eufy Pet vs Home Security
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eufy Pet
Manage all your smart pet devices from one app. Remotely control feeders, cameras, and toys, view your pet, and receive firmware updates. Connects via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
- Connect smart pet supplies
- Remote control and monitoring
- Two-way audio communication
- Remote feeding and play
- Over-the-air updates
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Connect, control and update all smart eufy Pet supplies to your mobile devices with the eufy Pet App. · Connect Connect all, current and future, smart eufy Pet supplies to your mobile devices, smartphones or tablets, via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth with the eufy Pet App. · Control Control, view, talk, feed, play, train, or change settings, all smart eufy Pet supplies remotely via your mobile devices with the eufy Pet App. · Update Get over-the-air (OTA) firmware and software updates of all smart eufy Pet supplies to make them more powerful and keep them up-to-date. - Remarks Only supports SMART eufy pet supplies which require Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connections, or App controls. Basic eufy pet supplies don't need to download this App.
Home Security
Manage and secure your smart home network and devices. This app helps you detect IP cameras, scan connected devices, test Wi-Fi speed, and manage Bluetooth accessories. It offers setup guides and subscription management for enhanced home protection.
- Auto-detect IP cameras
- Scan Wi-Fi connected devices
- Test Wi-Fi speed and signal strength
- Detect Bluetooth devices
- Device setup guides
- In-app subscription management
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All-in-One App for Network & Device Management. Keep your smart home protected and connected. Smart Device Manager gives you full control over your home network, security cams, Bluetooth devices, and more — all in one simple, powerful app. Detailed Features Management · Auto-detect nearby IP cams · View and configure in minutes · Organize multiple devices for home or office Router & Network Management · Scan and display all devices connected to your Wi-Fi · Identify unauthorized or unknown connections · Check signal strength and potential security risks · Compatible with 20,000+ router models Wi-Fi Speed Test · Test download, upload, and ping latency · Track performance over time · Diagnose slow or unstable connections · Improve router placement with signal strength data Bluetooth Device Scanner · Detect all nearby Bluetooth devices · See device names, signal strength, and IDs · Useful for identifying unknown smart devices, trackers, or accessories · Works even without internet connection Device Setup Guides · Step-by-step instructions for device/router/Bluetooth pairing · Visual diagrams and troubleshooting tips · Easy for beginners, efficient for power users In-App Subscription Management · View your current subscription status · Cancel, renew, or restore purchases from within the app · Direct link to App Store subscription settings · Transparent billing with no hidden charges Subscription Information · Auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period · Manage your subscription anytime via App Store > Account Settings · Restore purchases easily through the app’s Settings Privacy & Transparency · We do not collect personal data without permission · Scanning and analysis run locally on your device · App Tracking Transparency (ATT) implemented — users are prompted before any tracking-related activity begins Download Smart Device Manager today and take full control of your connected home — safely, simply, and smartly. Privacy Policy: https://camera.pointsdata.com/privacy User Terms: https://camera.pointsdata.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Home Security at 4.1 against eufy Pet's 2.5. Home Security also leads on ratings volume (189 vs 50). eufy Pet's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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. Home Security sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. eufy Pet asks for nothing beyond the download.
Home Security holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50 and 189 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 18% of eufy Pet's written reviews are positive against 17% of Home Security's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
eufy Pet ships an update monthly, Home Security every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.
| Parameter | eufy Pet | Home Security |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (50 ratings) | 4.1 (189 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 18.4% of reviews — better | 16.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 50 | 189 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 191 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Power Mobile Life LLC | Points Data |
Customer experience
eufy Pet
Home Security
Bugs and requests
eufy Pet
Reported bugs
22 issues- Login errors (401, general login failure)
- Connectivity issues (no connection, disconnects from WiFi)
- App crashes phone (hard lock, black screen, unusable)
- Battery drain
- Notifications not received (iOS 18, general)
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- Password reset link expired/errors
- Cannot disable pet diary notifications
- Microphone not working on specific iPhone models
- App does not record active moments
- Device refuses to connect to WiFi
- App freezes phone
- Camera feed won't load
- Settings not saving
- Treats delayed
- Full screen mode issues
- Reset link expired
- Too many login attempts error
- Error code 504 during password reset
- App crashes mid-usage
- App locks up phone until camera unplugged
- Crashes when transitioning to landscape view
- Does not install on iOS 16
Requested features
11 requests- Multi-pet profiles/diaries
- Link with Google Home
- Automatic camera activation when away
- Mark all notifications as seen
- Dedicated iPad app
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- Support for Apple Watch
- Option to turn off notifications when home
- Dark mode option
- Ability to delete all activities at once
- User-specific notification settings for shared accounts
- Change 'pup' to 'pet' in notifications
Home Security
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
eufy Pet
No in-app purchases
Home Security
- Security Camera Weekly Plan$9.997 Days
- Security Camera Yearly Plan$39.991 Year
- Camera Lifetime Plan$49.99
Questions
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