection Annual14 Days trial$23.991 Year
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  • Porch Protection Annual 300$23.991 Year
  • Porch Protection Annual1 Year trial$23.991 Year
  • Camera Protect Annual 25014 Days trial3 variants$23.991 Year
  • Kangaroo Complete Yearly14 Days trial$98.991 Year
  • Complete Protect Annual 100014 Days trial$99.991 Year
13 purchases

Anker eufy

Subscriptions13
  • Cloud Storage Basic(1 device)14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Cloud Backup Basic(1 device)1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Cloud Backup Basic (1 device)$3.991 Month
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  • Protection Plan Basic(1 home)$4.991 Month
  • Cloud Storage Basic(2 devices)14 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Cloud Backup Basic(2 devices)1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • Protection Plan Plus(1 home)$9.991 Month
  • Cloud Storage Plus(10 devices)14 Days trial$13.991 Month
  • Cloud Backup Plus(10 devices)1 Month trial$13.991 Month
  • Cloud Storage Basic(1 device)1 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • Cloud Backup Basic(1 device)1 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • Cloud Storage Basic(2 devices)14 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Protection Plan Plus(1 home)$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Kangaroo free?
Kangaroo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Anker eufy free?
Anker eufy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kangaroo or Anker eufy?
Kangaroo and Anker eufy are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7.4K and 71K ratings respectively.
Do Kangaroo or Anker eufy have ads?
Neither Kangaroo nor Anker eufy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kangaroo or Anker eufy?
Kangaroo ships an update weekly, and Anker eufy fortnightly. Most recently, Kangaroo was updated on September 23, 2026 and Anker eufy on September 25, 2026.

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