# GrusHome vs Aaron

The clearest difference is rating: GrusHome at 5.0 against Aaron's 4.4. GrusHome also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Aaron's advantage is ratings volume (45 vs 1) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GrusHome sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Aaron sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GrusHome holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aaron has 45 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GrusHome ships an update every 10 days, Aaron monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GrusHome | Aaron |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grushome/id1455196140/reviews)** | [4.4 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aaron-virtual-camera-and-viewer/id1567804836/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **45** |
| Positive reviews | — | 46.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 583 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Najing Hemeng Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1377555201) | [Master Home Security s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549567734) |

## 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 |


### Aaron

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aaron-virtual-camera-and-viewer/id1567804836)

Transform two devices into a reliable home security system. Monitor your home remotely with features like motion detection, two-way video, and HD quality streaming. Supports a wide range of cameras and offers unlimited device pairing.

**Highlights:** Multi-device monitoring, Two-way video, HD video quality, Motion detection, HomeKit & Onvif camera support, Unlimited reach (Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G, LTE, 5G), MAC app support

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 MONTH of Premium Account | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 YEAR of Premium Account | $30.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GrusHome free?

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

### Is Aaron free?

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

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

GrusHome is rated higher. GrusHome averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Aaron averages 4.4 from 45 ratings.

### Do GrusHome or Aaron have ads?

Neither GrusHome nor Aaron shows ads.

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

GrusHome ships an update every 10 days, and Aaron monthly. Most recently, GrusHome was updated on June 24, 2026 and Aaron on August 27, 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.*