Comparison

Xiaomi Home vs Chi Mind

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

Chi Mind

Features
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Immerse yourself in a world of deep relaxation, meditation and harmony. Get to know yourself from the inside by practicing how to meditate properly, focusing only on what is important to you. Specially selected meditations will help you clear your thoughts, get rid of anxiety and stress, find happiness and peace. You will also be able to improve your sleep, you will be able to control your mood and thoughts. Choose meditation and try to stay in complete silence, listening to your breathing and exhaling everything negative, disturbing and unnecessary, feel your heartbeat, turn off all thoughts, tune in to positive and relaxation. Terms of use: https://chimind.buqsrapps.com/terms Privacy policy: https://chimind.buqsrapps.com/privacy

Screenshots

Xiaomi Home4 screens
Chi Mind3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Xiaomi Home at weekly against Chi Mind's every 20 months. Xiaomi Home also leads on chart position (#147 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads 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. Xiaomi Home sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Chi Mind sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xiaomi Home ships an update weekly, Chi Mind every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Xiaomi Home versus Chi Mind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXiaomi HomeChi Mind
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (9.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.3K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 20 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#147 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size730 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeijing Xiaomi Co., LtdBuqsr Apps

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

Chi Mind

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
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  • 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
1 purchases

Chi Mind

Subscriptions1
  • Chi Mind Premium7 Days trial$1.997 Days

Questions

Is Xiaomi Home free?
Xiaomi Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chi Mind free?
Chi Mind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Xiaomi Home or Chi Mind have ads?
Neither Xiaomi Home nor Chi Mind shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Xiaomi Home or Chi Mind?
Xiaomi Home ships an update weekly, and Chi Mind every 20 months. Most recently, Xiaomi Home was updated on September 27, 2026 and Chi Mind on May 17, 2026.

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