# Half vs XMcosy+

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Half | XMcosy+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/half-staff/id1482774313/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xmcosy-plus/id1546599909/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 185 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 9.5% of reviews | **17.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 9 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aptitude Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1461828385) | [XINMEI COSY HOME CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546599911) |

## What reviewers say

### Half

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/half-staff/id1482774313)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases:** none


### XMcosy+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xmcosy-plus/id1546599909)

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.

**Highlights:** Remote appliance control, Simultaneous device management, Automated timer functions, Family device sharing, Quick device connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great lights
- 🚀 Lights work as designed
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 🚀 Easy to install and program

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnection issues
- 🐛 App is not user-friendly
- 🐛 Lack of customization options
- 🐛 Unreliable automation and scheduling
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable app

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Half free?

Half costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is XMcosy+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Half or XMcosy+?

XMcosy+ is rated higher. Half averages 4.2 out of 5 from 185 ratings, while XMcosy+ averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Half or XMcosy+ have ads?

Neither Half nor XMcosy+ shows ads.

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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.*