Comparison

GrusHome vs Cam&Cam

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

Head to head
About

GrusHome

Transform an old smartphone into a Wi-Fi connected security camera. Offers motion detection, two-way audio, and HD video streaming for home monitoring. Optional upgrades provide cloud storage and advanced features.

Highlights
  • Repurposes old phones as security cameras
  • Motion detection with alerts
  • Two-way audio communication
  • HD video streaming (1080p)
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Scheduled recording
  • Secure and private video streaming
Features
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GrusHome is a free app that can convert your Phone into a Wi-Fi connected security camera so that you could simply monitor your house without buying CCTV or IP cameras/systems. This app offers high-quality home monitoring video together with motion detection and alerts that you can use for anything you want to monitor in your home – or anywhere else. It also offers two-way audio, so you can talk to your loved ones. If you upgrade to GrusHome Pro, you will get unlimited cloud storage and advanced detection features. Add GrusHome security sensors to your house and you can build a complete security system. It’s cross-platform, so it doesn’t matter if your phone was not an iPhone. So, if you want to find a security camera for your elderly grandparents, or as a baby monitor, for confirming package delivery or monitoring your house… GrusHome is your best choice. ***KEY FEATURES*** -Easy Set up Simple download GrusHome to the phone and GrusHome Video streamer (GVS) to another phone attach a camera and bingo. No port forwarding, no router configuration. -Live Video Streaming Remote access to the streamer phone any time you want and Stream live video no matter wherever you are. -Motion Detection Motion activated security system can send you real-time app push alerts, SMS notifications. You can also get motion detection images or video clips to keep as evidence. -Two-way Audio Interact with family, pets, delivery man, or deter intruder even while you are away from home. -Camera Sharing Quickly share your camera with family and friends via a QR code or account. When you cancel sharing, the camera will automatically disappear from the list of your friend’s camera list. -HD Video GrusHome provides 1080 Full HD video which keeps images clear after zooming in and videos smooth. Let you see every detail. Scheduled Recording You can specify two intervals each day to automatically start/stop video recording; -Scene Mode Let you control your camera and its sensors in one click by configuring the On/Off state in Home and Away mode. -Cloud Storage Optional cloud recording and storage -back up footage in the cloud with paid plans. All data is stored securely in the Amazon cloud, you are able to easily access, monitor and manage your video from the different device, on demand. -Timeline Playback All videos are connected in series according to chronological order, activity detected by your camera is highlighted on your cloud recording timeline for quick reference. -Secure and Private All video streaming and storage are multi-encrypted in our servers. You can even set the lock pattern for the GrusHome App separately. ***HOW TO SET UP*** 1) Download the video capture app GrusHome Video Streamer(GVS) from App Store and install it onto your Phone. A unique QR code will be assigned to the device after the streamer is launched. 2) Download and install viewer app GrusHome onto another device which you want to use as a viewer. Sign up and log in. 3) Tap "+" in the top-right corner of GrusHome to scan the QR code generated by GrusHome streamer, you are all set to watch the live streaming! ***SUPPORTING*** Email: support@grushome.com Website: www.grushome.com

About

Cam&Cam

Transform two iOS devices into a video monitoring system for home, pets, or babies. Stream live video from anywhere globally without needing to be on the same Wi-Fi network. Simple setup requires no technical skills.

Highlights
  • Two iOS device monitoring system
  • Remote live video streaming
  • No same Wi-Fi network required
  • Home, baby, and pet monitoring
  • Portable Wi-Fi camera functionality
  • Simple setup
Features
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Cam&Cam: Turn Two iOS Devices into a Smart Video Monitoring System With just a few taps, Cam&Cam transforms any two iOS devices into a powerful video monitoring solution. Whether you're on Wi-Fi, 3G, LTE, 4G, or blazing-fast 5G — Cam&Cam keeps you connected. No need to be on the same Wi-Fi network. Stream and monitor live video from anywhere in the world. Use Cam&Cam for: Keeping an eye on your home, car, garage, or office Monitoring your baby or pets while you're away Turning your devices into IP cameras — no extra hardware needed Using your iPhone or iPad as a portable Wi-Fi camera Setting up live video in seconds, wherever you are Creating a simple webcam setup with just two iOS devices No complicated setup. No technical skills required. Just install, connect, and go. Subscriptions & Pricing Cam&Cam offers auto-renewable subscriptions: weekly, monthly, and yearly — so you can choose the plan that fits your needs. A free trial is available, and once it ends, a subscription is required to continue monitoring. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://appcamcam.com/terms.html

Screenshots

GrusHome4 screens
Cam&Cam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GrusHome at 5.0 against Cam&Cam's 3.6. GrusHome also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Cam&Cam's advantage is ratings volume (88 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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. GrusHome sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Cam&Cam sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GrusHome holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cam&Cam has 88 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GrusHome ships an update every 10 days, Cam&Cam every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GrusHome versus Cam&Cam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrusHomeCam&Cam
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.6 (88 ratings)
Positive reviews—41.5% of reviews
Number of ratings188 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHemengHave a nice day

Customer experience

GrusHome

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Cam&Cam

All ratings88 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral8.0%
Negative29.5%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive41.5%
Neutral6.2%
Negative52.3%

Bugs and requests

GrusHome

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Cam&Cam

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Camera disconnects when phone screen is locked
  • App crashes after updates
  • Video and audio not working
  • Forced app restarts every 24 hours
  • Inability to reconnect to streaming device

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to cycle through different camera lenses
  • Option to disable auto-renew
  • Support for Samsung to iPhone connections
  • Compatibility with older devices
  • Improved motion detection sensitivity

In-app purchases

10 purchases

GrusHome

One-time10
  • First Month Trial$0.99
  • Standard Plan 1 Month$3.99
  • 50 SMS Alerts$3.99
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  • Standard Plan 3 Months$8.99
  • 150 SMS Alerts$9.99
  • 300 SMS Alerts$18.99
  • Standard Plan 12 Months$27.99
  • 500 SMS Alerts$28.99
  • 7 Days Event Recording$71.99
  • 7 Days Continuous Recording 1Y$107.99
9 purchases

Cam&Cam

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
  • Unlimited Monthly premium$3.991 Month
  • Unlimited Weekly premium2 variants$4.997 Days
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  • Cam&Cam Monthly Premium$6.991 Month
  • Welcome Monthly Premium$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$9.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium New$9.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium1 Year trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Version Forever$19.99

Questions

Is GrusHome free?
GrusHome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cam&Cam free?
Cam&Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GrusHome or Cam&Cam?
GrusHome is rated higher. GrusHome averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cam&Cam averages 3.6 from 88 ratings.
Do GrusHome or Cam&Cam have ads?
Neither GrusHome nor Cam&Cam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GrusHome or Cam&Cam?
GrusHome ships an update every 10 days, and Cam&Cam every 9 days. Most recently, GrusHome was updated on November 2, 2026 and Cam&Cam on November 10, 2026.

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