Nold Open Bluetooth Controller vs XHouse IOT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nold Open Bluetooth Controller
This app allows you to control Nold Open Bluetooth devices, replacing physical keys and remotes with virtual ones on your phone. Easily share access, set time limitations, and track usage for various electronic locks and systems.
- Replace physical keys with virtual keys
- Share access with guests
- Set time-limited access
- Track access activity
- Manage devices and guests in Nold Cloud
- Compatible with major gate opener brands
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This free iOS application controls Nold Open, a small and secure Bluetooth compatible device, which connects to any kind of electronic locks: garage door or gate openers, door locks, barriers, alarm systems, pool covers and more. Connect Nold Open to your existing device and you can replace all your remotes with virtual keys on your phone! Nold can help you to: • Replace your existing keys, remotes, keycards, and keypads with your phone • Share access easily with your guests, without copying physical keys or buying additional remotes • Set time limitation or revoke access by one click anytime you want! • Customize your email invitation sent to your guests! • Track who and when used your doors in the Activity feed. • Create a modern, easy-to-use access control system for offices, apartments, and communities • Manage all of your devices and guests in Nold Cloud, an easy to use, browser-based application Nold Open is compatible with most of the gate opener brands such as Hörmann, Beninca, Chamberlain, Nice etc.
XHouse IOT
Manage all your smart home devices from a single, intuitive application. Control devices remotely, receive security alerts, and integrate voice commands for a more convenient and intelligent living experience.
- Simplified device connection
- Remote access and control
- Voice control integration
- Real-time surveillance
- Easy access sharing
- One-click remote assistance
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X-House IoT • Simplified Usage: Adding and connecting devices is a breeze with our intuitive interface. • Remote Access, Multiple Controls from One App: Control multiple devices anytime, anywhere with our all-in-one app. • Remote Assistance: Get prompt assistance with our one-click remote support feature. • Voice Control Integration: Control your home with just your voice using Google Assistant or Amazon Echo. • Easy Sharing: Scan and share access quickly with family members. • Real-time Surveillance: Stay informed with live camera feeds and security notifications. X-House enjoys the future of living with a one-stop solution for smart home management, offering a more convenient, comfortable, and intelligent experience for users . • You can also contact our after-sales service email at Xhouse@x-house.net.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: XHouse IOT at 2.5 against Nold Open Bluetooth Controller's 2.3. Nold Open Bluetooth Controller's advantage is review sentiment (22% vs 8%) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). 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.
XHouse IOT holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 17 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 22% of Nold Open Bluetooth Controller's written reviews are positive against 8% of XHouse IOT's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Nold Open Bluetooth Controller ships an update monthly, XHouse IOT every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nold Open Bluetooth Controller | XHouse IOT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (7 ratings) | 2.5 (17 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.7% of reviews — better | 8.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 17 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 125 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nold Technologies Kft | Giant Alarm System Co,.LTD |
Customer experience
Nold Open Bluetooth Controller
XHouse IOT
In-app purchases
Nold Open Bluetooth Controller
No in-app purchases
XHouse IOT
No in-app purchases
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