GSM Control vs enbrighten
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GSM Control
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This alarm system embodies modern industrial design in a user-friendly, wire-free home security package. This alarm system is GSM-based (requires a SIM card) and suitable for any DIY home improvement project, ensuring you and your family have that extra peace of mind without monthly monitoring fees. The App is totally free. Once paired to your control panel, you can easily manage and interact with the entire system – such as arm, disarm, set exit/entry delays, add/remove/rename accessories, play user-definable onsite recordings and engage in two-way audio – directly on your smartphone anywhere, anytime. What this alarm system can do for your home or small shop/SOHO: l You can add up to 50 wireless sensors and accessories based on your needs. Those sensors and accessories allow for intrusion, flood, smoke and gas detection. l You can set exit and entry delays as you wish, so you and your family can go out and come back home at your own pace, without having to fumble around in your pocket for your mobile phone or remote control, to arm or disarm your alarm system. l Pre-set routines can be entered so that your alarm system will automatically guard your small shop or welcome you home right on the dot. Specific delays for specific zones are also possible. l Siren duration and volume can be adjusted per your need, with the maximum volume at 90 decibels. l Multiple users and smartphones can be enabled to control and interact with one single alarm system once paired. You can take turns watching over your property and loved ones back home.
enbrighten
Effortlessly manage smart home devices with automatic discovery and easy router connection. Control devices with voice commands, set custom schedules, and create automations based on various triggers. Monitor and manage devices across multiple homes and rooms from a single interface.
- Hassle-free automatic device discovery
- Voice control with Alexa and Google Assistant
- Simple and custom timer scheduling
- Custom automations based on weather/location
- Multi-home and multi-room device management
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1. Hassle-free set-up – App discovers devices automatically. Connects easily to single-, dual- and tri-band routers. 2. Voice control – No hub required, works directly with Amazon Alexa and Goggle Assistant 3. Simple Schedule Setup – Select one-touch pre-set timers, a full-rage countdown timer or create up to five custom ON/OFF timers per device 4. Custom Automations – Turn devices ON or OFF automatically based on weather, location and more 5. Multi-Home control – Manage and monitor devices for multiple homes, and rooms, all from the same app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: enbrighten at every 5 months against GSM Control's every 17 months. GSM Control's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GSM Control ships an update every 17 months, enbrighten every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GSM Control | enbrighten |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (11K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 26.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 11K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 281 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Chuango Security Technology Corporation | Jasco Products Company LLC |
Bugs and requests
GSM Control
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
enbrighten
Reported bugs
5 issues- App freezes and crashes
- Devices randomly going offline
- Scheduled events not working as expected
- Connectivity issues with certain network setups
- Syncing problems between app and devices
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- More advanced scheduling and automation options
- Better integration with smart home platforms
- Improved error reporting and troubleshooting
- Enhanced device sharing and multi-user support
In-app purchases
GSM Control
No in-app purchases
enbrighten
No in-app purchases
