# X Smart Home vs JOOAN

The clearest difference is rating: JOOAN at 4.7 against X Smart Home's 2.2. JOOAN also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 14%). X Smart Home's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 12 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. X Smart Home sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and JOOAN sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

JOOAN holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 283 and 126 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of X Smart Home's written reviews are positive against 29% of JOOAN's.

X Smart Home ships an update every 5 weeks, JOOAN every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X Smart Home | JOOAN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (283 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-smart-home/id1599472743/reviews) | **[4.7 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jooan/id6475136302/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **283** | 126 |
| Positive reviews | 14.5% of reviews | **28.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 152 MB | 307 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12** |
| 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 Zhihuizai IOT Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593591376) |

## What reviewers say

### X Smart Home

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

Manage your smart home devices with this app. It allows for quick setup, control, and interconnectivity between various smart devices. Share access with family and friends to enjoy technology together.

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

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| 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 |
| 30天滚动云存储30天 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 7天滚动云存储一年 | $12.99 | 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


### JOOAN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jooan/id6475136302)

Monitor your home, office, or store remotely with real-time video, automatic tracking of moving objects, and zone detection with sound alarms. This app allows for intelligent voice control of connected smart cameras, enhancing security and providing remote care.

**Highlights:** Real-time video monitoring, Automatic object tracking, Zone detection with sound alarms, Remote playback, Abnormal alarm push notifications, Intelligent voice control integration

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3-Day Video Loop Storage (1 month) | $2.99 | per month |
| 7-Day Video Loop Storage (1 month) | $4.99 | per month |
| 30-Day Video Loop Storage (1 month) | $15.99 | per month |
| 3-Day Video Loop Storage (1 Year) | $29.99 | per year |
| 7-Day Video Loop Storage (1 Year) | $44.99 | per year |
| 30-Day Video Loop Storage (1 Year) | $164.99 | per year |
| 事件型3天云存储月套餐 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 事件型7天云存储月套餐 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 3 Day cloud storage quarterly Pkg | $9.99 | one-time |
| 事件型30天云存储月套餐 | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X Smart Home free?

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

### Is JOOAN free?

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

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

JOOAN is rated higher. X Smart Home averages 2.2 out of 5 from 283 ratings, while JOOAN averages 4.7 from 126 ratings.

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

Both X Smart Home and JOOAN show ads.

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

X Smart Home ships an update every 5 weeks, and JOOAN every 12 months. Most recently, X Smart Home was updated on November 7, 2026 and JOOAN on November 8, 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.*