# Kangaroo vs IngredientGuard

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Kangaroo at 14.0 against IngredientGuard's 16.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kangaroo sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and IngredientGuard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kangaroo | IngredientGuard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kangaroo-simple-home-security/id1388241447/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **7.4K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 34.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 158 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ROO INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1359081310) | [Abdifatah Abdiwali Ahmed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764333463) |

## What reviewers say

### Kangaroo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kangaroo-simple-home-security/id1388241447)

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kangaroo Complete Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Kangaroo Complete Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Porch Protection Annual | $23.99 | per year |
| Porch Protection Annual 300 | $23.99 | per year |
| Porch Protection Annual | $23.99 | per year |
| Camera Protect Annual 250 | $23.99 | per year |
| Kangaroo Complete Yearly | $98.99 | per year |
| Complete Protect Annual 1000 | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### IngredientGuard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ingredientguard/id6762025757)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kangaroo free?

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

### Is IngredientGuard free?

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

### Do Kangaroo or IngredientGuard have ads?

Neither Kangaroo nor IngredientGuard shows ads.

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