Comparison

Reolink vs X

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

Head to head
About

Reolink

Easily access and monitor your security cameras and NVRs from anywhere. Watch live streams, playback recordings, and receive real-time motion detection alerts. Enjoy peace of mind with a user-friendly interface for home and business surveillance.

Highlights
  • Remote camera and NVR access
  • Live streaming
  • Video recording playback
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Multi-channel viewing
  • PTZ camera control
Features
Currently charting
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Reolink App is an easy-to-use security camera system surveillance app. It enables you to locally or remotely access your IP cameras and NVRs on mobile devices. You can monitor and watch live streaming of your home and business anywhere and anytime. It helps you easily get peace of mind. Key Features: 1. Only 3 steps to access cameras and NVRs (at the same local network) --- the easiest solution ever. 2. Easy and friendly interface for all users to use. 3. Remotely monitor and watch live streaming via 3G/4G or WiFi anywhere and anytime. 4. Multi-channel viewing (up to 16 channels) on screen at the same time. 5. Remotely playback video recording from your camera SD card and NVR HDD. 6. Capture video from live view channels on your mobile device to playback. 7. Capture single and multiple images to save on your mobile device. 8. Get emails or push notifications in real time when motion detection is triggered. 9. Schedule video recording (including motion-triggered recording) at anytime. 10. Control PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) cameras remotely (left, right, up and down). Note: Reolink App is compatible with NVRs and IP Cams from Reolink. More Supports: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReolinkTech/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReolinkTech Contact: https://reolink.com/contact-us/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEHKZX6fFVtWd4tnnRkzrMA

About

X

Easily connect and manage smart home security devices. Receive instant alerts for potential dangers and remotely monitor your home's status from anywhere. Share device access with family for collective peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Remote device setup and testing
  • Real-time push notifications for alerts
  • Share device access with family
  • 24/7 fire dispatch (Protect+ Plan)
  • Monitor home status remotely
Features
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X-Sense Home Security makes connecting all smart devices in your house a breeze, allowing you to check your home's status at any time, no matter where you are. You can remotely set up and test devices to ensure they are working properly. In case of danger, the app will send you push notifications, enabling you to react quickly. You can also share smart devices with your family members, making it possible for them to keep an eye on your home's security as well. Meanwhile, our Protect+ Plan is available in the United States. It provides 24/7 fire dispatch to fully protect your life, family, and property. Learn more about Protect+ Plan in the app.

Screenshots

Reolink4 screens
X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: X at 91% against Reolink's 25%. X also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Reolink's advantage is chart position (#148 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

X holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.3K and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Reolink's written reviews are positive against 91% of X's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reolink ships an update fortnightly, X every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Reolink versus X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReolinkX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (9.3K ratings)4.8 (3.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.5% of reviews91.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.3K — better3.3K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#148 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size469 MB326 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperReolink Digital Technology Co., LtdX-sense USA LLC

Customer experience

Reolink

All ratings9,343 ratings
Positive73.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative20.5%
Written reviews1,677 reviews
Positive25.5%
Neutral16.6%
Negative57.9%

X

All ratings3,278 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral0.9%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews921 reviews
Positive91.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.9%

User reviews

Reolink

From 9.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works well when connected
  • 📸 Good camera quality
  • 💰 Affordable price
  • 🔒 Secure system
  • 🔌 Wired and wireless options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues, especially remotely
  • 🔋 Battery drain and charging problems
  • 🕰️ Slow motion detection and playback
  • 🔍 Unreliable motion detection
  • 📱 Subpar app experience

X

From 3.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy setup
  • 🔒 Reliable connectivity
  • 👍 Convenient remote monitoring
  • 🚀 Straightforward installation
  • 👍 Helpful app

Room to improve

  • 🔋 Battery recharging issues
  • 🐛 Connectivity problems
  • 🐛 Unreliable notifications
  • 🔒 Limited user access
  • 🐛 Sensor offline issues

Bugs and requests

Reolink

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes after updates
  • Inability to change passwords
  • Cameras disconnecting randomly
  • Playback issues and failures
  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to pause/snooze notifications
  • Customizable notification sounds
  • Landscape mode support on tablets
  • Consolidated event history across cameras
  • Faster/smoother video playback controls

X

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Devices going offline unexpectedly
  • Firmware update failures
  • Inconsistent sensor behavior

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to test alarms from app
  • Option to silence alarms remotely
  • Support for multiple user logins
  • Customizable notification tones
  • Expanded location management

In-app purchases

None

Reolink

No in-app purchases

None

X

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reolink free?
Reolink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is X free?
X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Reolink or X?
X is rated higher. Reolink averages 4.0 out of 5 from 9.3K ratings, while X averages 4.8 from 3.3K ratings.
Do Reolink or X have ads?
Neither Reolink nor X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reolink or X?
Reolink ships an update fortnightly, and X every 3 weeks. Most recently, Reolink was updated on October 18, 2026 and X on October 18, 2026.

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