# BrookONLine vs GrusHome

The clearest difference is rating: GrusHome at 5.0 against BrookONLine's 2.3. GrusHome also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). BrookONLine's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GrusHome sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. BrookONLine asks for nothing beyond the download.

GrusHome holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BrookONLine has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BrookONLine ships an update every 3 months, GrusHome every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BrookONLine | GrusHome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brookonline/id459690267/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grushome/id1455196140/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Town of Brookline, MA](https://appshunter.io/developer/459690270) | [Najing Hemeng Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1377555201) |

## What reviewers say

### BrookONLine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brookonline/id459690267)

This app allows residents to report local issues like potholes and graffiti to help beautify their neighborhoods. Users can also track the status of submitted reports. It aims to foster community involvement in local problem-solving.

**Highlights:** Report local issues, Track report status, Community issue reporting, Neighborhood beautification, Graffiti reporting, Pothole reporting

**In-app purchases:** none


### GrusHome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grushome/id1455196140)

Transform an old smartphone into a Wi-Fi connected security camera. Offers motion detection, two-way audio, and HD video streaming for home monitoring. Optional upgrades provide cloud storage and advanced features.

**Highlights:** Repurposes old phones as security cameras, Motion detection with alerts, Two-way audio communication, HD video streaming (1080p), Cross-platform compatibility, Scheduled recording, Secure and private video streaming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Month Trial | $0.99 | one-time |
| Standard Plan 1 Month | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50 SMS Alerts | $3.99 | one-time |
| Standard Plan 3 Months | $8.99 | one-time |
| 150 SMS Alerts | $9.99 | one-time |
| 300 SMS Alerts | $18.99 | one-time |
| Standard Plan 12 Months | $27.99 | one-time |
| 500 SMS Alerts | $28.99 | one-time |
| 7 Days Event Recording | $71.99 | one-time |
| 7 Days Continuous Recording 1Y | $107.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BrookONLine free?

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

### Is GrusHome free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BrookONLine or GrusHome?

GrusHome is rated higher. BrookONLine averages 2.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while GrusHome averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BrookONLine or GrusHome have ads?

Neither BrookONLine nor GrusHome shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BrookONLine or GrusHome?

BrookONLine ships an update every 3 months, and GrusHome every 10 days. Most recently, BrookONLine was updated on June 1, 2026 and GrusHome on June 24, 2026.

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