Onbox vs X
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Onbox
Access interactive, 3D animated assembly and installation guides for your products. Simply enter a code to view step-by-step instructions at your own pace for enhanced clarity and understanding.
- Step-by-step instructions
- 3D animated guides
- Product assembly assistance
- Installation guidance
- On-demand instructions
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Onbox is a new and innovative way to install or assemble your product. By entering your Onbox code, found on a compatible product - you'll be able to watch beautiful step-by-step instructions. All at your own pace. It's 3D animated to give you a better understanding and clarity about the tasks needed to complete the process.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: X at 91% against Onbox's 56%. X also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 27) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
X holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X has 3.3K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Onbox's written reviews are positive against 91% of X's.
Onbox ships an update every 6 weeks, X every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Onbox | X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (27 ratings) | 4.8 (3.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | 91.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 27 | 3.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 326 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Zahaia IVS | X-sense USA LLC |
Customer experience
Onbox
X
Bugs and requests
Onbox
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Onbox
No in-app purchases
X
No in-app purchases
