Comparison

Xthings Home(formerly U home) vs RL Path

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

RL Path

Features
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Screenshots

Xthings Home(formerly U home)4 screens
RL Path3 screens

Verdict

The call

Xthings Home(formerly U home) and RL Path are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Xthings Home(formerly U home) versus RL Path: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXthings Home(formerly U home)RL Path
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXTHINGS INDUSTRY LLCAaron Seitz

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
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  • 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

RL Path

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Xthings Home(formerly U home)

No in-app purchases

None

RL Path

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

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