MiOS vs Z
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MiOS
Manage your smart home devices remotely from any internet-connected device. Monitor security cameras, control door locks, and automate lighting with sensor triggers for enhanced convenience and peace of mind.
- Remote home management
- Security camera monitoring
- Door lock control
- Automated lighting
- Device notifications
- Supports trusted brands
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THE SIMPLEST WAY TO CONTROL YOUR HOME. ANYTIME. ANYWHERE. We put the convenience, freedom, and peace of mind that a smart home provides, right in the palm of your hand. From any smartphone, tablet, or computer, you can view and manage your home. From the comfort of your couch, or from halfway around the world. ▾ Control your front door, monitor your home and property. ▾ View security cameras & receive notifications on your smartphone. ▾ Automatically turn on your lights when a sensor is tripped. ▾ Enjoy peace of mind knowing your door is locked, and your home is safe and secure. ▾ Choose from a wide variety of devices from brands that you already trust.
Z
Manage and monitor your smart home devices from anywhere. Organize your system on a personalized home screen for quick access to essential controls. Requires Z-Box ID and cloud services for remote functionality.
- Remote smart home access
- Device organization and monitoring
- Customizable home screen
- Z-Box ID integration
- Cloud service support
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Enjoy easy access to your smart home, wherever you are. Organize and monitor the devices in your Z-Box hub. Create a custom home screen with the most important parts of your system at your fingertips. Please note that you will need to sign up for Z-Box ID and enable cloud services for remote access.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MiOS at 3.2 against Z's 2.6. MiOS also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MiOS holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
MiOS ships an update monthly, Z every 8 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | MiOS | Z |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (11 ratings) — better | 2.6 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 292 MB | 267 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mios Limited | Lorenz High Definition LLC |
Customer experience
MiOS
Z
In-app purchases
MiOS
No in-app purchases
Z
No in-app purchases
