# Anker eufy vs Minimalist Beginnings

The clearest difference is rating: Minimalist Beginnings at 5.0 against Anker eufy's 4.6. Minimalist Beginnings also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Anker eufy's advantage is ratings volume (72K vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Anker eufy sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Minimalist Beginnings sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Minimalist Beginnings holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anker eufy has 72K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Anker eufy ships an update fortnightly, Minimalist Beginnings every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Anker eufy | Minimalist Beginnings |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anker-eufy/id1424956516/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimalist-beginnings/id6762559276/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 17.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#29** | — |
| Size | 800 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Power Mobile Life LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1096079944) | [Softseas Digital, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894674455) |

## What reviewers say

### Anker eufy

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

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Free · Lifestyle, #32 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This comprehensive app unifies control for all your smart home devices, including security cameras, robot vacuums, baby monitors, and pet feeders. Manage your home, monitor your health, and care for your family and pets from a single, intuitive platform.

**Highlights:** Unified smart home device control, Home security monitoring, Smart cleaning device management, Health data syncing, Baby and pet monitoring, Privacy-focused local encryption

**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


### Minimalist Beginnings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimalist-beginnings/id6762559276)

This app offers a peaceful reading experience focused on reducing clutter, noise, and financial stress. Explore curated content on decluttering, mindful spending, and simple living, with options to save articles and subscribe to a newsletter.

**Highlights:** Read blog posts organized by topic, Explore content pillars: Decluttering, Spending, Simple Living, Home, Browse posts and Pinterest inspiration, Search for specific topics, Curated product recommendations, Bookmark articles for later, Adjust font size and track reading progress

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| English | $2.99 | per month |
| English | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Anker eufy free?

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

### Is Minimalist Beginnings free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Anker eufy or Minimalist Beginnings?

Minimalist Beginnings is rated higher. Anker eufy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while Minimalist Beginnings averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Anker eufy or Minimalist Beginnings have ads?

Neither Anker eufy nor Minimalist Beginnings shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Anker eufy or Minimalist Beginnings?

Anker eufy ships an update fortnightly, and Minimalist Beginnings every 5 weeks. Most recently, Anker eufy was updated on November 1, 2026 and Minimalist Beginnings on October 10, 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.*