# HomGar vs MintCheck

The clearest difference is rating: MintCheck at 4.5 against HomGar's 2.2. HomGar's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MintCheck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HomGar asks for nothing beyond the download.

MintCheck holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HomGar has 77 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

HomGar ships an update every 4 weeks, MintCheck every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HomGar | MintCheck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homgar/id1527535459/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mintcheck/id6759132070/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **77** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 21.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fujian Baldr Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499024308) | [MintCheck LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877002156) |

## What reviewers say

### HomGar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homgar/id1527535459)

Manage your home and garden with a smart system. Remotely control appliances, schedule irrigation for your lawn, and set timers for various functions. Share device access with family members for seamless control.

**Highlights:** Remote appliance control, Scheduled irrigation, Simultaneous device control, Timer functions, Device sharing, Easy device connection

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### MintCheck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mintcheck/id6759132070)

This app empowers used car buyers by providing instant vehicle health reports. Connect a WiFi OBD2 scanner to read engine diagnostics, access recall data, and decode VINs. Offers various purchase options for deeper insights and multiple vehicle checks.

**Highlights:** Engine health report with DTCs, NHTSA recall and complaint data, VIN decoding and vehicle details, Full vehicle history report, Supports multiple vehicles, Compatible with WiFi OBD2 scanners

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One-Time Scan | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HomGar free?

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

### Is MintCheck free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HomGar or MintCheck?

MintCheck is rated higher. HomGar averages 2.2 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while MintCheck averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do HomGar or MintCheck have ads?

MintCheck shows ads; HomGar does not.

### Which is updated more often, HomGar or MintCheck?

HomGar ships an update every 4 weeks, and MintCheck every 2 weeks. Most recently, HomGar was updated on October 24, 2026 and MintCheck on October 25, 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.*