Comparison

GrusHome vs Ike

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

Ike

Organize your tasks using a priority matrix based on importance and urgency. Manage your to-dos with intuitive gestures, add due dates, multiple reminders, images, audio recordings, and detailed notes. This app helps you focus on what matters most.

Highlights
  • Priority matrix organization
  • Intuitive gesture controls
  • Due dates and reminders
  • Add images to tasks
  • Audio recording attachments
  • Detailed notes/descriptions
Features
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Done is a playful to-do list in the spirit of priority matrix. Organize tasks by importance and urgency. Manage tasks using intuitive gestures. Prioritize tasks, todos, and reminders into a priority matrix depending on their importance/urgency. Prioritizing tasks upfront is the cornerstone of Done, prioritizing a task is the first thing you do, rather than selecting it afterwards. You can add a due date to a task to give it a deadline. At the same. time, you could add multiple time reminders to each task. Add an image to a task make the task has more information about it.  You can also add an audio recordings to a task. If you want add a task with much more information, audio recording is the way to go. At last, you could add notes as descriptions to your tasks.

Screenshots

GrusHome4 screens
Ike4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GrusHome at 5.0 against Ike's 1.0. GrusHome also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). Ike's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, 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 Ike sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GrusHome ships an update every 10 days, Ike every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
GrusHome versus Ike: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrusHomeIke
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNajing Hemeng Information Technology Co., Ltd.余 张

Customer experience

GrusHome

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

Ike

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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
1 purchases

Ike

One-time1
  • Premium Version$1.99

Questions

Is GrusHome free?
GrusHome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ike free?
Ike is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GrusHome or Ike?
GrusHome is rated higher. GrusHome averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Ike averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do GrusHome or Ike have ads?
Neither GrusHome nor Ike shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GrusHome or Ike?
GrusHome ships an update every 10 days, and Ike every 3 months. Most recently, GrusHome was updated on June 24, 2026 and Ike on September 11, 2026.

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