# GrusHome vs Loop

The clearest difference is rating: GrusHome at 5.0 against Loop's 3.0. GrusHome also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 69 months). Loop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GrusHome sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Loop asks for nothing beyond the download.

GrusHome holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

GrusHome ships an update every 10 days, Loop every 69 months. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GrusHome | Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grushome/id1455196140/reviews)** | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-countdown-timer/id1490670940/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 69 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 61 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Najing Hemeng Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1377555201) | [NEXTLINK PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1115197533) |

## What reviewers say

### GrusHome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grushome/id1455196140)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Month Trial | $0.99 | one-time |
| Standard Plan 1 Month | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50 SMS Alerts | $3.99 | one-time |
| Standard Plan 3 Months | $8.99 | one-time |
| 150 SMS Alerts | $9.99 | one-time |
| 300 SMS Alerts | $18.99 | one-time |
| Standard Plan 12 Months | $27.99 | one-time |
| 500 SMS Alerts | $28.99 | one-time |
| 7 Days Event Recording | $71.99 | one-time |
| 7 Days Continuous Recording 1Y | $107.99 | one-time |


### Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-countdown-timer/id1490670940)

Enhance your productivity with a distraction-free countdown timer. Customize your work and study sessions with over 10 themes to improve focus and avoid procrastination. Achieve your goals efficiently by planning and managing your time effectively.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free focus, Customizable work/study timers, Over 10 themes, Avoid procrastination, Effective time planning, Improve productivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GrusHome free?

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

### Is Loop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GrusHome or Loop?

GrusHome is rated higher. GrusHome averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Loop averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do GrusHome or Loop have ads?

Loop shows ads; GrusHome does not.

### Which is updated more often, GrusHome or Loop?

GrusHome ships an update every 10 days, and Loop every 69 months. Most recently, GrusHome was updated on June 24, 2026 and Loop on June 1, 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.*
