# X Smart Home vs Boykeep

The clearest difference is rating: Boykeep at 4.7 against X Smart Home's 2.2. Boykeep also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Boykeep holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boykeep has 4.5K ratings behind it against 283, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of X Smart Home's written reviews are positive against 38% of Boykeep's.

X Smart Home ships an update every 6 weeks, Boykeep every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | X Smart Home | Boykeep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (283 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-smart-home/id1599472743/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boykeep/id6472993326/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 283 | **4.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 14.8% of reviews | **38.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 151 MB | 365 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [广州钱柜物联科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560291944) | [Hangzhou Kua Shi Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720679516) |

## 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


### Boykeep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boykeep/id6472993326)

Monitor your home with a Wi-Fi video camera that connects easily to your smartphone. View live feeds remotely, engage in two-way conversations, and receive motion detection alerts. Features include high-definition video and pan, tilt, zoom capabilities.

**Highlights:** Two-way conversation and audio, Motion detection alerts, High-definition video, Pan, tilt, and zoom control, Facial recognition

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clear audio and video quality
- 🚀 Works well
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great camera
- 👍 Intuitive setup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🔍 Ads are obtrusive
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🐛 Unreliable connection
- 🐛 Camera status light issues

**Reported bugs**

- Cameras not connecting to server
- Cameras not recording
- App crashing or shutting down unexpectedly
- Blank screens in help and feedback section

**Requested features**

- Option to disable cloud storage and keep recordings local
- Ability to cancel iCloud trial subscription
- Multi-camera viewing screen improvements
- Option to disable status light
- Ability to record for longer durations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X Smart Home free?

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

### Is Boykeep free?

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

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

Boykeep is rated higher. X Smart Home averages 2.2 out of 5 from 283 ratings, while Boykeep averages 4.7 from 4.5K ratings.

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

X Smart Home shows ads; Boykeep does not.

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

X Smart Home ships an update every 6 weeks, and Boykeep every 3 weeks. Most recently, X Smart Home was updated on September 24, 2026 and Boykeep on September 24, 2026.

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