# GrusHome vs Practical Net

The clearest difference is rating: GrusHome at 5.0 against Practical Net's 3.7. GrusHome also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Practical Net's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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 Practical Net sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GrusHome holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Practical Net has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GrusHome ships an update every 10 days, Practical Net fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GrusHome | Practical Net |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grushome/id1455196140/reviews)** | [3.7 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/practical-net/id6449033421/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **21** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Najing Hemeng Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1377555201) | [Qiming Lianke Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653885714) |

## 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 |


### Practical Net

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/practical-net/id6449033421)

This app offers robust internet connection security, encrypting your data and anonymizing your online activity. It protects against attacks and enhances efficiency for various online tasks like gaming, social media, and video streaming.

**Highlights:** Internet connection protection, Data encryption, Anonymous surfing, Protection from attacks, High-speed servers, Unlimited connectivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GrusHome free?

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

### Is Practical Net free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GrusHome or Practical Net?

GrusHome is rated higher. GrusHome averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Practical Net averages 3.7 from 21 ratings.

### Do GrusHome or Practical Net have ads?

Practical Net shows ads; GrusHome does not.

### Which is updated more often, GrusHome or Practical Net?

GrusHome ships an update every 10 days, and Practical Net fortnightly. Most recently, GrusHome was updated on June 24, 2026 and Practical Net on June 11, 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.*