Comparison

MyDyson™ vs ABUS SmartX

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

Head to head
About

MyDyson™

Control and monitor a range of Dyson home appliances, including vacuums, air purifiers, hair dryers, and lighting. Schedule cleaning, track air quality, access styling guides, and personalize your audio experience. Get expert help and integrate with smart home assistants.

Highlights
  • Schedule and track robot vacuum cleans
  • Monitor air quality and filter life
  • Access hair styling guides and tips
  • Control audio settings and sound exposure
  • Adjust lighting brightness and color temperature
  • Integrate with smart home assistants
Features
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Floorcare Enjoy effortless home cleaning with the Dyson robot or a cordless vacuum. - Schedule and track cleans, choose modes for each room, and set areas to avoid for your robot. - Learn how much dust your robot has removed and view scientific proof of a deep clean. - Access step-by-step guides for setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance to keep your Dyson cordless vacuum and wet floor cleaner in top condition. Compatible with a wide range of Dyson floor care machines, including the Dyson 360 Vis Nav™ robot vacuum, V15™, V8™, V12™, Gen5detect™ vacuum cleaners, and the Wash G1™ wet cleaner. Air treatment Manage your Dyson air purifier, humidifier, and fan to take control of the air quality around you. - Control airflow speed, oscillation, Auto mode, Sleep timer, temperature, and humidity remotely. - Monitor air quality data to track your exposure to pollutants. - Gain insights into your home environment with monthly air quality reports. - Track filter life and receive alerts, to easily order replacements, ensuring your machine performs at its best. Compatible with a wide range of Dyson purifiers, purifying fan heaters, purifying fans, and purifying humidifiers. Hair care Get the most out of your Dyson hair care device with the MyDyson™ app – your must-have companion for effortless and elevated styling. - Watch our styling guides to achieve your desired look with your hair dryer, multi-styler, and straightener. - Create your hair profile to get the best results with i.d. curl™ and for tailored content. - Set up your personalized curling routine to create perfect curls with your Airwrap i.d.™. - Elevate your skills with insider tips from celebrity stylists and our Beauty experts. Connected features, such as i.d. curl™, are available with Airwrap i.d.™. The app also supports styling guides, tailored content, and hair profile for both Airwrap i.d™ and non-connected devices: Airwrap™, Supersonic™, Airstrait™, and Corrale™. Audio Get the app to enjoy the best audio experience with your Dyson headphones - Cycle between Isolation mode, Transparency mode, and Off. - Choose from three equalizer presets to get your perfect sound. - Track your sound exposure or enable the safe volume limiter to look after your hearing. - Discover the full range of ear cushions and outer caps for your Dyson OnTrac™ headphones. Compatible with Dyson OnTrac™ and Dyson Zone™ headphones. Lighting Transform your space with intelligent lighting that adapts to your lifestyle. - Adjust brightness and color temperature settings to create your perfect environment. - Select a preset mode – Relax, Study, and Precision – to match your task, mood, or time of the day. - Set timers and schedules to automatically turn lights on or off. Compatible with Dyson Solarcycle Morph™ desk and Dyson Solarcycle Morph™ floor. More features Build your smart home Connect your Dyson product with Siri, Alexa, and Google Home for seamless integration.* Get help Speak to a Dyson Expert, explore user guides, and solve issues with our troubleshooting tool. Be the first to find out Get notified about special offers, launches, and events before anyone else. Please note, some Dyson machines require a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connection. Please check specific connection requirements on the Dyson website. If you have any comments you’d like to share on the latest release, you can contact us directly at askdyson@dyson.co.uk. *The functionality of Alexa, Siri, and Google Home may vary depending on the country and product.

About

ABUS SmartX

Transform your smartphone into a digital key for mechatronic alarm locks. Enjoy convenient unlocking and closing via secure Bluetooth, and manage access for up to eight additional users. Ideal for groups and families needing to manage multiple locks.

Highlights
  • Smartphone as digital key
  • Secure Bluetooth unlocking
  • Access authorization sharing
  • Manage multiple locks
  • Temporary access grants
  • Group and family management
Features
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The app of the ABUS SmartX™ product series Some of our classics are now mechatronic. With our alarm locks, in addition to the high mechanical safety, we set an alarm of up to 100 dB, which has already proven itself in motorcycle safety. The lock turns your smartphone into a digital key with the help of the app. This enables your smartphone and the lock to interact and allows for convenient opening and closing of the lock without the need to have your smartphone in your hand. The lock communicates with your smartphone via a secure Bluetooth connection. As soon as you are within a 2-m radius of the lock it can be unlocked. Another useful function is access authorisation. Access authorisations can be sent to other people via SMS message. These can be managed in the app. Access rights can be granted on a permanent basis or for limited periods. Up to eight additional people can be taught in via the app. The fact that you can manage multiple locks via the app makes it ideal for groups and families. It is also possible to operate several ABUS locks at the same time from one mobile.

Screenshots

MyDyson™4 screens
ABUS SmartX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MyDyson™ at 4.6 against ABUS SmartX's 3.0. MyDyson™ also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (36K vs 7). ABUS SmartX's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MyDyson™ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyDyson™ has 36K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of MyDyson™'s written reviews are positive against 20% of ABUS SmartX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyDyson™ ships an update fortnightly, ABUS SmartX every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
MyDyson™ versus ABUS SmartX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyDyson™ABUS SmartX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (36K ratings) — better3.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews29.4% of reviews — better19.5% of reviews
Number of ratings36K — better7
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#77 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size840 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDyson Inc.ABUS August Bremicker Söhne KG

Customer experience

MyDyson™

All ratings36,124 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews1,832 reviews
Positive29.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative59.5%

ABUS SmartX

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral28.6%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive19.5%
Neutral19.5%
Negative61.0%

Bugs and requests

MyDyson™

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to connect devices to app
  • Inconsistent air quality readings
  • Unreliable scheduling and automation
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Incompatibility with certain WiFi networks

Requested features

5 requests
  • Landscape mode support
  • Improved historical data tracking
  • Customizable air quality alerts
  • HomeKit/Siri integration
  • Ability to control temperature remotely

ABUS SmartX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MyDyson™

No in-app purchases

None

ABUS SmartX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyDyson™ free?
MyDyson™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ABUS SmartX free?
ABUS SmartX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MyDyson™ or ABUS SmartX?
MyDyson™ is rated higher. MyDyson™ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while ABUS SmartX averages 3.0 from 7 ratings.
Do MyDyson™ or ABUS SmartX have ads?
Neither MyDyson™ nor ABUS SmartX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyDyson™ or ABUS SmartX?
MyDyson™ ships an update fortnightly, and ABUS SmartX every 5 months. Most recently, MyDyson™ was updated on November 3, 2026 and ABUS SmartX on October 29, 2026.

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