# SimHome vs Nanobébé Aura

The clearest difference is rating: Nanobébé Aura at 2.3 against SimHome's 1.5. Nanobébé Aura also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). SimHome's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimHome sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Nanobébé Aura asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nanobébé Aura holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 51 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 19% of SimHome's written reviews are positive against 16% of Nanobébé Aura's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SimHome ships an update fortnightly, Nanobébé Aura every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimHome | Nanobébé Aura |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simhome/id1484916649/reviews) | **[2.3 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nanobebe-aura/id6453065522/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 44 | **51** |
| Positive reviews | **19.4% of reviews** | 16.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 184 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simshine Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441938913) | [Nutrits Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698574127) |

## What reviewers say

### SimHome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simhome/id1484916649)

Manage your smart home cameras remotely with real-time live streaming and two-way audio. Receive instant alerts for AI-detected events and securely access your data from anywhere. Protect your home 24/7 with easy setup and responsive notifications.

**Highlights:** Remote camera configuration, Real-time live streaming, Two-way audio communication, AI intelligent event detection, Responsive push notifications, Encrypted data storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One month cloud storage | $4.99 | one-time |
| Six months cloud storage | $24.99 | one-time |
| One year cloud storage | $49.99 | one-time |


### Nanobébé Aura

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nanobebe-aura/id6453065522)

This app provides next-generation smart baby monitoring with non-contact breathing motion detection and real-time alerts. It offers crystal-clear HD streaming, remote soothing options with sounds and two-way talk, and an in-app tracker for daily baby activities. Monitor your baby's environment with a 360° perspective.

**Highlights:** Non-contact breathing motion detection, Real-time waking and sleeping notifications, Crystal clear HD streaming, Remote soothing with sounds and two-way talk, In-app daily activity tracker, 360° remote camera pan

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 High quality camera image
- 💡 Built-in sound machine
- 💡 Ability to pivot camera
- 💡 AI breathing monitoring (when it works)
- 💡 User-friendly app interface (for some)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant connectivity issues
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 App constantly logs users out
- 🐛 Unreliable live feed (freezes, disconnects)
- 🐛 Poor customer support responsiveness

**Reported bugs**

- App constantly logs users out
- Live feed freezes, crashes, or refuses to load
- Cannot have two people viewing the monitor at the same time
- App disconnects, freezes, or kicks users out
- App just breaks and cannot be logged into

**Requested features**

- Add timers to activity tracker
- Allow background mode for live feed
- Make app iPad compatible with full screen support
- Add temperature reading
- Add sleep duration tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimHome free?

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

### Is Nanobébé Aura free?

Nanobébé Aura is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SimHome or Nanobébé Aura?

Nanobébé Aura is rated higher. SimHome averages 1.5 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Nanobébé Aura averages 2.3 from 51 ratings.

### Do SimHome or Nanobébé Aura have ads?

Neither SimHome nor Nanobébé Aura shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SimHome or Nanobébé Aura?

SimHome ships an update fortnightly, and Nanobébé Aura every 10 days. Most recently, SimHome was updated on October 21, 2026 and Nanobébé Aura on October 19, 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.*