Ghost X vs CBI Home
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ghost X
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Introducing the GHOST Anti-Theft System with Bluetooth Function Take full control of your vehicle using the GHOST Connect application from your smartphone! Experience our latest enhancements and a revamped user interface. If you encounter connectivity issues, consider clearing the app data. Please note that re-pairing with the GHOST will be necessary in such cases. New Features Include: - Automatic Disarm - Proximity Lock - Valet Mode - Enhanced Service Mode Kindly note that these exciting additions are exclusive to the GHOST X Modules only! Contact your Ghost Dealer or Distributor for Additional Information. Key Highlights: - Automatic activation/deactivation - Service mode toggle - Multiple pairings with other vehicles and devices - Bypass/Fail-Safe Mode Operating Procedure: 1. Launch the GHOST application on your smartphone. 2. Choose your GHOST by tapping the visible device and selecting "connect." 3. Enter the provided 4-digit code to unlock the GHOST. 4. Activate or deactivate the GHOST by tapping "ARMED" or "DISARMED." 5. Access settings and features via the gear icon. Acquire your GHOST Anti-Theft System online at https://www.ghostsa.co.za or visit our local fitment centers nationwide. Suitable for all modern vehicles manufactured from 2005 onwards. Please be aware that app availability is limited to GHOST SA Systems equipped with Bluetooth functionality. Attention: Compatibility relies on phone software and device specifications.
CBI Home
This application allows for remote control of various devices from anywhere. Users can set up custom automations and scenarios based on device variables, and share control with others. Receive custom notifications for switching paraphernalia.
- Remote device control
- Control multiple devices
- Custom automation scheduling
- Scenario creation
- Device control sharing
- Custom notifications
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Remotely control CBI switching paraphernalia Control multiple devices with one App from anywhere Schedule custom automation and scenarios based on device specific variables Share device control with other users Custom notifications switching paraphernalia Control multiple devices with one App from anywhereSchedule custom automation and scenarios based on device specific variablesShare device control with other users Custom notifications
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ghost X at every 2 months against CBI Home's every 12 months. Ghost X also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 14.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ghost X ships an update every 2 months, CBI Home every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ghost X | CBI Home |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (88 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 56.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 88 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 207 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | SELETRON SNC DI LAGO EMANUEL & STEFANO | Roy Schwan |
In-app purchases
Ghost X
No in-app purchases
CBI Home
No in-app purchases
