Home vs H2Penguin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Home
Access all your HomeKit cameras in one unified view, eliminating the need to switch between different apps or homes. Monitor live snapshots, stream video and audio, and quickly access your favorite cameras.
- Unified camera view
- Live snapshots
- Live video and audio streaming
- Two-way audio
- Favorite cameras tab
- Offline camera status
- Multi-device support
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Home Cameras is the fastest way to check all your HomeKit cameras at once. Every camera from every home appears in a single view — no switching between apps or homes. Live Snapshots Camera thumbnails refresh automatically every 10 seconds, so you can monitor every location at a glance — even on cellular. Live Video & Audio Tap any camera to open a full-screen live video stream. Pinch to zoom up to 4x or double-tap to zoom in. Choose between muted, one-way audio from the camera, or full two-way audio with your microphone. Favorites Star the cameras you check most and access them instantly in a dedicated Favorites tab. Drag to reorder them exactly how you want. Always Available Cameras that go offline are clearly marked so you always know what's connected. Pull to refresh anytime to get the latest status. Every Apple Device Runs natively on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. Includes an Apple Watch widget for quick access right from your wrist. Supports Light and Dark mode. Customize the background and rearrange the homes and cameras to your liking. Add a new camera to any home directly from the app.
H2Penguin
This watch app makes staying hydrated enjoyable with cheerful reminders from a penguin mascot. Track your sips towards a healthier lifestyle with a friendly companion.
- Hydration reminders
- Penguin mascot
- Wellness tracking
- Watch app integration
- User-friendly interface
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the watch app that turns hydration into a fun, friendly experience! We all know water is key to wellness, but sometimes life gets in the way. That’s why H2Penguin sends you cheerful reminders to stay hydrated, led by a charming penguin mascot who’s here to keep you on track. Each sip counts toward a healthier you, with your new penguin pal by your side.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Home at Free against H2Penguin's $1.99. Home also leads on device support (5 vs 3). H2Penguin's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 27.0). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Home is free to download; H2Penguin costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Home against 5.0 for H2Penguin. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
| Parameter | Home | H2Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fabio Policarpo | Trisphere Apps LLC |
Customer experience
Home
H2Penguin
In-app purchases
Home
No in-app purchases
H2Penguin
No in-app purchases
