X vs Ameistor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
X
Remotely monitor and manage your smart home devices for enhanced security. Receive instant alerts for potential dangers and easily share access with family members. Offers a premium plan for 24/7 fire dispatch protection.
- Remote device setup and testing
- Real-time push notifications for alerts
- Share device access with family
- 24/7 fire dispatch with Protect+ Plan
- Check home status anytime, anywhere
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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.
Ameistor
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Ameistor: Master your smart stair and ambient lighting. • IR Sensor Control: Lights activate automatically upon detection, perfect for safety & convenience. • Professional Settings: Fine-tune colors, brightness, effects, and sensitivity to your exact preference. • Smart Scheduling: Set precise timers and daily automations for effortless management. • 16M+ Colors : Unlock endless colors and dynamic light. Ideal For: Automating stairways for safety, creating dynamic room atmospheres, and setting the perfect mood for any occasion. Connect easily via BLE and customize every detail.
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Verdict
X and Ameistor are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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 ships an update every 3 weeks, Ameistor monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | X | Ameistor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 91.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 337 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | X-sense USA LLC | 茂林 李 |
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
Ameistor
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
X
No in-app purchases
Ameistor
No in-app purchases
