Comparison

G5 Plus vs JMARemotesPro

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

Head to head
About

G5 Plus

This app allows you to remotely control and monitor a GSM/SMS alarm system. Receive phone call and SMS alerts for intrusions, arm/disarm your system, and use voice memos on the go.

Highlights
  • Remote arm/disarm
  • Home mode activation
  • Intrusion alerts via call/SMS
  • Built-in siren control
  • Remote voice memo
  • Remote listening
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Chuango G5 Plus GSM/SMS Alarm System with Touch Panel A proud winner of the 2013 IFSEC & FIREX Awards in the U.K., Chuango G5 Plus is the epitome of aesthetic design and functional prowess. As the Intruder Alarm Product of the Year, the system boasts an unobtrusive touch keypad that is easy on the eye and simple to operate. Simply insert a regular working 2G SIM card, and when the system detects acts of intrusion, you will be notified by a phone call and SMS text message while the built-in loud siren sounds at a formidable volume. The intuitively designed Chuango G5 Plus app interface enables you to effortlessly adjust system settings on the go: arm/disarm, home mode, remote voice memo or listening in.

About

JMARemotesPro

Easily copy, read, and generate garage door remote controls with rolling and fixed codes. Offers step-by-step guides, database storage, and advanced features for rolling code generation without the original remote. Requires a compatible BLE device and a JMA M-BT remote.

Highlights
  • Copy rolling and fixed code remotes
  • Generate rolling code remotes without original
  • Read and store codes from JMA remotes
  • Step-by-step copying guides
  • Database for saved codes
  • Automatic, manual, and clone copying options
Features
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The JMARemotesPro app provides a simple, intuitive and convenient way to copy rolling code and fixed code garage door remote controls. It also offers such additional features as the generation of rolling code remotes without needing the original, the reading of codes already present on a JMA remote and the storage of copied codes in a database. Β  Description of the features Β  Remote control copying: Β  Via a step-by-step guide that includes text and images, users can copy various original rolling code or fixed code remote controls.Β For rolling code remotes, the app provides such important information as the serial number, customization options and a counter for the original remote, which can be changed if required. Automatic, manual and clone copying options are available for rolling codes, as well as a scanner option for certain models. Β  Remote control reading Β  At any time, users can read the information stored on each button of a JMA remote control and save it in a database for subsequent use if necessary. Β  Remote control generation Β  By using this app, rolling code remote controls can be generated without needing the original remote. This process can be completed by selecting the manufacturer and configuring the desired settings or by loading up a remote control previously saved in the database. Β  Fixed codes can only be loaded from a database if they have been stored previously, but without selecting the manufacturer or model. Β  Rolling code remote controls that can be generated: Β  Requirements: Β  - The device must be compatible with BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) - The JMA M-BT remote control is needed to function with the app. To activate Bluetooth, hold buttons 2 and 3 on the M-BT remote control until the green LED flashes. - Bluetooth must be activated on the device for the app to work.

Screenshots

G5 Plus4 screens
JMARemotesPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: G5 Plus at Free against JMARemotesPro's $9.99. G5 Plus also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 10%) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

G5 Plus is free to download; JMARemotesPro costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

G5 Plus ships an update every 7 months, JMARemotesPro every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 4 level
G5 Plus versus JMARemotesPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterG5 PlusJMARemotesPro
PriceFree β€” better$9.99
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews β€” better10.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree β€” betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 β€” better12.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size105 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChuango Security Technology CorporationJMA Alejandro Altuna, S.L.U.

Customer experience

G5 Plus

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%

JMARemotesPro

Written reviews20 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

None

G5 Plus

No in-app purchases

None

JMARemotesPro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is G5 Plus free?
G5 Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JMARemotesPro free?
JMARemotesPro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do G5 Plus or JMARemotesPro have ads?
Neither G5 Plus nor JMARemotesPro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, G5 Plus or JMARemotesPro?
G5 Plus ships an update every 7 months, and JMARemotesPro every 5 months. Most recently, G5 Plus was updated on October 4, 2026 and JMARemotesPro on October 13, 2026.

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