Comparison

Xiaomi Home vs SeTracker2

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

Head to head
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.

About

SeTracker2

This app allows you to remotely monitor and control a compatible device. Track its real-time and historical location, set safe zones, and receive alerts for important events like low battery or SOS signals. You can also manage device settings, set alarms, and send rewards.

Highlights
  • Real-time and historical location tracking
  • Geofencing with alerts
  • SOS and low battery notifications
  • Remote device control and settings
  • Activity and health monitoring
  • Alarm and reward features
Features
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A chat‑enabled kids’ smart watch! This app is specially designed to pair with this watch, with the following key features: 1.Location Tracking: View your child’s real‑time location for greater peace of mind. 2.Voice Chat: Enjoy instant voice messaging for convenient communication with your child and stronger family bonds. [Automatic renewal VIP price package description] Subscription period: 1 month ( monthly renewal product), 3 months (half-annual renewal product), 12 months ( annual renewal product ) Subscription price: monthly renewal product worth USD $ 1 per month, half-annual renewal product worth USD $2.99 per half-year, annual renewal product worth USD $4.99 per year. Payment: confirms the purchase and the payment, then the order will credited to your iTunes accounts Cancellation: To cancel the reservation, manually turn off the auto-renewal in iTunes/Apple ID Settings Management 24 hours before the current subscription period expires. Renewal: Apple's iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before expiration. After the deduction is successful, the subscription period will be successfully extended for one subscription period. Privacy Policy URL:http://en.3g-elec.com/index.php?c=content&a=list&catid=23 Auto-renewal Policy URL:https://www.myaqsh.com/setrackerprivace.html developer url:http://en.3g-elec.com

Screenshots

Xiaomi Home3 screens
SeTracker23 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Xiaomi Home at none against SeTracker2's shown. Xiaomi Home also leads on rating (3.6 vs 3.2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 17 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SeTracker2 sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Xiaomi Home holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.3K and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Xiaomi Home's written reviews are positive against 20% of SeTracker2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xiaomi Home ships an update weekly, SeTracker2 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Xiaomi Home versus SeTracker2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXiaomi HomeSeTracker2
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (9.3K ratings) — better3.2 (2.6K ratings)
Positive reviews29.8% of reviews — better20.2% of reviews
Number of ratings9.3K — better2.6K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#190 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size771 MB233 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBeijing Xiaomi Co., Ltd安全守护

Customer experience

Xiaomi Home

All ratings9,323 ratings
Positive65.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative29.6%
Written reviews2,545 reviews
Positive29.8%
Neutral12.6%
Negative57.6%

SeTracker2

All ratings2,559 ratings
Positive46.6%
Neutral17.9%
Negative35.5%
Written reviews2,050 reviews
Positive20.2%
Neutral22.4%
Negative57.3%

User reviews

Xiaomi Home

From 9.3K 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

SeTracker2

From 2.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📞 Reliable calling and messaging features
  • 👍 Useful for keeping track of children
  • 🚀 Good value for the price

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Inaccurate GPS tracking
  • 💤 Battery life issues
  • 🤖 Poor app design and translations
  • 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads
  • 🔒 Concerns about privacy and security

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

SeTracker2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent app crashes and login issues
  • Inconsistent device connectivity and offline mode problems
  • Incorrect time zone and date settings

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve GPS accuracy and real-time tracking
  • Add more customization options for watch faces and settings
  • Provide better instructions and customer support
  • Offer a one-time fee to remove ads instead of a subscription

In-app purchases

17 purchases

Xiaomi Home

Subscriptions16
  • 7-day basic plan (package01)$1.991 Month
  • 循环保存7天,连续包月云存储套餐1 Month trial2 variants$1.991 Month
  • 循环保存7天,连续包月云存储套餐2 variants$2.491 Month
Show 13 more
  • 7-day event video history 01$2.491 Month
  • 7-day event video history 02$2.491 Month
  • 30-day plus plan (package01)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • 30-day plus plan (package01)$2.991 Month
  • 30-day event video history 02$3.491 Month
  • 30-day event video history 01$3.491 Month
  • 30-day event video history 03$3.491 Month
  • 7-day event video history$3.991 Month
  • 7-day event video history 01$4.491 Month
  • 美西-云存储7天循环月订阅群组02$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
One-time1
  • 循环保存7天,服务时长1个月云存储套餐$2.99
14 purchases

SeTracker2

Subscriptions8
  • Remove ads for 1 month3 variants$0.491 Month
  • Remove ads for 6 months2 variants$1.996 Months
  • Remove ads for 12 months4 variants$2.991 Year
Show 5 more
  • APS 3 months renewal A$2.993 Months
  • APS 3 months renewal B$2.993 Months
  • APS 3 months renewal C$2.993 Months
  • APS 12 months renewal A$9.991 Year
  • APS 12 months renewal B2 variants$9.991 Year
One-time6
  • 去除广告1个月$0.99
  • add 3 month in European region$0.99
  • APS for 3 months$2.99
Show 3 more
  • Remove ads for 12 months2 variants$3.99
  • Permanently remove ads$5.99
  • APS for 12 months$9.99

Questions

Is Xiaomi Home free?
Xiaomi Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SeTracker2 free?
SeTracker2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Xiaomi Home or SeTracker2?
Xiaomi Home is rated higher. Xiaomi Home averages 3.6 out of 5 from 9.3K ratings, while SeTracker2 averages 3.2 from 2.6K ratings.
Do Xiaomi Home or SeTracker2 have ads?
SeTracker2 shows ads; Xiaomi Home does not.
Which is updated more often, Xiaomi Home or SeTracker2?
Xiaomi Home ships an update weekly, and SeTracker2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Xiaomi Home was updated on October 16, 2026 and SeTracker2 on October 16, 2026.

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