# AiDot vs NEWMEN

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AiDot at 43% against NEWMEN's 0%. AiDot also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (8.1K vs 2). NEWMEN's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

AiDot holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AiDot has 8.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of AiDot's written reviews are positive against 0% of NEWMEN's.

AiDot ships an update fortnightly, NEWMEN every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AiDot | NEWMEN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aidot/id1580685276/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newmen/id6748596164/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **43.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#102** | — |
| Size | 267 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AiDot Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580685278) | [Dongguan Kona Technology Development Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826484715) |

## What reviewers say

### AiDot

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

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Effortlessly manage your smart home devices with an intuitive interface. Automate routines, customize lighting, and enhance your home's atmosphere and security. Receive alerts for environmental changes and optimize energy usage.

**Highlights:** Intuitive smart home device control, One-tap automation setup, Customizable smart lighting scenes, Environmental monitoring (air quality, pollen), Device grouping for simultaneous control, Home screen customization

**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


### NEWMEN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newmen/id6748596164)

Manage your smart home devices remotely from anywhere. Control multiple appliances with a single button for a truly intelligent living experience. Enjoy the convenience of a connected home.

**Highlights:** Remote smart home control, Control multiple devices with one button, Intelligent device linkage, Remote access from outside the home, Simplified smart life management

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AiDot free?

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

### Is NEWMEN free?

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

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

AiDot is rated higher. AiDot averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while NEWMEN averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do AiDot or NEWMEN have ads?

Neither AiDot nor NEWMEN shows ads.

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

AiDot ships an update fortnightly, and NEWMEN every 6 weeks. Most recently, AiDot was updated on November 9, 2026 and NEWMEN on October 30, 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.*