# X Smart Home vs HND

The clearest difference is rating: HND at 3.0 against X Smart Home's 2.2. HND also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). X Smart Home's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. X Smart Home sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. HND asks for nothing beyond the download.

HND holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 283 and 838 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of X Smart Home's written reviews are positive against 24% of HND's.

X Smart Home ships an update every 6 weeks, HND every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | X Smart Home | HND |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (283 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-smart-home/id1599472743/reviews) | **[3.0 (838 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hnd/id6450196499/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 283 | **838** |
| Positive reviews | 14.5% of reviews | **23.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 151 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [广州钱柜物联科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560291944) | [Shenzhen HND Photoelectricity Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692281210) |

## What reviewers say

### X Smart Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-smart-home/id1599472743)

Manage and control your smart home devices from your phone. This platform allows for fast, convenient interaction and seamless interconnectivity between all your smart devices, bringing your smart life closer.

**Highlights:** Connected control of smart devices, Easy device management, Seamless interconnectivity, Device sharing with family and friends, Fast and convenient interaction

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7-Day Rolling Cloud Storage Month | $1.99 | per month |
| 30-Day Rolling Cloud Storage Month | $3.99 | per month |
| 7-Day Rolling Cloud Storage Year | $12.99 | per year |
| 30-Day Rolling Cloud Storage Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| 7天滚动云存储30天 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 7 days2G cloud storage service | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30天滚动云存储30天 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 90days2G cloud storage service | $6.99 | one-time |
| 30days2G cloud storage service | $6.99 | one-time |
| 180days2Gcloud storage service | $9.99 | one-time |
| 90days2G cloud storage service | $9.99 | one-time |
| 7天滚动云存储一年 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Oneyear2Gcloud storage service | $14.99 | one-time |
| 180 days 2G cloud service | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3year 2Gcloud storage service | $19.99 | one-time |
| Oneyear 2G cloud service | $19.99 | one-time |
| Threeyear2Gcloudstorageservice | $24.99 | one-time |
| 30天滚动云存储一年 | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Clear video
- ⏱️ Acceptable notification time
- 🔔 Instant chime
- 📱 Works with phone

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 🔍 Slow to find/bind device
- ⏱️ Delayed live feed
- 📷 Poor image quality
- 🔑 Login/account problems

**Reported bugs**

- Binding failure
- Disconnection issues
- Verification code not working
- Compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- Live video feed
- Motion detection
- Cloud/local storage
- Alexa integration
- Improved instructions


### HND

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hnd/id6450196499)

Connect to beauty instruments via WiFi to receive real-time imaging. Record and save photos and videos for later use and sharing. This app facilitates seamless interaction with your beauty devices.

**Highlights:** WiFi instrument connection, Real-time imaging, Photo recording, Video recording, Save and share media

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to connect
- 👍 Works as promised
- 💡 Useful tool to see inside ears
- 🚀 Clear camera image

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Frequent freezing/lagging
- 🐛 Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- 📚 Unclear instructions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after recent iOS update
- Device stops connecting after some time
- Camera view not working at all

**Requested features**

- Brighter light for better visibility
- Longer video recording duration
- Improved app UI/UX


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X Smart Home free?

X Smart Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HND free?

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

### Which has better reviews, X Smart Home or HND?

HND is rated higher. X Smart Home averages 2.2 out of 5 from 283 ratings, while HND averages 3.0 from 838 ratings.

### Do X Smart Home or HND have ads?

X Smart Home shows ads; HND does not.

### Which is updated more often, X Smart Home or HND?

X Smart Home ships an update every 6 weeks, and HND every 4 months. Most recently, X Smart Home was updated on October 30, 2026 and HND on October 30, 2026.

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