# eufy Pet vs Home Security

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | eufy Pet | Home Security |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eufy-pet/id1579034198/reviews) | **[4.1 (189 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-network/id6747702505/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 50 | **189** |
| Positive reviews | **18.4% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 191 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Power Mobile Life LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1096079944) | [Points Data](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822491662) |

## What reviewers say

### eufy Pet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eufy-pet/id1579034198)

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.

**Highlights:** Connect smart pet supplies, Remote control and monitoring, Two-way audio communication, Remote feeding and play, Over-the-air updates

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good camera quality
- 👍 Sensitive notifications
- 👍 Two users can view simultaneously
- 👍 Treats dispense reliably
- 👍 Clear audio

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login errors
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 App crashes phone
- 🐛 Significant battery drain
- 🐛 Notifications not working

**Reported bugs**

- 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)

**Requested features**

- Multi-pet profiles/diaries
- Link with Google Home
- Automatic camera activation when away
- Mark all notifications as seen
- Dedicated iPad app


### Home Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-network/id6747702505)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Security Camera Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Security Camera Yearly Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Camera Lifetime Plan | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eufy Pet free?

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

### Is Home Security free?

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

### Which has better reviews, eufy Pet or Home Security?

Home Security is rated higher. eufy Pet averages 2.5 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Home Security averages 4.1 from 189 ratings.

### Do eufy Pet or Home Security have ads?

Neither eufy Pet nor Home Security shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, eufy Pet or Home Security?

eufy Pet ships an update monthly, and Home Security every 4 months. Most recently, eufy Pet was updated on November 8, 2026 and Home Security on November 8, 2026.

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