Comparison

iCSee vs X Smart Home

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

Head to head
About

iCSee

This network monitoring software allows users to log in via cloud or local Wi-Fi. It provides real-time video frames, remote playback, local recording, and audio monitoring capabilities. Users can also manage device passwords and search for devices on their local network.

Highlights
  • Cloud and local Wi-Fi login
  • Real-time video frames
  • Remote video playback
  • Local recording and playback
  • Audio monitoring
  • Device password management
Features
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iCSee is a software about network monitoring,which can login by cloud or local wifi. Here is basic function: Support login with cloud technology Provide frames of real time Support remote video playback Local record and play Support snapshot and picture preview Support audio monitoring Support change device password Support search device in LAN manually 【Description of Auto-Renewal Service (Subscription)】 1.If you have activated this auto-renewal service through Apple ID and do not actively cancel it within the subscription period, Apple will automatically deduct the service fee for the next subscription period from the balance of the Apple ID account (hereinafter referred to as "Account") bound to the auto-renewal service 24 hours before the expiration of each subscription period, thereby extending the membership validity period corresponding to the subscription period (subject to Apple's actual deduction rules). You should monitor the balance status of the above account. If the renewal fails due to account issues or insufficient balance, you will bear the risks and/or losses. To help you understand the auto-renewal situation, Apple will notify you of the upcoming deduction five days in advance via [in-site messages or emails], so please pay attention to receiving them. Please note that due to the nature of the auto-renewal service, if you do not explicitly cancel the auto-renewal service within the subscription period, Apple will issue a deduction instruction for the next subscription period based on your authorization. In principle, the fees deducted based on this instruction will not be refunded. 2.Subscription period: 1 month, 1 year, etc. (subject to the subscription page settings), which you can choose by yourself. 3.You acknowledge and agree that iCSee has the right to adjust the service price or stop providing the auto-renewal service. If iCSee adjusts the service price when you activate the auto-renewal service, you will be notified in advance in an appropriate manner (including but not limited to in-site announcements, SMS, etc.). If you do not agree to the service price adjustment, you can cancel the auto-renewal service according to these rules. If you do not cancel the auto-renewal service, the subsequent fees deducted by Apple will be based on the adjusted service fees. If you cancel within 24 hours before the subscription period expires, Apple may deduct the service fee for the next subscription period according to the adjusted service fees before stopping the deduction service. After the auto-renewal service is canceled, if you reactivate the auto-renewal service, the service fee automatically deducted by Apple will be based on the service fee displayed on the page at that time. 4.The method to unsubscribe from the auto-renewal service is as follows: Open the Apple iOS device "App Store" -> click on the Apple account avatar in the top right corner -> enter "Account" -> click "Subscriptions" -> select "iCSee", and cancel the subscription. 5.iCSee may also stop providing the auto-renewal service to you based on operational strategy needs. Your subscription service period will terminate upon the expiration of the current service period. 6.iCSee Service Agreement: https://pub-privacy.xmeye.net/app?pkg=com.xm.csee.ios&os=iOS&lan=en&type=protocol 7.iCSee Privacy Policy: https://privacy.xmeye.net/iCSee/20240122/en/privacy.html Privacy Policy: https://privacy.xmeye.net/iCSee/20240122/en/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://pub-privacy.xmeye.net/app?pkg=com.xm.csee.ios&os=iOS&lan=en&type=protocol

About

X Smart Home

Manage your smart home devices with this app. It allows for quick setup, control, and interconnectivity between various smart devices. Share access with family and friends to enjoy technology together.

Highlights
  • Connected device control
  • Easy device management
  • Seamless device interconnectivity
  • Device sharing with family
  • Fast and convenient interaction
Features
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X Smart Home App is your smart device management platform for the home. With the X Smart Home App, you can enjoy fast, convenient interaction between your phone and smart devices, and enable seamless interconnectivity among your smart devices. Your smart life is just one X Smart Home App away. 1. Connected control, easy to use:Quickly add and manage devices with simple operations, enabling interconnection across smart devices. 2. Device sharing, shared fun:Share your devices with family and friends, and enjoy the fun of technology together. Apple Standard End-User Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iCSee4 screens
X Smart Home3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iCSee at 4.1 against X Smart Home's 2.2. iCSee also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 283). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. iCSee sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and X Smart Home sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iCSee holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCSee has 2.7K ratings behind it against 283, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of iCSee's written reviews are positive against 14% of X Smart Home's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCSee ships an update every 2 weeks, X Smart Home every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iCSee versus X Smart Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCSeeX Smart Home
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (2.7K ratings) — better2.2 (283 ratings)
Positive reviews18.5% of reviews — better14.5% of reviews
Number of ratings2.7K — better283
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size315 MB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHANGZHOU JF SOFTWARE CO., LTD.广州钱柜物联科技有限公司

Customer experience

iCSee

All ratings2,662 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative18.4%
Written reviews2,111 reviews
Positive18.5%
Neutral12.3%
Negative69.2%

X Smart Home

All ratings283 ratings
Positive26.1%
Neutral6.7%
Negative67.1%
Written reviews242 reviews
Positive14.5%
Neutral6.2%
Negative79.3%

User reviews

iCSee

From 2.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth and reliable
  • 🔒 Good security features
  • 📸 High-quality images
  • 💡 Useful features like motion tracking
  • 👍 Easy to set up and use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and reconnections required
  • 🔍 Unreliable motion detection
  • ⏱️ Slow video playback and loading times
  • 💰 Aggressive advertising and paywall for features
  • 🔌 Compatibility issues with network changes

X Smart Home

From 283 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Clear video
  • ⏱️ Acceptable notification time
  • 🔔 Instant chime
  • 📱 Works with phone

Room to improve

  • 🔌 Connectivity issues
  • 🔍 Slow to find/bind device
  • ⏱️ Delayed live feed
  • 📷 Poor image quality
  • 🔑 Login/account problems

Bugs and requests

iCSee

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Cameras randomly going offline
  • Login issues and password reset problems
  • Inability to view recorded footage
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Inconsistent performance after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to disable ads
  • Improve video playback and scrubbing functionality
  • Allow customization of motion detection zones
  • Provide better customer support and communication

X Smart Home

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Binding failure
  • Disconnection issues
  • Verification code not working
  • Compatibility problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Live video feed
  • Motion detection
  • Cloud/local storage
  • Alexa integration
  • Improved instructions

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iCSee

Subscriptions2
  • 7 Day Alarm Storage1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • 30 Day Alarm Storage$6.991 Month
8 purchases

X Smart Home

Subscriptions4
  • 7-Day Rolling Cloud Storage Month$1.991 Month
  • 30-Day Rolling Cloud Storage Month$3.991 Month
  • 7-Day Rolling Cloud Storage Year$12.991 Year
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  • 30-Day Rolling Cloud Storage Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time4
  • 7天滚动云存储30天$1.99
  • 30天滚动云存储30天$3.99
  • 7天滚动云存储一年$12.99
Show 1 more
  • 30天滚动云存储一年$24.99

Questions

Is iCSee free?
iCSee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is X Smart Home free?
X Smart Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iCSee or X Smart Home?
iCSee is rated higher. iCSee averages 4.1 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while X Smart Home averages 2.2 from 283 ratings.
Do iCSee or X Smart Home have ads?
Both iCSee and X Smart Home show ads.
Which is updated more often, iCSee or X Smart Home?
iCSee ships an update every 2 weeks, and X Smart Home every 5 weeks. Most recently, iCSee was updated on November 10, 2026 and X Smart Home on November 7, 2026.

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