G5 Plus vs AirLink Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
AirLink Control
Manage your home Wi-Fi network with this intuitive application. Personalize your network experience, control connected devices from a central dashboard, and access advanced features like parental controls and device prioritization.
- Home network control
- Device management dashboard
- Parental controls
- Security features
- Device prioritization
- Personalized Wi-Fi experience
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Take control of your home network with AirLink Control. Personalize your home Wi-Fi experience with this easy to navigate application. Control all the devices in your home network from the main dashboard and use additional features in the main menu. Take advantage of parental controls, protecting your devices with security features, and setting device priorities.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: AirLink Control at 100% against G5 Plus's 38%. AirLink Control also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). G5 Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
G5 Plus ships an update every 7 months, AirLink Control every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | G5 Plus | AirLink Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (20 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 20 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chuango Security Technology Corporation | Air Link Rural Broadband, LLC |
Customer experience
G5 Plus
AirLink Control
In-app purchases
G5 Plus
No in-app purchases
AirLink Control
No in-app purchases
