Comparison

MX HomePro vs Savant Power & Light

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

Head to head
About

MX HomePro

Control your smart home devices and entertainment systems from a single app. Seamlessly integrate security, lighting, audio, and video for a more enjoyable living experience. Launch other favorite apps directly from the control ribbon.

Highlights
  • Unified control of smart home devices
  • Entertainment system integration
  • Security system monitoring
  • Customizable app launching ribbon
  • Unlimited device installations
  • Works with MX HomePro Smart Hub
Features
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The MX HomePro™ mobile app sets MX HomePro™ apart from other home control systems. The MX HomePro™ mobile app for iOS devices sets URC® MX HomePro apart from other home control systems. One touch of an icon on your smartphone or tablet enables control of your entertainment plus smart home devices. Check your security system, turn on pre-set lights, start the music and settle into movie night in a way you never thought possible. The MX HomePro app works with the URC MX HomePro system. The app requires the MX HomePro Smart Hub for operation. MX HomePro systems are installed and maintained by a network of trained systems integration professionals. A unique “app launching” feature lets you launch any of eight other apps from a scrolling ribbon. Incorporate almost any app – including the native app for smart devices. You can even incorporate your favorite social media apps onto the scrolling ribbon for quick access. For example, if you already have a security app to control your home security system, you can add that native app to the ribbon. This allows you to retain the exact user experience that the device manufacturer intended. The MX HomePro app is virtually limitless. Just about any new compatible product that comes along can be added and controlled within the app. The app can be installed on an unlimited number of smart devices, so every family member has access without additional expense. The MX HomePro mobile app devices works with the MX HomePro Smart Hub for easy, handheld control of electronic components in your home (audio/video and home entertainment plus devices such as lights, thermostats, security systems and more) to make life more enjoyable. This app is installed as part of a MX HomePro system by your smart home professional.

About

Savant Power & Light

Easily configure and manage your smart power systems, including energy storage and load management. Set up essential circuits for power outages and monitor energy consumption and production in real-time.

Highlights
  • Streamlined configuration of power systems
  • Guided setup with automated device discovery
  • Define essential circuits for power outages
  • Monitor live energy consumption
  • Monitor secondary power source production
  • Supports integrated energy storage and generators
Features
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Savant Power & Light offers quick onboarding and streamlined configuration of Savant Power Systems, including Savant Power Storage and the Savant Power Director. Easily configure load management to extend battery storage with Savant Power Modules. GUIDED SETUP Easily deploy smart power using automated device discover and intuitive configuration of your power sources, electrical panels and energy automation. FOCUS YOUR ENERGY Define the essential circuits that remain powered during a power outage with Savant Energy Scenes. Create more scenes to deliver flexibility in what gets power as the needs change in the home, and leverage battery state of charge to shed additional load over time and extend the runtime of the Savant Power System. TEST & MONITOR Use Savant Power & Light to control circuits in the electrical panel supported by Savant Power Modules. Monitor live energy consumption across the home, and production of secondary power sources like automatic generators and solar modules using the Savant Current Track Module. POWER EFFICIENCY Leverage the load management benefits of Savant Power Modules with select integrated energy storage systems, automatic generators and solar installations. SMART EXTENSIONS Savant Power & Light also provides onboarding and configuration support for other Savant and GE smart solutions, including Savant Lighting Modules, smart dimmers & switches and low voltage-controlled DMX and 0-10V lighting.

Screenshots

MX HomePro4 screens
Savant Power & Light4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Savant Power & Light at 100% against MX HomePro's 14%. Savant Power & Light also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.2). MX HomePro's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Savant Power & Light holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of MX HomePro's written reviews are positive against 100% of Savant Power & Light's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MX HomePro versus Savant Power & Light: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMX HomeProSavant Power & Light
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (13 ratings)5.0 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1313
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniversal Remote ControlSavant Systems Inc.

Customer experience

MX HomePro

All ratings12 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

Savant Power & Light

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MX HomePro

No in-app purchases

None

Savant Power & Light

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MX HomePro free?
MX HomePro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Savant Power & Light free?
Savant Power & Light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MX HomePro or Savant Power & Light?
Savant Power & Light is rated higher. MX HomePro averages 2.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Savant Power & Light averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.
Do MX HomePro or Savant Power & Light have ads?
Neither MX HomePro nor Savant Power & Light shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MX HomePro or Savant Power & Light?
MX HomePro ships an update every 3 months, and Savant Power & Light every 3 months. Most recently, MX HomePro was updated on November 2, 2026 and Savant Power & Light on November 3, 2026.

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