# Multi vs X

The clearest difference is price: X at Free against Multi's $9.99. X also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and review sentiment (91% vs 51%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

X is free to download; Multi costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

X holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X has 3.3K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Multi's written reviews are positive against 91% of X's.

Multi ships an update every 3 months, X every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Multi | X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-batt-mon/id1345741752/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-sense-home-security/id1568666708/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 51.3% of reviews | **91.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 16 MB | 326 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Amoeba New Energy Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/978609032) | [X-sense USA LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568666710) |

## What reviewers say

### Multi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-batt-mon/id1345741752)

Monitor multiple 12V vehicle batteries simultaneously with this app. It stores data permanently, allows export and sharing, and provides trip records and expense management. Receive notifications when near your connected devices.

**Highlights:** Monitor multiple 12V vehicle batteries, Supports 4 device connections, Permanent data storage, Data export and sharing, Trip record tracking, Vehicle expense management, Proximity notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-sense-home-security/id1568666708)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy setup
- 🔒 Reliable connectivity
- 👍 Convenient remote monitoring
- 🚀 Straightforward installation
- 👍 Helpful app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Battery recharging issues
- 🐛 Connectivity problems
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🔒 Limited user access
- 🐛 Sensor offline issues

**Reported bugs**

- Devices going offline unexpectedly
- Firmware update failures
- Inconsistent sensor behavior

**Requested features**

- Ability to test alarms from app
- Option to silence alarms remotely
- Support for multiple user logins
- Customizable notification tones
- Expanded location management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Multi free?

Multi costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is X free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Multi or X?

X is rated higher. Multi averages 3.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while X averages 4.8 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Multi or X have ads?

Neither Multi nor X shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Multi or X?

Multi ships an update every 3 months, and X every 3 weeks. Most recently, Multi was updated on October 14, 2026 and X on October 17, 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.*