GrusHome vs Identikyc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Identikyc
This app automates identity verification using NFC and facial recognition. It securely reads electronic identity documents and authenticates users to prevent identity theft and streamline onboarding processes for companies.
- NFC document scanning
- Facial recognition authentication
- Anti-spoofing liveness detection
- Automated onboarding
- Secure identity proofing
- Privacy-friendly verification
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Identikyc identifies citizens by reading their electronic identity documents through NFC and authenticates them with Face Recognition, protecting everybody from identity theft. Identikyc automates onboarding, id-proofing, and Know Your Customer procedure giving a frictionless user experience. Companies can verify in a certain, secure, and privacy-friendly manner the identity of citizens through an electronic identity document identikyc uses: - the phone's NFC sensor to access the data contained in the identity document chip; - facial recognition to authenticate the citizen - an anti-spoofing liveness detection mechanism to detect attacks on the system
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Identikyc at none against GrusHome's 10. GrusHome's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. GrusHome sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Identikyc asks for nothing beyond the download.
GrusHome ships an update every 10 days, Identikyc every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GrusHome | Identikyc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 120 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Najing Hemeng Information Technology Co., Ltd. | Cyberneid |
Customer experience
GrusHome
Identikyc
In-app purchases
GrusHome
- 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
Identikyc
No in-app purchases









