hOmeLabs connect vs X
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
hOmeLabs connect
Control your smart home devices remotely via a mobile app. Integrate with voice assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for hands-free operation of air purifiers and air conditioners. Adjust settings and monitor your environment with ease.
- Remote device control
- Amazon Alexa integration
- Google Assistant integration
- Voice command functionality
- Air purifier control
- Air conditioner control
- Temperature monitoring
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With the hOmeLabs app, you can now control your devices remotely and use Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant to interact with your hOmeLabs smart products through voice command. The app allows you to perform actions like turning on your hOmelabs Air Purifier or setting the temperature on your hOmelabs Air Conditioner. hOmelabs Conversation is supported for the following operations: Turn your Air Purifier On/Off Control the speed of your Air Purifier Turn your Air Conditioner On/Off Set the temperature of your Air Conditioner and monitor / double check the room temperature
X
Easily connect and manage smart home security devices. Receive instant alerts for potential dangers and remotely monitor your home's status from anywhere. Share device access with family for collective peace of mind.
- Remote device setup and testing
- Real-time push notifications for alerts
- Share device access with family
- 24/7 fire dispatch (Protect+ Plan)
- Monitor home status remotely
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X-Sense Home Security makes connecting all smart devices in your house a breeze, allowing you to check your home's status at any time, no matter where you are. You can remotely set up and test devices to ensure they are working properly. In case of danger, the app will send you push notifications, enabling you to react quickly. You can also share smart devices with your family members, making it possible for them to keep an eye on your home's security as well. Meanwhile, our Protect+ Plan is available in the United States. It provides 24/7 fire dispatch to fully protect your life, family, and property. Learn more about Protect+ Plan in the app.
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Verdict
hOmeLabs connect and X both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of X's written reviews are positive against 42% of hOmeLabs connect's. X also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 267). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for hOmeLabs connect against 4.8 for X. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X has 3.5K ratings behind it against 267, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of hOmeLabs connect's written reviews are positive against 91% of X's.
hOmeLabs connect ships an update every 4 months, X monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | hOmeLabs connect | X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (267 ratings) | 4.8 (3.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | 91.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 267 | 3.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 192 MB | 333 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | MOHAWK GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. | X-sense USA LLC |
Customer experience
hOmeLabs connect
X
User reviews
hOmeLabs connect
From 267 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to set up
- 👍 Works beautifully
- 👍 Very energy efficient
- 👍 Pleased with the air conditioner itself
Room to improve
- 🐛 Temperature control issues
- 🐛 App functionality less than remote
- 🐛 Devolves into a basic remote
- 🐛 Can't control Eco mode
- 🐛 Fan speed not selectable on dry setting
X
From 3.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy setup
- 🔒 Reliable connectivity
- 👍 Convenient remote monitoring
- 🚀 Straightforward installation
- 👍 Helpful app
Room to improve
- 🔋 Battery recharging issues
- 🐛 Connectivity problems
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🔒 Limited user access
- 🐛 Sensor offline issues
Bugs and requests
hOmeLabs connect
Reported bugs
6 issues- App not available for newer Android versions (Samsung S23)
- Temperature timeline doesn't work
- Features are buggy or don't work
- AC cycles on and off, doesn't reach desired temperature
- App loses features over time
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- Won't work with Alexa or app sometimes, requires reset
Requested features
5 requests- Add widgets for click-to-run
- Add Eco mode to the app
- Rehaul app color and visual texture
- Add history tracking
- Add automations for temperature changes
X
Reported bugs
3 issues- Devices going offline unexpectedly
- Firmware update failures
- Inconsistent sensor behavior
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to test alarms from app
- Option to silence alarms remotely
- Support for multiple user logins
- Customizable notification tones
- Expanded location management
In-app purchases
hOmeLabs connect
No in-app purchases
X
No in-app purchases
