Comparison

X vs bookiboo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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. ใ€ Key Features ใ€‘ 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. ใ€ Advanced Customization ใ€‘ 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

bookiboo

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With bookiboo you can look at your library at one place. It does not matter if you own the book physically or have it in any of the big book apps out there. You can create groups like 'Favorite Books'. A book can have different read states: In Wishlist, Not read, In progress, Read. You can filter books and search them really quick.

Screenshots

X4 screens
bookiboo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: bookiboo at none against X's shown. X's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. X sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and bookiboo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

X ships an update every 3 weeks, bookiboo every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
X versus bookiboo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXbookiboo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks โ€” betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size14 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomoya HasegawaDominik Kolb

In-app purchases

1 purchases

X

One-time1
  • Remove Functional Restrictions$2.99
1 purchases

bookiboo

One-time1
  • bookiboo Pro$3.99

Questions

Is X free?
X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is bookiboo free?
bookiboo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do X or bookiboo have ads?
X shows ads; bookiboo does not.
Which is updated more often, X or bookiboo?
X ships an update every 3 weeks, and bookiboo every 4 months. Most recently, X was updated on October 30, 2026 and bookiboo on October 30, 2026.

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