# Canary vs Anker eufy

The clearest difference is ads: Anker eufy at none against Canary's shown. Anker eufy also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (72K vs 5.6K). Canary's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 18%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Canary sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Anker eufy sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Anker eufy holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anker eufy has 72K ratings behind it against 5.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Canary's written reviews are positive against 18% of Anker eufy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Canary ships an update monthly, Anker eufy fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Canary | Anker eufy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canary-smart-home-security/id939760559/reviews) | **[4.6 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anker-eufy/id1424956516/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5.6K | **72K** |
| Positive reviews | **32.6% of reviews** | 17.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#29** |
| Size | 158 MB | 800 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Canary Connect](https://appshunter.io/developer/939760558) | [Power Mobile Life LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1096079944) |

## What reviewers say

### Canary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canary-smart-home-security/id939760559)

This app connects to smart home security devices to provide live and recorded video monitoring, intelligent motion alerts, and automatic mode switching. It also offers emergency response features and monitors indoor air quality, temperature, and humidity for a safer home environment.

**Highlights:** Live and recorded HD video monitoring, Intelligent motion notifications with video clips, Automatic arming/disarming based on location, Emergency siren and direct connection to responders, Indoor air quality, temperature, and humidity monitoring, Customizable Home and Night modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Service | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Service | $12.99 | per month |
| Professional Monitoring | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Service | $24.99 | per month |
| Premium Service | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium Service | $249.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 🔒 Reliable security system
- 📊 Comprehensive dashboard and data
- 🌡️ Monitors temperature, humidity, and air quality
- 💬 Two-way audio communication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and offline issues
- 🔍 Poor motion detection and false alerts
- 🕰️ Limited video history without subscription
- 🔒 Subscription required for essential features
- 📺 Slow video loading and playback

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Inability to delete or remove cameras
- Inaccurate temperature and air quality readings
- Inconsistent live view and recording functionality

**Requested features**

- Ability to move and reposition cameras
- Longer video history for free users
- Improved geofencing and automatic mode switching
- Better motion detection and person identification
- Easier multi-camera management


### Anker eufy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anker-eufy/id1424956516)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Free · Lifestyle, #32 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This comprehensive app unifies control for all your smart home devices, including security cameras, robot vacuums, baby monitors, and pet feeders. Manage your home, monitor your health, and care for your family and pets from a single, intuitive platform.

**Highlights:** Unified smart home device control, Home security monitoring, Smart cleaning device management, Health data syncing, Baby and pet monitoring, Privacy-focused local encryption

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud Storage Basic(1 device) | $3.99 | per month |
| Cloud Backup Basic(1 device) | $3.99 | per month |
| Cloud Backup Basic (1 device) | $3.99 | per month |
| Protection Plan Basic(1 home) | $4.99 | per month |
| Cloud Storage Basic(2 devices) | $7.99 | per month |
| Cloud Backup Basic(2 devices) | $7.99 | per month |
| Protection Plan Plus(1 home) | $9.99 | per month |
| Cloud Storage Plus(10 devices) | $13.99 | per month |
| Cloud Backup Plus(10 devices) | $13.99 | per month |
| Cloud Storage Basic(1 device) | $39.99 | per year |
| Cloud Backup Basic(1 device) | $39.99 | per year |
| Cloud Storage Basic(2 devices) | $59.99 | per year |
| Protection Plan Plus(1 home) | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to install and set up
- 🔒 Secure local storage, no cloud subscription
- 👍 Clear and responsive app interface
- 💡 Useful features like two-way audio and motion detection
- 🚀 Quick live video streaming and notifications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable motion detection and false alerts
- 🔋 Inconsistent battery life, shorter than claimed
- 🐛 Buggy app with freezing, crashing, and syncing issues
- 🔒 Concerns over recent data sharing revelations
- 💡 Lacking advanced features like scheduling and multi-camera management

**Reported bugs**

- Cameras randomly going offline with no warning
- Playback timeline and event markers not working as expected
- Notifications not reliably triggering for important events
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS and Android versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to set schedules for cameras and security modes
- Option to disable persistent in-app ads and promotions
- Improved geofencing functionality and reliability
- Bulk video download and management tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Canary free?

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

### Is Anker eufy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Canary or Anker eufy?

Anker eufy is rated higher. Canary averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Anker eufy averages 4.6 from 72K ratings.

### Do Canary or Anker eufy have ads?

Canary shows ads; Anker eufy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Canary or Anker eufy?

Canary ships an update monthly, and Anker eufy fortnightly. Most recently, Canary was updated on November 1, 2026 and Anker eufy on November 1, 2026.

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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.*