Comparison

BN vs XMcosy+

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

Head to head
About

BN

Control your home appliances remotely from anywhere using your smartphone. Manage multiple devices simultaneously, set timers for automated functions, and easily share access with family members for convenient smart home management.

Highlights
  • Remote appliance control
  • Simultaneous multi-device control
  • Customizable timers
  • Family device sharing
  • Quick device connection
Features
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1. Remote control: control home appliances from anywhere 2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices within one App 3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: one tap to share devices among family members 5. Easy connections: easily and quickly connect App to devices

About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote appliance control
  • Simultaneous device management
  • Automated timer functions
  • Family device sharing
  • Quick device connection
Features
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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

Screenshots

BN4 screens
XMcosy+4 screens

Verdict

The call

BN and XMcosy+ are too close to call on the numbers: across 10 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for BN against 4.7 for XMcosy+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.9K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 19% of BN's written reviews are positive against 17% of XMcosy+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BN ships an update every 3 months, XMcosy+ every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
BN versus XMcosy+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBNXMcosy+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.9K ratings) — better4.7 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews18.8% of reviews — better17.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.9K — better1.1K
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB186 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCENTURY PRODUCTS INCXINMEI COSY HOME CO., LIMITED

Customer experience

BN

All ratings1,873 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive18.8%
Neutral12.5%
Negative68.8%

XMcosy+

All ratings1,102 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive17.0%
Neutral18.9%
Negative64.2%

User reviews

BN

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to set up
  • 🚀 Reliable performance
  • 💡 Customizable schedules

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns
  • 🔍 Confusing app interface
  • 💸 Ads and notifications

XMcosy+

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

BN

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Devices randomly disconnecting
  • Schedules not working as expected
  • App crashes and freezes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved scheduling features
  • Better integration with smart home platforms

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

None

BN

No in-app purchases

None

XMcosy+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BN free?
BN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XMcosy+ free?
XMcosy+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BN or XMcosy+?
BN is rated higher. BN averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while XMcosy+ averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.
Do BN or XMcosy+ have ads?
Neither BN nor XMcosy+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BN or XMcosy+?
BN ships an update every 3 months, and XMcosy+ every 5 months. Most recently, BN was updated on September 24, 2026 and XMcosy+ on September 21, 2026.

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