# Anker eufy vs Cove Connect

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cove Connect at none against Anker eufy's 15. Anker eufy's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (72K vs 4.8K). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Anker eufy sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Cove Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Anker eufy holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anker eufy has 72K ratings behind it against 4.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 18% of Anker eufy's written reviews are positive against 22% of Cove Connect's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Anker eufy | Cove Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anker-eufy/id1424956516/reviews)** | [4.4 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cove-connect/id1671243195/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | 4.8K |
| Positive reviews | 17.9% of reviews | **22.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | — |
| Size | 800 MB | 369 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Power Mobile Life LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1096079944) | [Cove Smart, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362174855) |

## What reviewers say

### Anker eufy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anker-eufy/id1424956516)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #40 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud Storage Basic(1 device) | $3.99 | per month |
| Cloud Backup Basic(1 device) | $3.99 | per month |
| Cloud Backup Basic (1 device) | $3.99 | per month |
| Protection Plan Basic(1 home) | $4.99 | per month |
| Cloud Storage Basic(2 devices) | $7.99 | per month |
| Cloud Backup Basic(2 devices) | $7.99 | per month |
| Protection Plan Plus(1 home) | $9.99 | per month |
| Cloud Storage Plus(10 devices) | $13.99 | per month |
| Cloud Backup Plus(10 devices) | $13.99 | per month |
| Cloud Storage Basic(1 device) | $39.99 | per year |
| Cloud Backup Basic(1 device) | $39.99 | per year |
| Cloud Storage Basic(2 devices) | $59.99 | per year |
| Protection Plan Plus(1 home) | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Cove Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cove-connect/id1671243195)

Manage your Cove smart home system remotely and stay informed about any activity. Receive real-time notifications to ensure your home's security and convenience, no matter where you are.

**Highlights:** Remote system control, Activity notifications, Anywhere access, Home security monitoring

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 Reliable security system
- 💡 Customizable settings
- 🔒 Responsive customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 Connectivity issues with cameras
- 🐛 Sensor malfunctions
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🐛 Confusing app updates

**Reported bugs**

- App constantly prompting for updates with no actual update available
- Sensors not showing up on the main screen
- Inability to toggle notifications or chimes for sensors
- Sensor names and types resetting randomly
- Login issues and app crashes

**Requested features**

- Improved camera integration
- More detailed activity logging
- Ability to rename sensors
- Dark mode option
- Alexa/Google Home integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Anker eufy free?

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

### Is Cove Connect free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Anker eufy or Cove Connect?

Anker eufy is rated higher. Anker eufy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while Cove Connect averages 4.4 from 4.8K ratings.

### Do Anker eufy or Cove Connect have ads?

Neither Anker eufy nor Cove Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Anker eufy or Cove Connect?

Anker eufy ships an update fortnightly, and Cove Connect fortnightly. Most recently, Anker eufy was updated on October 29, 2026 and Cove Connect on October 27, 2026.

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