Comparison

X vs Home Cloud Camera

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

X

Features
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X-remo: Beyond the Home App. If the standard "Home" app feels limiting, X-remo is for you. It is a highly customizable remote control app designed to let you layout and manage your HomeKit accessories exactly how you want. 【 Key Features 】 Flexible Layouts: Create multiple "Sets" (pages) and add various button "Units" to build your ideal control panel. Tactile Experience: Features 3D flip animations and scale effects that provide the intuitive feel of pressing physical buttons. Powerful API Integration: Control non-HomeKit devices directly via HTTP API (including local network access). Modern UI Design: Fully optimized for iOS 18 and beyond. Experience the stunning "Liquid Glass" visual effects on iOS 26+. Easy Data Sharing: Export and share your custom remote configurations via AirDrop for effortless backup or multi-device syncing. 【 Advanced Customization 】 Total Appearance Control: Customize icons and captions for every button. One-Tap Scenes: Execute HomeKit Action Sets (Scenes) instantly. Precision Adjustments: Fine-tune your interface by adjusting unit spacing and button heights (Low/Normal/High). Notes: Unlock Pro Features: Upgrading (Paid) removes advertisements, increases the limit on units per set, and enables unlimited set creation. Requirements: HomeKit-compatible hardware and a proper network environment are required. Please refer to your device's instruction manual for setup details.

About

Home Cloud Camera

Features
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Home Cloud Camera is the only app in the store which can turn you iOS device in HomeKit Camera. Forget about buying an expensive camera, Home Cloud Camera is a simple solution which can turn your old iPhone into HomeKit camera. Just install app and connect it to your HomeKit as regular HomeKit device.

Screenshots

X4 screens
Home Cloud Camera3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Home Cloud Camera at none against X's 1. Home Cloud Camera also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. X sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Home Cloud Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
X versus Home Cloud Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXHome Cloud Camera
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.615.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size14 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomoya HasegawaPawel Mitek

In-app purchases

1 purchases

X

One-time1
  • Remove Functional Restrictions$2.99
None

Home Cloud Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is X free?
X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Home Cloud Camera free?
Home Cloud Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do X or Home Cloud Camera have ads?
X shows ads; Home Cloud Camera does not.

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