# Roku Smart Home vs Stringray Secure

The clearest difference is ads: Stringray Secure at none against Roku Smart Home's shown. Stringray Secure also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16.0). Roku Smart Home's advantage is chart position (#204 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roku Smart Home | Stringray Secure |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (167K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roku-smart-home/id1626186138/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **167K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#204** | — |
| Size | 264 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ROKU INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/482066634) | [John Crawford](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438643705) |

## What reviewers say

### Roku Smart Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roku-smart-home/id1626186138)

**Currently charting:** #204 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This app allows you to manage all your Roku smart home devices from a single interface. Control cameras, lights, plugs, and more, with features like live monitoring, two-way audio, and customizable notifications. Set schedules and automate your home for convenience and security.

**Highlights:** Device setup and customization, Live camera monitoring, Two-way audio communication, Motion and sound notifications, Smart light control (color, brightness, presets), Smart plug scheduling and remote control, Cloud storage for recordings (subscription)

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great camera quality
- 👍 Easy setup and use
- 🔒 Helpful for home security
- 💡 Integrates with Roku TV

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and camera disconnects
- 🐛 Recording/playback problems
- 🐛 App glitches and crashes
- 🔋 Battery drain issues

**Reported bugs**

- Cameras randomly go offline
- Recorded videos not saving properly
- Notifications not working as expected
- Camera settings resetting unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add option to auto-delete recorded events
- Allow playback of recorded videos without subscription
- Improve video quality adjustment options
- Add ability to rearrange camera order in the app


### Stringray Secure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stringray-secure/id6784314911)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roku Smart Home free?

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

### Is Stringray Secure free?

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

### Do Roku Smart Home or Stringray Secure have ads?

Roku Smart Home shows ads; Stringray Secure does not.

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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.*