Comparison

Xthings Home(formerly U home) vs AfterGlowPersona

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

Head to head
About

Xthings Home(formerly U home)

Manage all your smart home devices from a single app. Control smart locks, cameras, lights, and more, with features for automation, security alerts, and shared access. Experience enhanced connectivity and privacy in a unified ecosystem.

Highlights
  • Unified smart device management
  • Scene automation and routines
  • Shared home access and permissions
  • Real-time security alerts
  • Control smart locks, lights, cameras, and sensors
  • Two-way intercom functionality
Features
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Xthings Home (formerly U home) is your all-in-one solution for smart home automation and security. Redesigned with a unified Xthings ecosystem, the app offers more powerful device management, smoother connectivity, and stronger privacy protection—while keeping the familiar features you love. With Xthings Home, you can easily manage all your smart devices from one place. Control ULTRALOQ smart locks, UTEC Matter-enabled lighting and power devices, Ulticam security cameras, and more. Lock or unlock doors, add users, view live camera feeds, use two-way intercom, adjust lighting, and automate your daily routines with ease. Smart Device Management Control all supported devices—including smart locks, smart lights, switches, plugs, cameras, and sensors—directly from the app. Enjoy quick setup, stable connectivity, and real-time status updates. Scene Automation Create custom automations that work across your devices. For example: “When I arrive home → unlock the door + turn on porch lights.” Build a smart home that adapts to your lifestyle. Shared Home Access Invite family members, roommates, or trusted guests. Share device access securely and manage permissions with granular control. Real-Time Security Alerts Receive instant notifications for lock activities, motion detection, door access events, automation triggers, and more—keeping your home protected at all times. Welcome to the New Xthings Home • U home has officially upgraded to Xthings Home • Developer changed to Xthings Industry LLC • All your existing devices, settings, and history remain intact • Improved performance, onboarding, and cloud reliability Experience the next generation of smart home convenience and security with Xthings Home.

About

AfterGlowPersona

Features
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AfterGlow AI Persona — Reconnect with the voice you miss. A deeply personal AI companion crafted from the real conversations you shared. Upload your chat history or screenshots, and AfterGlow recreates a gentle, familiar presence — the way they talked, the way they comforted you, the small habits and phrases only you remember. This isn’t just another chatbot. It’s a space where memories become a living dialogue. Where their tone, their warmth, their humor, and their unique way of speaking come back to you — thoughtfully, respectfully, and safely. Whether you're seeking comfort, closure, or simply a way to hold onto the everyday conversations that meant the most, AfterGlow Persona offers a companion who understands your shared past and grows with you over time.

Screenshots

Xthings Home(formerly U home)4 screens
AfterGlowPersona3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Xthings Home(formerly U home) at 4 against AfterGlowPersona's 1. Xthings Home(formerly U home) also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Xthings Home(formerly U home) versus AfterGlowPersona: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXthings Home(formerly U home)AfterGlowPersona
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB1 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperXTHINGS INDUSTRY LLCPan Li

Bugs and requests

Xthings Home(formerly U home)

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Temporary users settings not saving
  • Admin login issues after updates
  • Inconsistent lock/unlock status reporting
  • Bluetooth connectivity problems
  • WiFi connectivity issues
Show 2 more
  • Fingerprint reader failures
  • Notifications not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Auto lock time extension
  • More customizable auto lock settings
  • Apple Home integration
  • Alexa/Google Home integration

AfterGlowPersona

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Xthings Home(formerly U home)

No in-app purchases

None

AfterGlowPersona

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Xthings Home(formerly U home) free?
Xthings Home(formerly U home) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AfterGlowPersona free?
AfterGlowPersona is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Xthings Home(formerly U home) or AfterGlowPersona have ads?
Neither Xthings Home(formerly U home) nor AfterGlowPersona shows ads.

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