GSM vs Simon iO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GSM
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The new alarm system GSM-1 made by Ekselans by ITS, will allow you to have your home or company always protected, without any kind of subscription or monthly fee. The system is fully wireless and remotely accesible. To do this, it’s only necessary having mobile coverage at the point of installation and insert a SIM card into the alarm. The mobile application allows to have all the time remote management of the alarm system, being informed and connected to any event happened in your home or company.
Simon iO
Control your smart home devices, including lights and blinds, from anywhere. Receive notifications, schedule routines, and customize device functionalities like lighting levels and power control. This app enhances your iO universe with a world of possibilities.
- Configure iO devices and experiences
- Control lights and blinds
- Receive notifications
- Schedule routines
- Adjust lighting levels
- Power control for devices
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* [IMPORTANT] This application is only compatible with the new HUB PRO iO (installations from 2020) The Simon iO app allows you to easily configure this entire new iO universe: from the iO devices, to the desired experiences. Experiences that you can change as many times as you want, since the process is really simple. Control lights, blinds and weather from inside and outside the home, receive notifications and schedule schedules will also be possible from the Simon iO app. Increasing the functionalities of your iO devices such as soft lighting of lights, regulation levels, beacons, power off delay and power control will also be possible. In short, a world of possibilities that are now at your fingertips. For further information please contact with: sat@simon.es
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: GSM at none against Simon iO's shown. GSM also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 14.0). On price, 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.
| Parameter | GSM | Simon iO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 28.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ITS PARTNER OUTSOURCING BUSINESS SOLUTIONS S.L. | Simon |
In-app purchases
GSM
No in-app purchases
Simon iO
No in-app purchases
