Comparison

X vs Smartqube

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

X

Features
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Easily configure and control up to 100 Zigbeeβ„’ and up to 2x64 DALI luminaires simultaneously from your iOS devices with X-TALK. The XAL Gateway and Zigbee and/or DALI-compatible XAL luminaires are all that are needed to install the system. These can then be operated via the X-TALK app at the touch of a button. Tailored lighting scenes, lighting groups, or adapted daylight curves ensure an ideally illuminated room image and optimum energy efficiency. Zigbee wireless pushbuttons can also be conveniently integrated for daily operation of your lighting and to select specific light scenes. X-TALK improves the working environment and energy efficiency What makes X-TALK so unique are the special daylight curves. In the App they are pre-set to a default, but they can also be defined individually. The properties of individual luminaires, such as brightness and white light colour, can be simply adjusted to the work rhythm of your company. The result is a healthy, pleasant working environment that not only boosts employee performance and concentration, but also improves energy efficiency. What can X-TALK do? - X-TALK allows up to 100 Zigbee and up to 2x64 DALI luminaires to be configured and controlled, either individually or in a group; and all from a single central platform. - The system can be flexibly expanded by using multiple gateways. - Brightness and colour temperature of the luminaire can be adjusted as required. - X-TALK is unparalleled in the ability to set and to simulate natural daylight curves. - Both the pre-set defaults for daylight as well as individual cycles can be used. - X-TALK has an intuitive user interface that is quick and easy to use from any iOS device. - All symbols and designations for luminaires can be flexibly adapted. - Administration and user modes can be individually defined. How does X-TALK work? The X-TALK App works not only with all Zigbee and DALI enabled luminaires from XAL but also with products from other manufacturers. All that is required is an XAL gateway that connects the luminaires using Wi-Fi to your iOS device. This can easily be mounted on the wall or simply placed on a table. Then you just need to connect the gateway to the power supply and the network. X-TALK even allows connection to multiple gateways at the same time. Finally, just log in to the gateway and connect the Zigbee and DALI enabled luminaires to the network, and you are ready. Now you can create light scenes, lighting groups or customised daylight curves and simply control them as required at any time, directly from your iOS device.

About

Smartqube

Features
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The Q Energy app is powered by an Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven energy assets optimisation platform that enables us to carry out predictions, analyse trends and provide insights & tips to help you save on costs and reduce carbon emissions. Customers using the app will also be provided with exclusive green energy tariffs. The Smart Energy app can be connected to the following devices: - Smart meters - Electric Vehicle Chargers - Solar Panels - Battery Storage - Heat Pumps - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) - Smart Cylinders Features Include: - Monitoring your daily electricity usage and cost - Remotely manage your heat pumps - Control the temperature in each of your rooms - Track your carbon footprint - Get savings on energy bills - Maximise the use of solar energy generated - Charge-up your battery storage when costs are low and make use of the battery when the energy market cost is high - Schedule a time for your car to be charged - Compare your electricity usage and the cost of energy This state of the art app is provided exclusively to Q Energy customers. For advanced analytics and further information on the assets, please use our web dashboard, app.qenergy.ai If you’re not a Q Energy customer but are interested in this service, please contact Tel.: 0161 706 0980 or email: contact@qenergy.ai

Screenshots

X4 screens
Smartqube4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: X at every 5 days against Smartqube's every 5 months. X also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

X ships an update every 5 days, Smartqube every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
X versus Smartqube: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXSmartqube
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days β€” betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 β€” better13.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size43 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXAL GmbHQbots Energy Ltd

In-app purchases

None

X

No in-app purchases

None

Smartqube

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is X free?
X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smartqube free?
Smartqube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do X or Smartqube have ads?
Neither X nor Smartqube shows ads.
Which is updated more often, X or Smartqube?
X ships an update every 5 days, and Smartqube every 5 months. Most recently, X was updated on October 8, 2026 and Smartqube on September 29, 2026.

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