FairyNest vs Scrypted
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FairyNest
Control your smart home LED devices remotely via the internet. This app offers easy setup and an excellent user experience, integrating with voice assistants like Amazon Alexa.
- Remote control over internet
- Amazon Alexa integration
- Control LED controllers
- Control LED switches
- Control LED bulbs
- Easy setup
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FairyNest is designed for smart home LED controller, switch, LED bulb... -- Remote control you device over internet. -- Works with Amazon Alexa and some other smart speakers. -- easy set up, excellent experience.
Scrypted
This app allows you to remotely monitor and record live feeds from your ONVIF/RTSP security cameras. Access your footage from anywhere, receive real-time alerts for detected motion, and easily search through recordings.
- ONVIF/RTSP camera integration
- Remote live stream and recording access
- Real-time motion alerts
- Smart search for footage
- Multi-device synchronization
- User-friendly interface
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Scrypted NVR - Smart Camera Monitoring & Recording Stay connected to your ONVIF/RTSP security cameras with Scrypted NVR, the ultimate video recording and monitoring solution. Effortlessly manage, record, and access your live camera feeds from anywhere, at any time, directly from your iOS device. Key Features: Seamless Camera Integration: Connect and manage multiple ONVIF and RTSP-enabled cameras with ease. Remote Access: View live streams and recordings from your cameras securely from any location. Real-Time Alerts: Receive instant notifications when motion is detected or events are triggered. Smart Search: Quickly find and review recorded footage with advanced search options. Multi-Device Support: Sync and access your cameras across multiple iOS devices. User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive controls and layout for easy navigation and monitoring. Whether you're home or away, keep an eye on what matters most with Scrypted NVR. Download today and take control of your security system like never before!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Scrypted at 5.0 against FairyNest's 2.0. Scrypted also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (33% vs 23%). FairyNest's advantage is ratings volume (87 vs 16) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Scrypted holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FairyNest has 87 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of FairyNest's written reviews are positive against 33% of Scrypted's.
FairyNest ships an update every 2 months, Scrypted every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FairyNest | Scrypted |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (87 ratings) | 5.0 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.5% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 87 — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Sperll Optoelectronic Technology Co., Ltd. | Vysor, Inc. |
Customer experience
FairyNest
Scrypted
Bugs and requests
FairyNest
Reported bugs
71 issues- PIN code not sent for signup/reset
- App crashes on login/signup
- Device disconnects frequently
- Cannot log in or sign up
- Servers offline
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- Device shows offline when on
- Binding failed during connection
- Hotspot not created for manual setup
- Country dropdown not functioning for Google Home
- App stopped working after a month
- Controller disconnects and won't reconnect
- Device offline and stuck on one mode
- Cannot connect to Sky Combined WiFi
- Failed device error
- Device is off error
- Unable to login or change password
- No more data error
- Manual connection fails
- Login fails with password
- PIN code not sent to phone or email
- Phone number signup not working
- Sign up fails to send PIN
- App crashes when trying to log in
- Login screen freezes
- Cannot connect to WiFi
- Device networking but won't connect
- SP network not showing up
- Configuration fails
- Cannot control dynamic functions via Google Home
- Cannot group strips in the app
- Login issues after logout
- Cannot re-pair device
- Cannot get unit to enter pairing mode
- Device disconnects and goes offline daily
- App requires precise location for Wi-Fi
- Login function, password reset, and create new account features do not function
- Unable to integrate with Google Home
- App no longer operational
- Setup options not working
- Device or network not recognized
- Sign up phone number option not working
- App crashes on login
- App stopped working and logged user out
- Lights blink faintly and controller disconnects
- Quick start fails at step one
- Manual setup fails to create hotspot
- Cannot add lights
- Device is off error
- Cannot connect WiFi
- Binding failed
- Manual connection fails
- Device is off when it's on
- App says device is off but can still control it
- Cannot edit light settings when device is not found
- Device won't connect
- Cannot connect controller to network
- Controller only supports 2.4GHz WiFi
- Not enough power during configuration
- Signal too weak during configuration
- Compatible issue
- Hotspot name has strange texts or emoji
- Controller is offline after configuration
- Firmware update not fixing issue
- Auto Mode & Manual Mode failing
- Device is networking but won't connect
- Device is off
- Cannot connect to wifi
- Device is off
- Cannot edit light settings in event device cannot be found
- App says device is off but can still turn off and on with app
- Cannot connect to wifi
Requested features
12 requests- Group lights control
- More dynamic patterns/scenes
- Share function for devices
- Scene function for Alexa/Google
- Apple Shortcuts Integration
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- Set total LED count and define segments
- SDK or API for custom apps
- Music sync via phone microphone
- Split color control on strip
- Warm white color control via Alexa
- Flash mode (immediate color change)
- Strobe function (white flash)
Scrypted
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FairyNest
No in-app purchases
Scrypted
No in-app purchases
