Half vs XMcosy+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Half
Easily determine when to display U.S. and state flags at half-staff. Get immediate status updates, view upcoming half-staff days, and subscribe to notifications for proclamations.
- Real-time U.S. and state flag status
- Calendar of upcoming half-staff days
- Subscribe to U.S. and state notifications
- Track flag status for all 50 states
- Access U.S. flag code and facts
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Properly displaying the flag is a heavy responsibility. Knowing when the flag should be at half-staff can be challenging. The Half-Staff app makes it easy for everyone. Immediately see the current U.S. and state flag status when you launch the app. View the calendar for upcoming half-staff days so you're not caught off guard. You can even subscribe to U.S. and state notifications so you know quickly when half-staff proclamations are given by state governors and the president. Track flag status for the US flag, all 50 US states, District of Columbia and 5 US territories. In addition to tracking half-staff notices, you can review interesting facts about each flag as well as the US flag code.
XMcosy+
Control your smart home devices remotely from anywhere. Manage multiple appliances simultaneously, set timers for automated functions, and easily share device access with family members.
- Remote appliance control
- Simultaneous device management
- Automated timer functions
- Family device sharing
- Quick device connection
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XM Smart, smart life, smart living 1. Remote control: control home appliances from anywhere 2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices with one App 3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: One tap to share devices among family members 5. Easy connection: easily and quickly connect App to devices
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: XMcosy+ at Free against Half's $1.99. XMcosy+ also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 185). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
XMcosy+ is free to download; Half costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
XMcosy+ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XMcosy+ has 1.1K ratings behind it against 185, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Half's written reviews are positive against 17% of XMcosy+'s.
| Parameter | Half | XMcosy+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (185 ratings) | 4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.5% of reviews | 17.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 185 | 1.1K — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 186 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aptitude Apps, LLC | XINMEI COSY HOME CO., LIMITED |
Customer experience
Half
XMcosy+
Bugs and requests
Half
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
XMcosy+
Reported bugs
5 issues- Login issues and account creation problems
- Scenes not triggering at the correct time
- Lights frequently going offline
- App not working on certain devices
- Inability to control multiple light sets simultaneously
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to create custom color patterns and motion effects
- Improved scene customization with fading effects and multiple colors
- Option to control lights without Wi-Fi connection
- Better integration with voice assistants
- Easier Wi-Fi connection management
In-app purchases
Half
No in-app purchases
XMcosy+
No in-app purchases
