G5 Plus vs i.am PRO
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.
i.am PRO
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The i.am PRO remote control APP is the essential tool for an easy successful remotes duplication service: - Uses the Bluetooth technology to guide you step-by-step through the whole duplication process - Check’s compatibility and identifying the original remote - Identifies what original remote is saved on each i.am BT push button - Indicates what type of procedure is needed to make the new remote work on the receiver
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: i.am PRO at every 2 months against G5 Plus's every 7 months. G5 Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 14). 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.
G5 Plus ships an update every 7 months, i.am PRO every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | G5 Plus | i.am PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 14 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chuango Security Technology Corporation | Silca S.p.A. a socio unico |
In-app purchases
G5 Plus
No in-app purchases
i.am PRO
No in-app purchases
