Comparison

My Leviton vs X

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

Head to head
About

My Leviton

Control your home's lighting and appliances remotely with this app. It allows you to manage smart devices individually or by room, create custom scenes, and set schedules for automated control. Voice commands are also supported through popular smart assistants.

Highlights
  • Remote control of lights and loads
  • Create custom scenes and schedules
  • Group devices by room
  • Voice control with Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
  • No hub required
  • Automate plug-in devices
Features
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My Leviton connects the Leviton Decora Smart with Wi-Fi Technology product family to your iOS device as well as Amazon Alexa for voice control, no hub required! Control your lights and loads from anywhere using the free My Leviton app for iPhone and iPad. Easily replace your existing single pole or multi-way devices with the new Leviton Dimmer or Switches to allow control from anywhere via your My Leviton app. As well, you can start automating and controlling your plug-in lamps or small appliances using the Decora Smart Wi-Fi Plug-in Outlet. Use the free My Leviton iOS app to add/name your smart devices and to control them individually or as a room with a single button push. Create schedules, scenes, and customize your experience with adjustable fade rates, maximum/minimum illumination levels, and more if desired for a truly advanced lighting control system that’s easy to use manually or via the app. Simplify control of your home - schedule lights and connected loads to turn on/off at specific times or based on sunrise/sunset, easily group your smart devices into rooms for quick control, and create scenes to activate multiple lights at once for movie time, party mode, or goodnight. Works with Hey Google, Amazon Alexa, and Apple Siri (HomeKit). Add an optional Amazon Alexa device to use voice commands like, “Alexa, set dining room lights to 33%.” (Echo sold separately, but there is no intermediary hub/controller required). Leverage the Leviton Decora form factor with matching color change kits, multi-way devices for hallways and staircases, multiple options for wallplates and more, to match the décor throughout your home. Get started today with My Leviton – a growing eco-system with more partners and announcements to come!

About

X

Easily connect and manage smart home security devices. Receive instant alerts for potential dangers and remotely monitor your home's status from anywhere. Share device access with family for collective peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Remote device setup and testing
  • Real-time push notifications for alerts
  • Share device access with family
  • 24/7 fire dispatch (Protect+ Plan)
  • Monitor home status remotely
Features
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X-Sense Home Security makes connecting all smart devices in your house a breeze, allowing you to check your home's status at any time, no matter where you are. You can remotely set up and test devices to ensure they are working properly. In case of danger, the app will send you push notifications, enabling you to react quickly. You can also share smart devices with your family members, making it possible for them to keep an eye on your home's security as well. Meanwhile, our Protect+ Plan is available in the United States. It provides 24/7 fire dispatch to fully protect your life, family, and property. Learn more about Protect+ Plan in the app.

Screenshots

My Leviton4 screens
X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: X at free against My Leviton's free with in-app purchases. X also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

X holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.3K and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of My Leviton's written reviews are positive against 91% of X's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Leviton ships an update fortnightly, X every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
My Leviton versus X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy LevitonX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6.3K ratings)4.8 (3.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews91.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.3K — better3.3K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB326 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLeviton Manufacturing Co. Inc.X-sense USA LLC

Customer experience

My Leviton

All ratings6,312 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews868 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative12.4%

X

All ratings3,278 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral0.9%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews921 reviews
Positive91.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.9%

User reviews

My Leviton

From 6.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to set up and use
  • 👍 Reliable and consistent performance
  • 💡 Comprehensive control and scheduling options
  • 🔒 Secure and stable connection
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues and device disconnections
  • 🔧 Challenging to troubleshoot and resolve connectivity problems
  • 🔧 Limited customization options in the app
  • 🐛 Inconsistent device status reporting
  • 🔧 Buggy firmware updates causing issues

X

From 3.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy setup
  • 🔒 Reliable connectivity
  • 👍 Convenient remote monitoring
  • 🚀 Straightforward installation
  • 👍 Helpful app

Room to improve

  • 🔋 Battery recharging issues
  • 🐛 Connectivity problems
  • 🐛 Unreliable notifications
  • 🔒 Limited user access
  • 🐛 Sensor offline issues

Bugs and requests

My Leviton

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Devices randomly going offline and requiring reset
  • App crashing or freezing during use
  • Firmware updates causing devices to stop working
  • Inconsistent device status and control in the app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more advanced scheduling and automation options
  • Improve app UI and user experience
  • Provide better troubleshooting tools and support
  • Integrate with a wider range of smart home platforms
  • Add support for local control and offline functionality

X

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Devices going offline unexpectedly
  • Firmware update failures
  • Inconsistent sensor behavior

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to test alarms from app
  • Option to silence alarms remotely
  • Support for multiple user logins
  • Customizable notification tones
  • Expanded location management

In-app purchases

None

My Leviton

No in-app purchases

None

X

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Leviton free?
My Leviton is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is X free?
X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, My Leviton or X?
X is rated higher. My Leviton averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while X averages 4.8 from 3.3K ratings.
Do My Leviton or X have ads?
Neither My Leviton nor X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Leviton or X?
My Leviton ships an update fortnightly, and X every 3 weeks. Most recently, My Leviton was updated on October 19, 2026 and X on October 18, 2026.

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