Comparison

Sketch Mirror vs GrusHome

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

Head to head
About

Sketch Mirror

Instantly preview your Sketch designs on your iOS devices. Swipe to navigate between pages and artboards, and zoom in to inspect every detail. Connect multiple devices simultaneously to see how your designs look on different screen sizes.

Highlights
  • Real-time design preview on iOS
  • Navigate between pages and artboards
  • Intelligent scaling to fit device screens
  • Manual zoom for pixel-level inspection
  • Connect multiple iOS devices simultaneously
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Please note: this is a companion to Sketch for Mac, and requires it to function. Sketch Mirror lets you preview your Sketch designs on your iOS devices. After connecting to it from your Mac, you can swipe on your device to navigate between Pages and Artboards. Sketch Mirror scales your designs up or down intelligently to fit the screen resolution of your iOS device, and also lets you zoom manually to inspect individual pixels. You can run Sketch Mirror on any number of iOS devices and connect as many of them as you want to one Mac client. Preview your iPad-sized Artboards on one device while your iPhone mirrors the smaller Artboards.

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

Sketch Mirror3 screens
GrusHome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GrusHome at 5.0 against Sketch Mirror's 2.0. GrusHome also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). Sketch Mirror's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (161 vs 1). On price and device support 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. GrusHome sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Sketch Mirror asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GrusHome holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sketch Mirror has 161 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sketch Mirror versus GrusHome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSketch MirrorGrusHome
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (161 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings161 — better1
Update frequency—Every 10 days
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSketch B.V.Hemeng

Customer experience

Sketch Mirror

All ratings165 ratings
Positive21.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative75.8%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive22.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative74.0%

GrusHome

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

Bugs and requests

Sketch Mirror

Reported bugs

32 issues
  • App only works after deleting and reinstalling
  • App stops working after a day
  • App barely works
  • App is laggy and buggy
  • App works half the time
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  • App stops working with no reason
  • Screens no longer load after Sketch update
  • App not compatible with latest Sketch updates
  • App does not work over WiFi or USB
  • Extremely long load times
  • Cannot connect on the same WiFi
  • Blurry on iPhone 12
  • White line of 1px on the right edge causing image compression
  • Sketch mirror bug depending on WiFi
  • Not working via USB
  • Cannot connect after updating Sketch on Mac
  • Super slow load times, blurry, confusing to use
  • Connectivity issues
  • Designs are cropped by the app's viewport on iPhone X and above
  • No zooming feature
  • Scales down artboards without zoom
  • Connection isn't solid 100% of the time
  • App has been janky for years
  • Sketch cloud integration was removed
  • App rarely works (connects to the phone)
  • Glitches when design is updated on computer
  • Lagging slightly during live editing
  • Would be better if connected/displayed artboards from a cloud account
  • Will not connect with Sketch
  • Fails to handle difference between mobile vs desktop artboards
  • Cannot view artboard fullwidth on mirror
  • App simply fails to mirror computer

Requested features

10 requests
  • Improve app stability and reliability
  • Ensure compatibility with Sketch updates
  • Fix connectivity issues
  • Implement zoom functionality
  • Allow for remote prototyping
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  • Update for new device resolutions
  • Improve scaling and zooming for different artboard sizes
  • Better handling of artboard width vs. device width
  • Add on-screen menu/options
  • Integrate with Sketch cloud for syncing

GrusHome

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sketch Mirror

No in-app purchases

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 Sketch Mirror free?
Sketch Mirror 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, Sketch Mirror or GrusHome?
GrusHome is rated higher. Sketch Mirror averages 2.0 out of 5 from 161 ratings, while GrusHome averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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