Z vs MiOS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Z
This tool simplifies the setup of Z-Wave devices for your smart home. It allows you to easily add, remove, and name devices directly from your phone or tablet. Once configured, you can manage advanced settings through your HomeSeer web interface.
- Include Z-Wave devices
- Exclude Z-Wave devices
- Name Z-Wave devices
- Use with phone or tablet
- Integrates with HomeSeer
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Z-Tool+ is a Z-Wave network installation tool for use with HomeSeer home automation software and controllers. Use Z-Tool+ with your phone or tablet to "include", "exclude" and name Z-Wave devices in your home. After devices are added to your system, you can close Z-Tool+ and switch to your HomeSeer web interface to access more advanced settings and features.
MiOS
Manage your smart home devices remotely from any internet-connected device. Monitor security cameras, control door locks, and automate lighting with sensor triggers for enhanced convenience and peace of mind.
- Remote home management
- Security camera monitoring
- Door lock control
- Automated lighting
- Device notifications
- Supports trusted brands
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THE SIMPLEST WAY TO CONTROL YOUR HOME. ANYTIME. ANYWHERE. We put the convenience, freedom, and peace of mind that a smart home provides, right in the palm of your hand. From any smartphone, tablet, or computer, you can view and manage your home. From the comfort of your couch, or from halfway around the world. ▾ Control your front door, monitor your home and property. ▾ View security cameras & receive notifications on your smartphone. ▾ Automatically turn on your lights when a sensor is tripped. ▾ Enjoy peace of mind knowing your door is locked, and your home is safe and secure. ▾ Choose from a wide variety of devices from brands that you already trust.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MiOS at 3.0 against Z's 2.3. Z's advantage is review sentiment (19% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MiOS holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 10 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 19% of Z's written reviews are positive against 0% of MiOS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Z ships an update every 4 months, MiOS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Z | MiOS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (17 ratings) | 3.0 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 18.8% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 233 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HomeSeer | Mios Limited |
Customer experience
Z
MiOS
In-app purchases
Z
No in-app purchases
MiOS
No in-app purchases
