GSM Control vs Simon Plug&Drive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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 β such as arm, disarm, set exit/entry delays, add/remove/rename accessories, play user-definable onsite recordings and engage in two-way audio β 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.
Simon Plug&Drive
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Take control of your electric vehicle charging point with Simon Plug&Drive. Easily manage your Simon charger and optimise energy consumption. Simon Plug&Drive will always be there on your smartphone when you need it so that your vehicle is always ready. Β Connect and configure your charger: - Identify, activate and control your charging point using Bluetooth. - Save money by scheduling the hours with the most economical electricity rates in your calendar. - Modulates and defines the contracted power. - Charge your vehicle using the solar energy generated by your photovoltaic panels. - Locks the device so that only you can use it. Download the App and start enjoying the Simon Plug&Drive experience. For any questions: sat@simon.es
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Simon Plug&Drive at every 2 months against GSM Control's every 17 months. GSM Control's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· 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, Simon Plug&Drive every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GSM Control | Simon Plug&Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 2 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 β better | 15.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chuango Security Technology Corporation | Simon |
In-app purchases
GSM Control
No in-app purchases
Simon Plug&Drive
No in-app purchases
Questions
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