Comparison

xxter vs mySmartControl

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

Head to head
About

xxter

Control and automate all your home's KNX functions with this app. Customize the interface with your own photos and icons for ultimate convenience. Offers advanced automation options for a truly smart home experience.

Highlights
  • KNX function automation
  • Customizable interface
  • Scene module
  • Planner and triggers
  • Presence simulation
  • Remote internet access
Features
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Choose ultimate convenience and luxury by choosing the xxter controller. The xxter controller is the central module in your house or building, enabling you to automate and operate all (KNX) functions in your house or building with this app on your tablet or smartphone. The functionalities will be installed online by your installer once, after which you, as the end-user, have control of the appearance and the available control elements. To connect to your xxter unit you need this free app, making the operation of your available (KNX) functionalities in your house or building easier than ever! Moreover, it’s sustainable as well. In addition to the app, there are many automation options, such as the presence simulation, scene module, planner and extensive scripts and triggers. These make the xxter an indispensable element in a smart home. You can design the visualization in this app completely to your own liking, with different layout options and your own photos, icons and colors. For the extensive options with the xxter controller please visit https://www.xxter.com/productinfo/. To allow connecting from the internet to your device without any port-forwarding, you can subscribe to the xxter Connect Service. The subscriptions can be purchased per month or year through the in-app service store. Subscriptions automatically renew unless you cancel your subscription at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel your subscription through your Account Settings. You can buy SMS/text messages for receiving alerts through SMS/text messages instead of email or push notifications in the in-app service store. Purchases are charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Terms of use can be found here: https://www.xxter.com/en/proclaimer/

About

mySmartControl

Monitor and control your home or business security system remotely. Receive instant notifications for alarms and events, and manage system status with advanced features like sensor bypassing. Manage multiple locations from a single app.

Highlights
  • Real-time monitoring and control
  • Push and email notifications
  • Alarm handling via chat
  • Sensor bypassing
  • Multi-site management
  • System status overview
Features
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With mySmartControl you can monitor and control your home or business security system real-time and from anywhere. Receive real-time email and push notifications in case of an alarm, warning or other event. The unique chat function lets you handle an alarm in the most easy and effective way. Advanced options Of course the system can be armed and disarmed with the app. But besides that it’s also possible to bypass a (malfunctioning) sensor. So the system still can be armed. This option is rarely used on the normal keypad but now easily available. The status of the complete system and individual sensors is real-time available. The app is suitable for home and business use. In the app you can have multiple sites you can control. So it’s easy to control your home, office or sportsclub’s alarm system and receive alarms. Using the cloud service which includes the use of the app is subject to the following conditions and restrictions; Although mySmartControl has taken all necessary steps and precautions to ensure availability and operation of its services and products, it cannot guarantee the availability and proper functioning at all times. Any liability for any damage resulting from the access, use or not having full available of these services and products is emphatically disclaimed by mySmartControl.

Screenshots

xxter4 screens
mySmartControl3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: xxter at 100% against mySmartControl's 0%. mySmartControl's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. xxter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. mySmartControl asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
xxter versus mySmartControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxxtermySmartControl
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerxxter b.v.Alphatronics

Customer experience

xxter

All ratings15 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

mySmartControl

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

xxter

Subscriptions2
  • xxter Connect Service7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • xxter Connect Service1 Month trial$21.991 Year
One-time2
  • 10 Text/sms messages$2.99
  • 50 Text/sms messages$10.99
None

mySmartControl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is xxter free?
xxter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is mySmartControl free?
mySmartControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do xxter or mySmartControl have ads?
Neither xxter nor mySmartControl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, xxter or mySmartControl?
xxter ships an update every 3 months, and mySmartControl every 3 months. Most recently, xxter was updated on September 8, 2026 and mySmartControl on June 1, 2026.

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