Comparison

xiaovv vs HOMSSEN

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

Head to head
About

xiaovv

Easily view live streams and recordings from your cameras remotely. Receive instant notifications for any abnormal activity and communicate with loved ones through voice intercom. Automatically track moving objects for enhanced security.

Highlights
  • Remote live stream viewing
  • Video replay access
  • Abnormal message alerts
  • Voice intercom
  • Device sharing
  • Mobile track tracking
  • Mobile monitoring and alarm
Features
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Through "xiaovv" video monitoring service, you can easily view live stream and replay of apartments,villas,stores,factories,working offices and so on;through "xiaovv" alarming service,you can receive any abnormal message of places you concern. [Remote Monitoring] View your camera remotely through APP, and know the situation of your home anytime and anywhere; [Voice Intercom] No matter how far away you are, you can interact with your family through voice at any time, as if your home is right beside you. [Device Sharing] You can share the device with your family [Mobile track tracking] Automatically capture the moving track of the object, real-time tracking shooting and alarm, more intuitive monitoring; [Mobile Monitoring and Alarm] Any abnormal movement will be notified and the alarm picture will be captured. You can also view the abnormal situation through video recording.

About

HOMSSEN

Features
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function * Check status You can check the door open status of the door lock and the battery status. * Invite users You can easily invite managers, family members, and guests using the APP. * Key management You can issue and delete passwords, cards, and guest numbers. * One-time password You can create a password using the APP and share it with the other party using MMS (text message). * Term password You can issue a password by setting the available date and time. * Real-time notifications If you use an additional bridge, you can receive real-time access history notifications. * Check access records You can check access records by date. * OTA updates You can update door locks, BLE modules, and bridges with OTA (Over The Air).

Screenshots

xiaovv4 screens
HOMSSEN3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HOMSSEN at every 2 weeks against xiaovv's every 6 weeks. xiaovv's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

xiaovv ships an update every 6 weeks, HOMSSEN every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and June 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
xiaovv versus HOMSSEN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxiaovvHOMSSEN
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (23 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews15.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuangzhou Hongshi Information Technology Co., LtdPHILIA TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd.

Bugs and requests

xiaovv

Reported bugs

46 issues
  • Recording not working on app
  • Cameras stop working after a few months
  • App does not support region Australia
  • App does not work after updating
  • Cannot login after app update
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  • Cannot register account by email or phone
  • No notifications are sent
  • No email received to reset password
  • Camera permanently disconnects
  • Cameras show offline but motion messages arrive
  • Cannot connect to camera
  • Cannot receive email to create account
  • Cannot register account from iStore
  • Does not read QR Code
  • Cameras started saying 'disconnected'
  • Verification code fail, not received
  • Verify code email delay, code expired
  • Have to enter login and password almost every time
  • No OTP received to reset password
  • Cameras turn out to be offline after 1 year
  • Unable to register account
  • Virtual fence disappeared from the app
  • Cannot get registration code in time
  • Impossible to connect with Wi-Fi
  • Cannot arrange cameras as needed
  • Cannot connect
  • Cannot log in simultaneously on macOS/iOS
  • Camera is supposedly not online when it is online
  • Cannot connect to Wi-Fi with iPhone
  • App tends to choose when notifications work
  • Camera is often offline
  • Cameras no longer work with Russian mobile operators
  • App crashes
  • Cameras stopped working after update
  • Stupid item not connected to phone
  • Impossible to change language (only Chinese)
  • Cannot view second camera, keeps buffering
  • Cameras state Wi-Fi connected, yet shows offline
  • Camera outside says Wi-Fi connected but will not stay connected
  • Cannot view some cameras, keep connecting and failed
  • Privacy concerns
  • Cannot register
  • Does not understand hotspot
  • Cannot connect to Wi-Fi
  • Cannot connect camera to app
  • App does not support multiple gadgets under one account

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add notification update
  • Rearrange cameras in app
  • Add dark mode iOS icon
  • Add Russian language support
  • Play recorded video with speed choice
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  • Replace housekeeper feature with short video recording

HOMSSEN

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

xiaovv

No in-app purchases

None

HOMSSEN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is xiaovv free?
xiaovv is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HOMSSEN free?
HOMSSEN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do xiaovv or HOMSSEN have ads?
Neither xiaovv nor HOMSSEN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, xiaovv or HOMSSEN?
xiaovv ships an update every 6 weeks, and HOMSSEN every 2 weeks. Most recently, xiaovv was updated on October 24, 2026 and HOMSSEN on June 20, 2026.

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