Comparison

G1 Group vs ZB Smart

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

Head to head

About

G1 Group

Features

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G1-smart security is holistic system that provides a single and intuitive interface for interactive security, smart automation, video monitoring and energy management solutions. The technology connects all the major devices in business or houses, and provides a unified system that makes the property safer, smarter and more efficient.

About

ZB Smart

Features

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ZB Smart is a smart home platform centered around smart robotic vacuum cleaners. Effortlessly control cleaning sessions, schedule tasks, and customize cleaning areas via an intuitive interface. With features like home mapping and suction adjustment, it simplifies your cleaning routine for a smarter home.

Screenshots

G1 Group4 screens

ZB Smart3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ZB Smart at every 9 days against G1 Group's every 2 months. ZB Smart also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

G1 Group ships an update every 2 months, ZB Smart every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

G1 Group versus ZB Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	G1 Group	ZB Smart
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Every 9 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	17.0	13.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	378 MB	122 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	G1 Security Technologies Ltd	Shenzhen ZBeetle Inc

In-app purchases

None

G1 Group

No in-app purchases

None

ZB Smart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is G1 Group free?

G1 Group is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is ZB Smart free?

ZB Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do G1 Group or ZB Smart have ads?

Neither G1 Group nor ZB Smart shows ads.

Which is updated more often, G1 Group or ZB Smart?

G1 Group ships an update every 2 months, and ZB Smart every 9 days. Most recently, G1 Group was updated on October 26, 2026 and ZB Smart on October 25, 2026.