Comparison

Xiaomi Home vs Xiaodu

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

Xiaodu

This app supports smart earbuds, allowing users to check battery levels, customize touch controls, and utilize features like real-time translation in over 40 languages and voice-to-text transcription for notes and recordings.

Highlights
  • Check earbud power
  • Customize touch controls
  • Smart translation (40+ languages)
  • Voice note transcription
  • Low power reminders
Features
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Xiaodu app is a supporting app for the Du smart buds and Du Smart Buds Pro.Users can check the power of the headset, change the touch , use smart translation,use voice notes and other functions on the app. 1. Check the power: after connecting, you can easily check the power of the two headphones, and there is a low power reminder. 2. Change touch: you can customize the function of the touch area of the Du smart buds and Du Smart Buds Pro. 3.Smart translation: supports simultaneous interpretation in more than 40 languages, a good helper for travel and learning. 4. Voice note: voice note is a shorthand + recording tool for real-time voice transcription. It can meet the needs of writing articles, interview recording, meeting recording, note arrangement, daily note keeping and other scenes, and realize efficient input while speaking.

Screenshots

Xiaomi Home3 screens
Xiaodu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Xiaomi Home at 3.6 against Xiaodu's 1.8. Xiaomi Home also leads on review sentiment (30% vs 0%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). Xiaodu's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price and ads 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. Xiaodu asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Xiaomi Home holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xiaomi Home has 9.4K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Xiaomi Home's written reviews are positive against 0% of Xiaodu's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xiaomi Home ships an update weekly, Xiaodu every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Xiaomi Home versus Xiaodu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXiaomi HomeXiaodu
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (9.4K ratings) — better1.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews29.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9.4K — better5
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#182 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size678 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeijing Xiaomi Co., LtdShanghai Xiaodu Artificial Intelligence 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%

Xiaodu

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Xiaodu

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

Xiaodu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Xiaomi Home free?
Xiaomi Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Xiaodu free?
Xiaodu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Xiaomi Home or Xiaodu?
Xiaomi Home is rated higher. Xiaomi Home averages 3.6 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while Xiaodu averages 1.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Xiaomi Home or Xiaodu have ads?
Neither Xiaomi Home nor Xiaodu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Xiaomi Home or Xiaodu?
Xiaomi Home ships an update weekly, and Xiaodu every 6 weeks. Most recently, Xiaomi Home was updated on November 13, 2026 and Xiaodu on November 3, 2026.

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