Comparison

CCOO城市通 vs Xiaomi Home

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

Head to head
About

CCOO城市通

This app connects local communities with news, social interaction, and essential services. Find local headlines, engage in community discussions, and access listings for real estate, jobs, and local deals. It aims to enrich urban life by highlighting city events and opportunities.

Highlights
  • Local news and headlines
  • Community social interaction
  • Real estate listings
  • Job postings
  • Second-hand marketplace
  • Carpooling information
  • Merchant discounts
Features
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城市中国(ccoo.cn)旗下基于区县城市的社区、社交与生活服务产品,致力于为本地网友打造一个本地有情、有味、有趣的资讯、社交、生活平台;为各地网友提供本地头条资讯、同城社区互动以及房产交易、招聘求职、闲置二手、同城拼车、商家优惠等便民生活服务信息。挖掘城市精彩,铸造城市辉煌。

About

Xiaomi Home

Manage your smart home devices from anywhere. Easily add new devices, control them remotely, and receive real-time status updates. Share access with family and friends, and automate intelligent tasks for a smarter living experience.

Highlights
  • Add new devices easily
  • Remote device control
  • Real-time device status
  • Share devices with others
  • Set up intelligent tasks
  • Integrates with Apple Health
Features
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A professional app to help you manage your intelligent devices. • Add new devices with a few easy steps • Control your device wherever you are • Get the status of you devices in real time • Share your devices with friends and family members • Set up and perform intelligent tasks • Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life [App Permission Guide] This application may request the following access permissions depending on the connected device model and the specific features you use. 【Required Permissions】 Permissions essential for this application. If you decline to grant any of the following permissions, you will be unable to use the basic features of this application. None 【Optional Permissions】 These permissions are required for additional features of this application. You may decline to grant the following permissions. Your refusal will not affect your continued use of other features and services of this application. However, the use of certain features that require such permissions may be restricted. Local Network Used to discover compatible devices on the local network for device setup and control. Used to support device network configuration, AP direct connection, and local device control. Bluetooth Used to scan, discover, connect to, and control Bluetooth devices for pairing, operation, and firmware updates. Camera Used to scan QR codes for device setup and login, and to handle feedback, floor plan uploads, and plugin or camera features. Microphone Used to support video intercom on smart devices and capture audio for voice commands. Location Used to identify region for localized environment info, scan Wi-Fi networks, and record exercise routes with improved accuracy. Photos Used to select and upload local photos or videos for feedback, floor plans, and plugin or camera features. Notifications Used to provide users with notifications regarding device status and related information. HomeKit Used to support the synchronization, pairing, and control of HomeKit devices within Xiaomi Home. [Mi Cloud Storage Automatic Renewal Service Description] Renewal Service:7-day overwriting Renewal storage plan,30-day overwriting Renewal storage plan Renewal period: one month Renewal price: 7-day overwriting Renewal storage plan for 10 yuan/month, 30-day overwriting Renewal storage plan for 24 yuan/month Payment: after confirming the subscription, your Apple ID account will be debited; Cancel renewal:If you cancel the renewal, please manually turn off the automatic renewal function in the iTunes/AppleID settings management 24 hours before the current subscription period expires. Specific path:Please open the Apple mobile phone"settings"-->enter"iTunes store and AppStore"-->click"Apple ID",select"View Apple ID",enter the "Account Settings"page,click"subscribe",select Mi Cloud Storage unsubscribe. If you cancel within 24 hours before the expiration, the subscription fee will be charged; Renewal: Apple ID account will be deducted within 24 hours before expiration. After the deduction is successful, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period; Mi Cloud Storage Automatic Renewal Service Agreement: https://camera.api.io.mi.com/cloud-service/app/doc/auto_renew-en.html, Mi Cloud Storage User Agreement: https://camera.api.io.mi.com/cloud-service/app/doc/user_licence-en.html About Cloud Storage Automatic Renewal: https://camera.api.io.mi.com/cloud-service/app/my_cloud.html?channel=iosinfo&locale=en#/renew - Terms of Use and User Agreement: https://g.home.mi.com/views/user-terms.html?locale=en&type=userLicense Privacy Policy: https://g.home.mi.com/views/user-terms.html?locale=en&type=userPrivacy [HealthKit] Your record after each weighing: BMI (body mass index), body fat percentage, weight, lean body mass will be shared to Apple Health.

Screenshots

CCOO城市通3 screens
Xiaomi Home3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CCOO城市通 at none against Xiaomi Home's 10. CCOO城市通 also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.6). Xiaomi Home's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price and iOS requirement 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. Xiaomi Home sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. CCOO城市通 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CCOO城市通 holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xiaomi Home has 9.4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CCOO城市通 ships an update every 2 months, Xiaomi Home weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
CCOO城市通 versus Xiaomi Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCCOO城市通Xiaomi Home
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better3.6 (9.4K ratings)
Positive reviews—29.7% of reviews
Number of ratings49.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#173 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size208 MB769 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer北京城市联盟科技有限公司Beijing Xiaomi Co., Ltd

Customer experience

CCOO城市通

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Xiaomi Home

All ratings9,350 ratings
Positive65.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative29.6%
Written reviews2,562 reviews
Positive29.7%
Neutral12.5%
Negative57.8%

Bugs and requests

CCOO城市通

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Xiaomi Home

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Inability to connect devices
  • Inaccurate or lost mapping data
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • Unreliable firmware updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow custom room naming and scheduling
  • Improve app stability and user experience
  • Add support for more languages and regions
  • Enhance remote control and automation features
  • Provide better diagnostics and troubleshooting

In-app purchases

None

CCOO城市通

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Xiaomi Home

Subscriptions10
  • 循环保存7天,连续包月云存储套餐1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • 循环保存7天,连续包月云存储套餐$2.491 Month
  • 7-day event video history 01$2.491 Month
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  • 30-day plus plan (package01)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • 30-day plus plan (package01)$2.991 Month
  • 30-day event video history 01$3.491 Month
  • 7-day event video history 01$4.491 Month
  • 30-day plus plan (package01)1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • 循环保存30天,连续包月云存储套餐$5.491 Month
  • 30-day event video history 01$6.491 Month

Questions

Is CCOO城市通 free?
CCOO城市通 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Xiaomi Home free?
Xiaomi Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CCOO城市通 or Xiaomi Home?
CCOO城市通 is rated higher. CCOO城市通 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Xiaomi Home averages 3.6 from 9.4K ratings.
Do CCOO城市通 or Xiaomi Home have ads?
CCOO城市通 shows ads; Xiaomi Home does not.
Which is updated more often, CCOO城市通 or Xiaomi Home?
CCOO城市通 ships an update every 2 months, and Xiaomi Home weekly. Most recently, CCOO城市通 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Xiaomi Home on November 8, 2026.

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