five.star vs Classic X5
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
five.star
Control your device remotely by sending full commands. This utility app offers a direct way to manage your device without any hidden charges or payment methods.
- Full command control
- Remote device management
- No payment required
- Direct command input
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You can control your device by sending full command from this app , no payment method or other services will be charge .
Classic X5
Manage all your compatible smart home devices from a single application. This utility allows for the addition of multiple devices, offering centralized control. Ensure your hardware is compatible with this app by checking with the manufacturer.
- Control compatible smart home devices
- Add multiple devices
- Centralized device management
- Check hardware compatibility
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This app is to control compatible Smart Home devices. You could add multiple devices and control all of them in one place. Please consult with your hardware manufacturer to ensure compatibility with this app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Classic X5 at 5.0 against five.star's 4.2. five.star's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Classic X5 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 5 respectively.
five.star ships an update daily, Classic X5 every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.
| Parameter | five.star | Classic X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 5 |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | moztec | M S Dehkordi |
Customer experience
five.star
Classic X5
In-app purchases
five.star
No in-app purchases
Classic X5
No in-app purchases
