# Canary vs Aureus Vault

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Aureus Vault at 100% against Canary's 33%. Aureus Vault also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and ads (none vs shown). Canary's advantage is ratings volume (5.6K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Canary sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Aureus Vault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Aureus Vault holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canary has 5.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Canary's written reviews are positive against 100% of Aureus Vault's.

Canary ships an update monthly, Aureus Vault every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Canary | Aureus Vault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canary-smart-home-security/id939760559/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aureus-vault/id6760743355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 32.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 158 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Canary Connect](https://appshunter.io/developer/939760558) | [Ryan Tate](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885741798) |

## What reviewers say

### Canary

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

Monitor your home with live and recorded HD video, receive intelligent notifications for unusual activity, and manage security modes automatically. This app also tracks indoor air quality, temperature, and humidity for a healthier living environment.

**Highlights:** Live and recorded HD video monitoring, Intelligent event notifications, Automatic arming/disarming modes, Indoor air quality, temperature, humidity tracking, Emergency siren and responder connection, Save and bookmark video clips

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Service | $7.99 | 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


### Aureus Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aureus-vault/id6760743355)

Instantly identify and value precious metals and collectibles using AI. Track your assets with real-time market valuations and portfolio performance. Ideal for thrifters, collectors, and investors.

**Highlights:** AI-powered identification of metals and collectibles, Real-time portfolio tracking, Live market value updates, Gain and loss tracking, Historical performance analysis, Organize and log new finds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Canary free?

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

### Is Aureus Vault free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Canary or Aureus Vault?

Aureus Vault is rated higher. Canary averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Aureus Vault averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Canary or Aureus Vault have ads?

Canary shows ads; Aureus Vault does not.

### Which is updated more often, Canary or Aureus Vault?

Canary ships an update monthly, and Aureus Vault every 2 days. Most recently, Canary was updated on November 6, 2026 and Aureus Vault on November 5, 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.*