# Baseus vs Xiaodu

The clearest difference is rating: Baseus at 4.3 against Xiaodu's 1.8. Baseus also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 0%) and ratings volume (320 vs 5). Xiaodu's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Baseus sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Xiaodu asks for nothing beyond the download.

Baseus holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Baseus has 320 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Baseus's written reviews are positive against 0% of Xiaodu's.

Baseus ships an update fortnightly, Xiaodu every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Baseus | Xiaodu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (320 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseus/id1552808896/reviews)** | [1.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xiaodu/id1563357888/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **320** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **24.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 300 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [深圳市倍思科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708041876) | [Shanghai Xiaodu Artificial Intelligence Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563357890) |

## What reviewers say

### Baseus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseus/id1552808896)

Manage all your electronic devices from a single platform. Easily connect your devices for a smarter, more convenient life. Discover and purchase premium quality products directly through the integrated e-commerce store.

**Highlights:** Device management, Easy setup, Device sharing, E-commerce platform, Premium product selection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Plan Monthly | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60min | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200min | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500min | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 minutes | $1.99 | one-time |
| 60 minutes | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 minutes | $2.99 | one-time |
| Monthly plan | $2.99 | one-time |
| Quarterly plan | $5.99 | one-time |
| 300 minutes | $6.99 | one-time |
| Professional Plan Monthly | $9.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Plan Annual | $14.99 | one-time |
| Annual plan | $24.99 | one-time |
| Professional Plan Annual | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy to operate
- 🔒 Privacy-conscious with guest mode option
- 🎵 Customizable equalizer settings
- 🔍 Helpful find/locate feature for lost earbuds
- 📱 Seamless device switching capability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Persistent Bluetooth connection issues
- 🐛 App fails to recognize connected devices
- 📦 Bulky case design not pocket-friendly
- 🔋 Battery status not displayed for case
- 💾 Dash cam connectivity problems

**Reported bugs**

- App stuck on 'recovering videos' screen for dash cams
- Bluetooth pairing loop on iPhone with iOS 17
- Firmware update fails to install (0% on iPhone, crashes on Android)
- Email verification not received during signup
- App doesn't recognize paired devices in search

**Requested features**

- Support for Bowie E17 headphones
- Support for Bowie E19 headphones
- Support for Simu S2 airbuds
- Support for Simu S1 airbuds
- Support for Baseus Encock WM 04


### Xiaodu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xiaodu/id1563357888)

This app supports smart earbuds, allowing users to check battery levels, customize touch controls, and utilize features like real-time translation in over 40 languages and voice-to-text transcription for notes and recordings.

**Highlights:** Check earbud power, Customize touch controls, Smart translation (40+ languages), Voice note transcription, Low power reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Baseus free?

Baseus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Xiaodu free?

Xiaodu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Baseus or Xiaodu?

Baseus is rated higher. Baseus averages 4.3 out of 5 from 320 ratings, while Xiaodu averages 1.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Baseus or Xiaodu have ads?

Neither Baseus nor Xiaodu shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Baseus or Xiaodu?

Baseus ships an update fortnightly, and Xiaodu every 6 weeks. Most recently, Baseus was updated on October 18, 2026 and Xiaodu on October 9, 2026.

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