# XBell vs SHO

The clearest difference is rating: SHO at 3.7 against XBell's 2.8. SHO also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). XBell's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and review sentiment (17% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SHO sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. XBell asks for nothing beyond the download.

SHO holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 10 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of XBell's written reviews are positive against 0% of SHO's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

XBell ships an update monthly, SHO every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XBell | SHO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xbell/id1317594108/reviews) | **[3.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sho/id1395105930/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **17.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [洪波 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/670319795) | [SHO Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1395105929) |

## What reviewers say

### XBell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xbell/id1317594108)

Monitor your home or business with this free video surveillance client. It supports various camera types, offers live viewing in high definition, and allows for remote control and playback of recordings.

**Highlights:** Live H.264 720P/1080P viewing, Virtual tour, Hemisphere, Cylinder view, Dual way audio communication, Remote parameter setting, Remote query alert and playback, Cloud recording support, Snapshot notifications

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SHO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sho/id1395105930)

Control a range of smart home devices and stay connected with loved ones through cloud services. Offers premium and platinum cloud plans for enhanced functionality and device management.

**Highlights:** Smart home device control, meShare cloud services integration, Remote connectivity, Premium cloud subscription, Platinum cloud subscription, Multi-device support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Cloud for 1 Devices | $4.99 | per month |
| Platinum Cloud for 1 Devices | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Cloud for 2 Devices | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Cloud for 3 Devices | $14.99 | per month |
| Platinum Cloud for 2 Devices | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Cloud for 4 Devices | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Cloud for 5 Devices | $24.99 | per month |
| Premium Cloud for 6 Devices | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium Cloud for 8 Devices | $39.99 | per month |
| Platinum Cloud for 4 Devices | $39.99 | per month |
| Premium云服务(1个设备） | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Cloud for 2 Devices | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium Cloud for 3 Devices | $149.99 | per year |
| Premium Cloud for 4 Devices | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XBell free?

XBell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SHO free?

SHO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, XBell or SHO?

SHO is rated higher. XBell averages 2.8 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while SHO averages 3.7 from 10 ratings.

### Do XBell or SHO have ads?

Neither XBell nor SHO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, XBell or SHO?

XBell ships an update monthly, and SHO every 4 days. Most recently, XBell was updated on October 23, 2026 and SHO on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*