# Clever Dog vs 5Ahome

The clearest difference is rating: Clever Dog at 2.4 against 5Ahome's 1.0. Clever Dog also leads on ratings volume (143 vs 1). 5Ahome's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clever Dog sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. 5Ahome asks for nothing beyond the download.

Clever Dog holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clever Dog has 143 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clever Dog | 5Ahome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.4 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clever-dog/id922810939/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5ahome/id1016344349/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **143** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 19.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 141 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [赛蓝](https://appshunter.io/developer/670854245) | [David Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/998906182) |

## What reviewers say

### Clever Dog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clever-dog/id922810939)

This smart camera app enables remote video monitoring of your home. It offers features like motion detection, accident alarms, and two-way audio communication. It can also act as a smart home control center for enhanced convenience.

**Highlights:** Video monitoring, Motion detection, Accident alarm, Full-duplex speech, Infrared control, Home appliance control center

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hsd Service(1 month) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 7 day loop recording(1 month) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 7 day loop recording(1 month) | $5.99 | one-time |
| 30 day loop recording(1 month) | $8.99 | one-time |
| 30 day loop recording(1 month) | $11.99 | one-time |
| 7 day loop recording(3month) | $12.99 | one-time |
| 7 day loop recording(3 month) | $17.99 | one-time |
| 7 day loop recording(12 month) | $46.99 | one-time |
| 7 day loop recording(12 month) | $59.99 | one-time |
| 30 day loop recording(12 month | $124.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy setup
- 💡 Affordable security solution
- 👍 Clear video quality
- 🗣️ Two-way audio communication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and offline issues
- 🔋 Unreliable battery life
- 🤖 Poor microphone and speaker quality
- 💤 Lack of 24/7 continuous recording
- 🚫 Inability to connect multiple devices simultaneously

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after recent updates
- Inability to reset camera settings or reconnect
- Corrupted image files and playback issues

**Requested features**

- Option to delete specific recorded videos
- Improved motion detection and notification settings
- Support for 5G and newer wireless standards
- Better integration with smart home ecosystems


### 5Ahome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5ahome/id1016344349)

Remotely control home appliances connected to smart plugs. This app works with specific smart remote control devices to manage your devices from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Remote appliance control, Smart plug management, Works with RS8-pro remote, Turn devices on/off

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clever Dog free?

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

### Is 5Ahome free?

5Ahome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Clever Dog or 5Ahome?

Clever Dog is rated higher. Clever Dog averages 2.4 out of 5 from 143 ratings, while 5Ahome averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*