Comparison

XMEye vs ControlHub

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

Head to head
About

XMEye

Monitor your security cameras remotely with live video feeds and playback. This app allows you to manage your devices, record footage locally, and even communicate through bidirectional talk.

Highlights
  • Real-time live view
  • Remote playback
  • Local recording
  • Bidirectional talk
  • PTZ control
  • QR code scanning for device add
Features
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XMEye is video monitoring software for IPC and DVR. With cloud technology, easy log in by the device's serial number to show the live view monitoring video to phone and do operation accordingly. Support log in with cloud technology Support real time live view Support remote playback Local recording and play Support snapshot and pictures searching Support bidirectional talk Support PTZ control Support scanning serial number by QR code Support cloud user register and modify Support remote device add, edit and delete Support local device add, edit and delete Support adding device by address Support manually searching device in LAN Support version updating automatically Support searching device function by shake

About

ControlHub

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We have developed the ideal application for users to gain complete control over all their IoT devices. Our app supports CCTV, alarms, access control, temperature measurement, lights, smart switches, and more. By consolidating these functions into a single, user-friendly application, we provide our users with security and peace of mind. Our app is designed to be intuitive, fast, and secure.

Screenshots

XMEye4 screens
ControlHub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: XMEye at 3 against ControlHub's —. ControlHub's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
XMEye versus ControlHub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXMEyeControlHub
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (879 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings879 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size161 MB232 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHANGZHOU JF SOFTWARE CO., LTD.Siera Electronics

Bugs and requests

XMEye

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues and password problems
  • Inability to access cameras remotely
  • Playback and recording not working
  • Compatibility issues with iOS updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Remote access from anywhere
  • Improved video playback controls
  • Better motion detection alerts

ControlHub

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

XMEye

No in-app purchases

None

ControlHub

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XMEye free?
XMEye is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ControlHub free?
ControlHub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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