# AiDot vs Surplife

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Surplife at none against AiDot's 20. Surplife also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 44%). AiDot's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (8.1K vs 1.2K). On price, update cadence, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AiDot sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Surplife asks for nothing beyond the download.

AiDot holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AiDot has 8.1K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of AiDot's written reviews are positive against 53% of Surplife's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AiDot | Surplife |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aidot/id1580685276/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surplife/id1607260535/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | **53.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#121** | #154 |
| Size | 268 MB | 479 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AiDot Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580685278) | [明长 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/595148652) |

## What reviewers say

### AiDot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aidot/id1580685276)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Effortlessly connect and control your smart home devices with an intuitive interface. Automate routines, create custom scenes, and enhance your living space with smart lighting. Monitor your home's environment for safety and efficiency.

**Highlights:** One-touch device connection, One-tap automation setup, Smart lighting control, Customizable home screen, Environmental monitoring (motion, air quality), Device grouping

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Protection (1 Camera) | $1.99 | per month |
| AI Protection (1 Camera) | $2.99 | per month |
| AI Protection (1 Camera) | $2.99 | per month |
| AI Protection (2 Cameras) | $3.99 | per month |
| AI Protection (3 Cameras) | $5.99 | per month |
| AI Protection (2 Cameras) | $5.99 | per month |
| AI Protection(Unlimited Cam) | $6.99 | per month |
| AI Protection(Unlimited Cam) | $8.99 | per month |
| AI Protection Annual 1 Camera | $19.99 | per year |
| AI Protection Annual Unlimited | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Quick setup
- 🔍 Comprehensive features
- 💡 Customizable lighting presets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- 🐛 Buggy app updates
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🐛 Unreliable device detection
- 🐛 Inconsistent app behavior

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Unresponsive device controls
- Incorrect device status reporting
- Syncing issues after power outages
- Inability to reset forgotten passwords

**Requested features**

- Siri/HomeKit integration
- Landscape mode support
- Favorites/presets management
- Improved automation and scheduling options
- Enhanced multi-device control


### Surplife

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surplife/id1607260535)

**Currently charting:** #154 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Control your smart lighting devices with ease. Add and manage multiple lights from a single application, allowing you to adjust settings remotely from any location.

**Highlights:** Add multiple devices, Control multiple devices, Remote device control, Easy device management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient control
- 💡 Customizable lighting
- 👍 Responsive support
- 🚀 Reliable functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Buggy app interface
- 🐛 Unreliable scheduling
- 🐛 Unresponsive customer service

**Reported bugs**

- Lights turning on/off randomly
- Inability to save custom settings
- App crashing or not opening
- Lights not responding to app commands
- Scheduling feature not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More holiday and theme options
- Ability to save custom scenes
- Improved app UI and navigation
- Multi-device syncing and control
- Integration with smart home platforms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AiDot free?

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

### Is Surplife free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AiDot or Surplife?

AiDot is rated higher. AiDot averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while Surplife averages 4.5 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do AiDot or Surplife have ads?

Neither AiDot nor Surplife shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AiDot or Surplife?

AiDot ships an update fortnightly, and Surplife fortnightly. Most recently, AiDot was updated on October 23, 2026 and Surplife on October 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, AiDot or Surplife?

AiDot currently peaks at #121 in the App Store charts, and Surplife at #154. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*