# GrusHome vs CheckIn Station

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CheckIn Station at none against GrusHome's 10. GrusHome's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | GrusHome | CheckIn Station |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grushome/id1455196140/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 61 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hemeng](https://appshunter.io/developer/1377555201) | [Seni Aroma Sdn. Bhd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1426353921) |

## 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 |


### CheckIn Station

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkin-station/id1620517022)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GrusHome free?

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

### Is CheckIn Station free?

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

### Do GrusHome or CheckIn Station have ads?

Neither GrusHome nor CheckIn Station shows ads.

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