XMcosy+ vs ColorStream+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
ColorStream+
Design personalized light shows with a smart lighting system. Control colors, brightness, and functions via Bluetooth from your phone or tablet. Group up to four sets for a synchronized experience.
- Create custom light shows
- Adjust color and brightness
- Select from multiple functions
- Set multiple timers
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Group up to 4 light sets
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- Create your own light show using the Philips ColorStream +™ customizable lighting system. Control your lights from your smart phone or tablet using the ColorStream +™ app. The easy to use app allows you to adjust the color, brightness or function of your ColorStream +™ lights. Simple Bluetooth connectivity allows for up to 4 sets to be grouped together, and you can choose from multiple functions on each set. Customize your light show: • Functions: Choose from multiple preprogrammed functions, with brightness control available on some functions. From select sets, chose steady on colors. • Timer: Set multiple timers
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: XMcosy+ at 4.6 against ColorStream+'s 3.0. XMcosy+ also leads on review sentiment (17% vs 5%). ColorStream+'s advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). 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.
XMcosy+ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of XMcosy+'s written reviews are positive against 5% of ColorStream+'s.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XMcosy+ | ColorStream+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better | 3.0 (2K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 17.0% of reviews — better | 4.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | 2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 186 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | XINMEI COSY HOME CO., LIMITED | Seasonal Specialties LLC |
Customer experience
XMcosy+
ColorStream+
User reviews
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
ColorStream+
From 2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive app navigation
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/connecting lights
- 🤔 Limited customization options
- 💡 Lack of solid color modes
Bugs and requests
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
ColorStream+
Reported bugs
3 issues- App freezes and disconnects
- Lights not responding to app commands
- Inconsistent color/mode behavior
Requested features
5 requests- Add more color options
- Improve timer functionality
- Enhance music sync capabilities
- Allow for individual light control
- Provide better group management
In-app purchases
XMcosy+
No in-app purchases
ColorStream+
No in-app purchases
