# Smart Wrangler vs LiveHome

The clearest difference is rating: LiveHome at 4.4 against Smart Wrangler's 3.0. LiveHome also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 2). Smart Wrangler's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 26) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LiveHome sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Smart Wrangler asks for nothing beyond the download.

LiveHome holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LiveHome has 3.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Smart Wrangler's written reviews are positive against 18% of LiveHome's.

Smart Wrangler ships an update every 21 months, LiveHome monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Wrangler | LiveHome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-wrangler/id1503336769/reviews) | **[4.4 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livehome/id6446077149/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **18.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Gianni Mannarelli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503336768) | [Converge Beauty Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737174889) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Wrangler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-wrangler/id1503336769)

Control your Jeep Wrangler JK remotely with this app. Start/stop the engine, lock/unlock doors, and track your vehicle's location in real-time. Monitor battery voltage and listen to the vehicle's interior.

**Highlights:** Remote engine start/stop, Door lock/unlock, Real-time GPS tracking, Tracking history, Battery voltage monitoring, In-vehicle audio listening

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### LiveHome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livehome/id6446077149)

Easily set up smart home devices and receive instant notifications from your doorbell or motion sensors. Remotely see, hear, and speak to visitors from anywhere using your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Easy device setup, Instant visitor notifications, PIR motion sensor alerts, Remote viewing, hearing, and speaking, Automatic subscription renewal

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| K3-Cyclic 30 day, use 1 year | $9.99 | per year |
| K3-Use 1 year,cyclic 30 day | $9.99 | per year |
| K3-Cyclic 30 day,valid 1 year | $9.99 | per year |
| K3-Valid 1 year,cyclic 30 day | $9.99 | per year |
| K3-Cyclic 30 day,serve 1 year | $9.99 | per year |
| KH-Cyclic 7 day, use 6 month | $18.99 | per 6 months |
| H-Cyclic 7 day, use 6 month | $18.99 | per 6 months |
| H-Use 6 month,cyclic 7 day | $18.99 | per 6 months |
| KH-Use 6 month,cyclic 7 day | $18.99 | per 6 months |
| KH-Cycle 7 day,serve 6 month | $18.99 | per 6 months |
| KH-Cyclic 7 day, use 1 year | $19.99 | per year |
| H-Cyclic 7 day, use 1 year | $19.99 | per year |
| H-Use 1 year,Cyclic 7 day | $19.99 | per year |
| KH-Use 1 year,cyclic 7 day | $19.99 | per year |
| KH-Cycle 7 day,serve 1 year | $19.99 | per year |
| KR-Cyclic 30 day,valid 6 month | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| KR-Cyclic 30 day, use 6 month | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| KR-Use 6 month,cyclic 30 day | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| K-Valid 1 year,cyclic 30 day | $29.99 | per year |
| K-Use 1 year,cyclic 30 day | $29.99 | per year |
| K-Cyclic 30 day,valid 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| K-Cyclic 30 day,serve 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| KR-Use 1 year,cyclic 30 day | $29.99 | per year |
| KR-Cyclic 30 day, use 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| KR-Cyclic 30 day,valid 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| Cyclic 30 day,  service 1 year | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good product quality
- 🚀 Exceeded expectations
- 🚀 Great HD video
- 🚀 Nice clear picture
- 🚀 Functional and well-built

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Password/login problems
- 🐛 Unreliable app and camera
- 🔋 Poor battery life
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Camera not working properly
- App crashing or not loading
- Subscription issues and billing problems

**Requested features**

- Support for multiple users/devices
- Integration with smart home platforms
- Improved night vision and motion detection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Wrangler free?

Smart Wrangler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LiveHome free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart Wrangler or LiveHome?

LiveHome is rated higher. Smart Wrangler averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while LiveHome averages 4.4 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Smart Wrangler or LiveHome have ads?

LiveHome shows ads; Smart Wrangler does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Wrangler or LiveHome?

Smart Wrangler ships an update every 21 months, and LiveHome monthly. Most recently, Smart Wrangler was updated on October 12, 2026 and LiveHome on October 27, 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.*