# Roku Smart Home vs Wansview

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wansview at 100% against Roku Smart Home's 34%. Wansview also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). Roku Smart Home's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (168K vs 2). 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.

Roku Smart Home holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roku Smart Home has 168K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of Roku Smart Home's written reviews are positive against 100% of Wansview's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Roku Smart Home ships an update every 3 weeks, Wansview every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roku Smart Home | Wansview |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (168K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roku-smart-home/id1626186138/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wansview/id6807615841/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **168K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 33.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 264 MB | 356 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ROKU INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/482066634) | [Ajcloud Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1396464400) |

## What reviewers say

### Roku Smart Home

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

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


### Wansview

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wansview/id6807615841)

Stay connected to your home with real-time video streaming and activity alerts. Monitor your pets, children, or home security from anywhere, anytime. Review recorded footage and communicate through two-way audio.

**Highlights:** Real-time video streaming, Two-way audio communication, Motion detection alerts, Recorded video review, Pan, tilt, and zoom controls, HD day and night vision

**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 Wansview free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Roku Smart Home or Wansview?

Roku Smart Home is rated higher. Roku Smart Home averages 4.7 out of 5 from 168K ratings, while Wansview averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Roku Smart Home or Wansview have ads?

Roku Smart Home shows ads; Wansview does not.

### Which is updated more often, Roku Smart Home or Wansview?

Roku Smart Home ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wansview every 3 days. Most recently, Roku Smart Home was updated on November 11, 2026 and Wansview on November 10, 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.*