# X vs PlumBuddy

The clearest difference is rating: X at 4.8 against PlumBuddy's 4.4. X also leads on ratings volume (3.5K vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). PlumBuddy's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X has 3.5K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of X's written reviews are positive against 100% of PlumBuddy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

X ships an update monthly, PlumBuddy every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | PlumBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-sense-home-security/id1568666708/reviews)** | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plumbuddy/id6744320200/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 91.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 333 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [X-sense USA LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568666710) | [PlumBuddy Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807060721) |

## What reviewers say

### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-sense-home-security/id1568666708)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy setup
- 🔒 Reliable connectivity
- 👍 Convenient remote monitoring
- 🚀 Straightforward installation
- 👍 Helpful app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Battery recharging issues
- 🐛 Connectivity problems
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🔒 Limited user access
- 🐛 Sensor offline issues

**Reported bugs**

- Devices going offline unexpectedly
- Firmware update failures
- Inconsistent sensor behavior

**Requested features**

- Ability to test alarms from app
- Option to silence alarms remotely
- Support for multiple user logins
- Customizable notification tones
- Expanded location management


### PlumBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plumbuddy/id6744320200)

Monitor and control your home's water system remotely. Receive real-time alerts for leaks and track water usage to prevent damage and identify issues. Manage multiple properties from a single account.

**Highlights:** Real-time water data monitoring, Remote water shut-off, Automatic leak detection, Customizable alerts (email, SMS, push), Multi-property management, Live water usage tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

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

### Is PlumBuddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, X or PlumBuddy?

X is rated higher. X averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while PlumBuddy averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do X or PlumBuddy have ads?

Neither X nor PlumBuddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, X or PlumBuddy?

X ships an update monthly, and PlumBuddy every 11 days. Most recently, X was updated on October 29, 2026 and PlumBuddy on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*