Comparison

Scrypted vs Stuga for Home Assistant

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Scrypted

This app allows you to remotely monitor and record live feeds from your ONVIF/RTSP security cameras. Access your footage from anywhere, receive real-time alerts for detected motion, and easily search through recordings.

Highlights
  • ONVIF/RTSP camera integration
  • Remote live stream and recording access
  • Real-time motion alerts
  • Smart search for footage
  • Multi-device synchronization
  • User-friendly interface
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Scrypted NVR - Smart Camera Monitoring & Recording Stay connected to your ONVIF/RTSP security cameras with Scrypted NVR, the ultimate video recording and monitoring solution. Effortlessly manage, record, and access your live camera feeds from anywhere, at any time, directly from your iOS device. Key Features: Seamless Camera Integration: Connect and manage multiple ONVIF and RTSP-enabled cameras with ease. Remote Access: View live streams and recordings from your cameras securely from any location. Real-Time Alerts: Receive instant notifications when motion is detected or events are triggered. Smart Search: Quickly find and review recorded footage with advanced search options. Multi-Device Support: Sync and access your cameras across multiple iOS devices. User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive controls and layout for easy navigation and monitoring. Whether you're home or away, keep an eye on what matters most with Scrypted NVR. Download today and take control of your security system like never before!

About

Stuga for Home Assistant

This app offers a beautiful and fast interface for controlling your smart home devices through Home Assistant. It automatically reads your existing setup, allowing for instant edits and immediate feedback on device actions. Designed for mobile use, it prioritizes user privacy and works with local installations.

Highlights
  • Zero configuration setup
  • Edit devices and rooms in place
  • Instant feedback via WebSocket
  • Mobile-first design
  • Privacy-focused with no accounts
  • Works with local Home Assistant
Features
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An opinionated, beautiful app for Home Assistant. Open it, log in, done. Your rooms and devices are already there. ZERO CONFIG Reads your Home Assistant setup automatically. No YAML, no cards, no templates. EDIT IN PLACE Rename rooms, change icons, reorder things. Changes are saved back to Home Assistant. ACTUALLY FAST WebSocket connection means instant feedback. Tap a light, see it change immediately. BUILT FOR PHONES Designed for how you actually use your smart home on the go. PRIVACY FIRST No accounts. Anonymous crash reporting. Your Home Assistant data stays on your network. Works with any Home Assistant installation, including local-only setups. No public URL or cloud subscription needed. Free and open source. Made by Twinbolt in Sweden.

Screenshots

Scrypted3 screens
Stuga for Home Assistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stuga for Home Assistant at every 2 days against Scrypted's every 3 weeks. Stuga for Home Assistant also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Scrypted's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stuga for Home Assistant holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scrypted has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scrypted ships an update every 3 weeks, Stuga for Home Assistant every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Scrypted versus Stuga for Home Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScryptedStuga for Home Assistant
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (20 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVysor, Inc.Twinbolt

In-app purchases

None

Scrypted

No in-app purchases

None

Stuga for Home Assistant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scrypted free?
Scrypted is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stuga for Home Assistant free?
Stuga for Home Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Scrypted or Stuga for Home Assistant?
Stuga for Home Assistant is rated higher. Scrypted averages 4.6 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Stuga for Home Assistant averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Scrypted or Stuga for Home Assistant have ads?
Neither Scrypted nor Stuga for Home Assistant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scrypted or Stuga for Home Assistant?
Scrypted ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stuga for Home Assistant every 2 days. Most recently, Scrypted was updated on October 24, 2026 and Stuga for Home Assistant on October 21, 2026.

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