X vs NICE DIGI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
NICE DIGI
Manage your smart door locks remotely. Unlock or lock your doors, share access with family and visitors, and track activity logs. Generate temporary passcodes for guests.
- Remote lock/unlock
- Share access permissions
- Initialize and set lock functions
- Query unlock and operation logs
- Generate timed passcodes
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NICE DIGI smart locks control system 1. Control your locks: unlock or lock your door with this APP 2. Share access permissions: share permanent or timed access permissions to your familys 3. Set your locks: Initialize and set the various functions of your smart door locks 4. Query records: query unlock records and operation logs of locks in APP 5. Generate timed passcode: generate timed passcode for a temporary visitor or Courier
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: X at 91% against NICE DIGI's 22%. X also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
X holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X has 3.3K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of X's written reviews are positive against 22% of NICE DIGI's.
X ships an update every 3 weeks, NICE DIGI every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | X | NICE DIGI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3.3K ratings) — better | 2.7 (36 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 91.0% of reviews — better | 22.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.3K — better | 36 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 326 MB | 194 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | X-sense USA LLC | 少辉 吴 |
Customer experience
X
NICE DIGI
Bugs and requests
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
NICE DIGI
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
X
No in-app purchases
NICE DIGI
No in-app purchases
