HBN Smart vs XMcosy+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HBN Smart
Control your home appliances remotely from anywhere. Manage multiple devices simultaneously, set timers for automated functions, and easily share access with family members. The app offers quick and simple device connection.
- Remote appliance control
- Simultaneous device management
- Automated timers
- Family device sharing
- Quick device connection
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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
XMcosy+
Control your smart home devices remotely and simultaneously. Set timers for automated functions and easily share device access with family members. The app facilitates quick and simple connections to your smart appliances.
- 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 review sentiment: HBN Smart at 51% against XMcosy+'s 17%. HBN Smart also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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.
HBN Smart holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.2K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of HBN Smart's written reviews are positive against 17% of XMcosy+'s.
HBN Smart ships an update every 8 months, XMcosy+ every 10 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | HBN Smart | XMcosy+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3.2K ratings) — better | 4.6 (1.1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 51.1% of reviews — better | 17.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.2K — better | 1.1K |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 160 MB | 204 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CENTURY PRODUCTS INC | XINMEI COSY HOME CO., LIMITED |
Customer experience
HBN Smart
XMcosy+
User reviews
HBN Smart
From 3.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy setup and use
- 🚀 Reliable connection and performance
- 💡 Useful automation features
- 🔒 Secure remote control
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues with certain networks
- 🤔 Limited functionality without WiFi
- 😕 Confusing app interface
- 🤷♀️ Lack of customer support
XMcosy+
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat 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
HBN Smart
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes or freezes on certain devices
- Scheduled timers not working as expected
- Devices disappearing from the app
- Firmware updates causing compatibility issues
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for more device types
- Improve scheduling and automation options
- Provide better in-app guidance and tutorials
- Integrate 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
HBN Smart
No in-app purchases
XMcosy+
No in-app purchases
