Comparison

EyeInHome vs GrusHome

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

Head to head
About

EyeInHome

Transform an old smartphone into a remote security camera and monitor your home from another device. Stream live audio and video to keep an eye on your property from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Remote audio and video monitoring
  • Use old smartphones as cameras
  • Use current smartphones as viewers
  • QR code device binding
  • Live streaming security
Features
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Use an outdated mobile phone to build a remote audio and video security system. 1. Use an outdated smartphone as the “Camera Mode”. 2. Use now using smartphone as the “Viewer Mode” . 3. In your “Viewer Mode” phone, click the "+" button to scan the QR code on the “Camera Mode” phone. 4. If the binding is successful, you can perform voice and video monitoring on the “Viewer Mode” phone. For more suggestions and feedback, please mail us: olimsoft@gmail.com Tips for using: Use the phone stand to place your phone anywhere in the house.

About

GrusHome

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
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GrusHome is a free app that can convert your Phone into a Wi-Fi connected security camera so that you could simply monitor your house without buying CCTV or IP cameras/systems. This app offers high-quality home monitoring video together with motion detection and alerts that you can use for anything you want to monitor in your home – or anywhere else. It also offers two-way audio, so you can talk to your loved ones. If you upgrade to GrusHome Pro, you will get unlimited cloud storage and advanced detection features. Add GrusHome security sensors to your house and you can build a complete security system. It’s cross-platform, so it doesn’t matter if your phone was not an iPhone. So, if you want to find a security camera for your elderly grandparents, or as a baby monitor, for confirming package delivery or monitoring your house… GrusHome is your best choice. ***KEY FEATURES*** -Easy Set up Simple download GrusHome to the phone and GrusHome Video streamer (GVS) to another phone attach a camera and bingo. No port forwarding, no router configuration. -Live Video Streaming Remote access to the streamer phone any time you want and Stream live video no matter wherever you are. -Motion Detection Motion activated security system can send you real-time app push alerts, SMS notifications. You can also get motion detection images or video clips to keep as evidence. -Two-way Audio Interact with family, pets, delivery man, or deter intruder even while you are away from home. -Camera Sharing Quickly share your camera with family and friends via a QR code or account. When you cancel sharing, the camera will automatically disappear from the list of your friend’s camera list. -HD Video GrusHome provides 1080 Full HD video which keeps images clear after zooming in and videos smooth. Let you see every detail. Scheduled Recording You can specify two intervals each day to automatically start/stop video recording; -Scene Mode Let you control your camera and its sensors in one click by configuring the On/Off state in Home and Away mode. -Cloud Storage Optional cloud recording and storage -back up footage in the cloud with paid plans. All data is stored securely in the Amazon cloud, you are able to easily access, monitor and manage your video from the different device, on demand. -Timeline Playback All videos are connected in series according to chronological order, activity detected by your camera is highlighted on your cloud recording timeline for quick reference. -Secure and Private All video streaming and storage are multi-encrypted in our servers. You can even set the lock pattern for the GrusHome App separately. ***HOW TO SET UP*** 1) Download the video capture app GrusHome Video Streamer(GVS) from App Store and install it onto your Phone. A unique QR code will be assigned to the device after the streamer is launched. 2) Download and install viewer app GrusHome onto another device which you want to use as a viewer. Sign up and log in. 3) Tap "+" in the top-right corner of GrusHome to scan the QR code generated by GrusHome streamer, you are all set to watch the live streaming! ***SUPPORTING*** Email: support@grushome.com Website: www.grushome.com

Screenshots

EyeInHome3 screens
GrusHome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GrusHome at 5.0 against EyeInHome's 3.0. GrusHome also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. EyeInHome sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and GrusHome sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GrusHome holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EyeInHome ships an update every 6 weeks, GrusHome every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
EyeInHome versus GrusHome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEyeInHomeGrusHome
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better9.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSuzhou Totoro Network Technology Co., Ltd.Hemeng

Customer experience

EyeInHome

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive84.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative12.1%

GrusHome

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

EyeInHome

One-time3
  • Remove time limitation$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Audio Support$2.99
10 purchases

GrusHome

One-time10
  • First Month Trial$0.99
  • Standard Plan 1 Month$3.99
  • 50 SMS Alerts$3.99
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  • Standard Plan 3 Months$8.99
  • 150 SMS Alerts$9.99
  • 300 SMS Alerts$18.99
  • Standard Plan 12 Months$27.99
  • 500 SMS Alerts$28.99
  • 7 Days Event Recording$71.99
  • 7 Days Continuous Recording 1Y$107.99

Questions

Is EyeInHome free?
EyeInHome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GrusHome free?
GrusHome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EyeInHome or GrusHome?
GrusHome is rated higher. EyeInHome averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while GrusHome averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do EyeInHome or GrusHome have ads?
Neither EyeInHome nor GrusHome shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EyeInHome or GrusHome?
EyeInHome ships an update every 6 weeks, and GrusHome every 10 days. Most recently, EyeInHome was updated on October 23, 2026 and GrusHome on October 14, 2026.

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