Comparison

Xiaomi Home vs VDP

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

Head to head
About

Xiaomi Home

Easily manage all your intelligent devices from one app. Add new devices, control them remotely, and set up automated tasks. Share access with family and friends for seamless smart home integration.

Highlights
  • Add new devices easily
  • Remote device control
  • Real-time device status
  • Share devices with others
  • Set up intelligent tasks
  • HomeKit device synchronization
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.

About

VDP

Monitor your home remotely via WiFi connection to your video doorbell or surveillance camera. See, hear, and speak to visitors, receive motion alerts, and view recorded footage day or night.

Highlights
  • HD video streaming
  • Two-way audio intercom
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Night vision
  • Video recording and playback
  • Remote unlock
Features
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Connected to video doorbell or surveillance camera through WiFi, VDP lets you watch your home on iPhone or iPad easily. By connecting VDP to your Wi-Fi network, you can receive the instant call or alarm when the doorbell is pressed or motion detection is triggered. When you answer the call or view the alarm on iPhone or iPad, you can see, hear and talk with the visitor. The video doorbell or surveillance camera cam transmit the dynamic HD video and two-way audio to your iPhone or iPad directly. With advanced motion detection and night view function, clear image can be obtained even at night. You can also view video history with SD card video playback function. No matter where you are, VDP lets you watch your home easily. With VDP, you are always Home. Product Features 1、HD video, support multi bit stream. 2、Two-way intercom, Pro digital chip for de-noising and echo cancellation to ensure high voice quality. 3、Remote Unlock 4、Motion detection function.Under the arming mode, it will alarm when human moving in front of the doorbell is detected. 5、Night view function.Adopt infrared night vision light, which can ensure high definition images even at night. 6、Video recording, SD card video playback function. VDP通过无线WiFi连接可视门铃和摄像头,在iPhone、iPad上轻松看好您的家。 VDP连接到您的Wi-Fi网络,并在您按门铃或触发移动侦测时向您发送即时呼叫或警报。当您接听呼叫或查看警报时,您可以从iPhone、iPad上看到,听到并与任何人通话。 所有的可视门铃和摄像机可以将动态高清视频和双向音频直接传输到您的iPhone,iPad上。还具有先进的移动侦测和夜视功能,即使在夜晚也可以提供清晰的图像。通过SD卡回放功能您还可以查看历史录制视频。 无论您身在世界何处,VDP都可以让您从任何地方轻松看好您的家。因为有了VDP,你总是在家。 产品功能特色: 1、高清视频,支持多码流; 2、双向通话,运用专业数字降噪、回音消除芯片,保证对讲音质纯真; 3、远程开锁; 4、移动侦测,在门铃布防后有人体在门铃机前移动都会触发报警; 5、红外夜视,采用红外夜视灯,及时在夜晚也可以提供清晰的图像; 6、视频录制,SD卡回放;

Screenshots

Xiaomi Home3 screens
VDP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VDP at none against Xiaomi Home's 10. VDP also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Xiaomi Home's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (9.4K vs 3). On price, rating, 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. Xiaomi Home sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. VDP asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for Xiaomi Home against 3.7 for VDP. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xiaomi Home has 9.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of Xiaomi Home's written reviews are positive against 11% of VDP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xiaomi Home ships an update weekly, VDP every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Xiaomi Home versus VDP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXiaomi HomeVDP
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (9.4K ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.7% of reviews — better11.3% of reviews
Number of ratings9.4K — better3
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#150 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size678 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeijing Xiaomi Co., LtdShanghai RL Cloud Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Xiaomi Home

All ratings9,390 ratings
Positive65.1%
Neutral5.2%
Negative29.6%
Written reviews2,562 reviews
Positive29.7%
Neutral12.5%
Negative57.8%

VDP

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive11.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative82.5%

User reviews

Xiaomi Home

From 9.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent vacuum performance
  • 🚀 Efficient cleaning with mapping and zoning
  • 💡 Useful app features like scheduling and maintenance
  • 🤖 Smart robot vacuum with advanced AI
  • 🏆 Great value for the price

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app with connectivity issues
  • 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive app interface
  • 🤖 Robot vacuum struggles on carpets
  • 🤔 Unreliable map saving and room management
  • 🤷‍♀️ Lack of customer support

VDP

From 3 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works well sometimes
  • 👍 Can see visitor at night
  • 👍 Works well on home network

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App not ringing on phone
  • 🐛 No notifications received
  • 🐛 Cannot add/connect device
  • 🐛 Incorrect username/password issues
  • 🐛 Black screen/no video feed

Bugs and 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

VDP

Reported bugs

38 issues
  • App not ringing on phone (iOS/Android)
  • No notifications received
  • Cannot add/connect device
  • Incorrect username/password errors
  • Black screen or no video feed
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  • App crashes or freezes
  • Device goes offline frequently
  • Remote control not working
  • Loud restart sound with no volume control
  • App logs users out and prevents re-login
  • Incompatibility with specific iOS versions (e.g., iOS 16)
  • Audio is distorted or unclear
  • Camera image closes after a short duration
  • Motion sensors trigger incorrectly
  • Does not work with 5GHz WiFi
  • Spelling errors in the app
  • Doorbell does not ring on iPhone
  • Time zones are incorrect
  • Advanced settings lost after update
  • Notifications not coming through when app is not open
  • Silent switch on iPhone does not mute the ring
  • App doesn't work on mobile data
  • Push notifications or email alerts not working
  • Cannot see all cameras in one view
  • No battery backup
  • No website or contact for help in the app
  • No access from web page
  • Self-illuminating backlight on the call panel
  • App crashes immediately when trying to connect the device
  • Cannot connect device to WIFI
  • App notification not working on iOS 13
  • Ring delay is too long
  • User never gets alert when someone rings the doorbell
  • Cannot remotely control video doorbell and gate after update
  • When someone rings the doorbell, nothing comes to iPhone, but works on Android
  • When not in the application, the phone only receives a vibration, not a call
  • App shows wrong time
  • Lost advanced settings after updating app

Requested features

20 requests
  • Update application for iOS compatibility
  • Fix notification issues
  • Allow password changes
  • Add option to change restart sound volume
  • Improve remote access functionality
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  • Add Russian language support
  • Allow saving settings
  • Provide feedback and support channels
  • Fix spelling errors in the app
  • Add option to take photos automatically when doorbell rings
  • Keep unanswered calls in memory
  • Allow users to revert to older app versions
  • Fix audio issues
  • Improve connection stability
  • Add support for 5GHz WiFi
  • Fix motion sensor false alarms
  • Allow remote door opening with one click
  • Improve app's usability when not open
  • Add dark mode option
  • Provide advanced analytics dashboard

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
None

VDP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Xiaomi Home free?
Xiaomi Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VDP free?
VDP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Xiaomi Home or VDP?
VDP is rated higher. Xiaomi Home averages 3.6 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while VDP averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Xiaomi Home or VDP have ads?
Neither Xiaomi Home nor VDP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Xiaomi Home or VDP?
Xiaomi Home ships an update weekly, and VDP every 2 months. Most recently, Xiaomi Home was updated on November 12, 2026 and VDP on November 2, 2026.

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