Comparison

Xthings Home(formerly U home) vs Deep Within

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

Deep Within

Features
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Begin each day with intention. End it with reflection. Deep Within brings you 18 timeless principles for daily living, drawn from the teachings of Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya (Gurudev). Each morning, receive a principle to guide your day. Each evening, reflect on how you lived it. 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the Akhand Deep — the eternal lamp Gurudev lit at age 15 and kept burning through a century of service and transformation. This app carries that flame forward, placing it within you. FEATURES • Daily Principle — A new pledge each morning with context from Gurudev's writings • Evening Reflection — Journal your thoughts and track your growth • Your Journey — Watch your radiance grow through a visual timeline • Shareable Quotes — Create beautiful cards to inspire others • Private & Offline — All reflections stay on your device THE 18 PLEDGES From seeing God as omnipresent to treating the body as a temple, from self-control to service, these principles offer a complete framework for purposeful living. They are not rules to follow but ideals to grow toward — one day at a time. Whether you're part of the Gayatri Pariwar or simply seeking a grounded daily practice, Deep Within meets you where you are. The eternal flame, within. Privacy Policy: https://deepwithin.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://deepwithin.app/terms

Screenshots

Xthings Home(formerly U home)4 screens
Deep Within4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Xthings Home(formerly U home) at 4 against Deep Within'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 Deep Within: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXthings Home(formerly U home)Deep Within
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 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXTHINGS INDUSTRY LLCLow Latency Labs LLC

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

Deep Within

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Xthings Home(formerly U home)

No in-app purchases

None

Deep Within

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

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