Comparison

G vs Nothing X

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

Head to head
About

G

Connect your G-SHOCK watch to your smartphone to access enhanced mobile functions. Manage watch settings, create training plans, and analyze your health and activity data. Receive smartphone notifications directly on your wrist.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth watch connection
  • Time adjustment and setting
  • Create training plans
  • Analyze life log data (steps, heart rate)
  • Analyze activity log data (distance, time)
  • Link with external services (Apple Health, Strava)
Features
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●Description This is the basic application for connecting and communicating with a Bluetooth(R) v4.0 enabled G-SHOCK. Pairing the watch with your smartphone enables use of a variety of different Mobile Link functions that greatly enhance the smartphone experience. The G-SHOCK MOVE app also simplifies certain watch operations by letting you perform them on your phone screen. You can check smartphone notifications (incoming calls, incoming e-mails, etc) on your watch. ●Features of G-SHOCK MOVE app The following functions are available if you paired the G-SHOCK MOVE app with a supported watch. - Time adjustment and setting of the watch - Create Training Plans - Display and analyze life log data such as steps, heart rate*, etc., measured by the watch - Display and analyze activity log data such as distance, time, heart rate*, training effect*, etc., measured by the watch - Linkage (export) with external services such as Apple Health, Strava, etc *Heart rate model only Visit the website below for details. http://world.g-shock.com/

About

Nothing X

Manage your smart devices with this comprehensive platform. Connect, customize, and monitor your smartwatches and earbuds. Track your health and fitness data in real-time for a healthier lifestyle.

Highlights
  • Quick pairing with smartwatches and earbuds
  • Seamless device connection and management
  • Personalized function customization
  • Real-time health monitoring (sleep, heart rate, blood oxygen)
  • Fitness tracking (routes, steps, heart rate)
  • Syncs data to Apple Health
Features
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Nothing X - Your All-in-One Smart Device Manager Nothing X is a professional smart device control and management platform. It supports quick pairing with its smart watches and earbuds, enabling seamless device connection and efficient management. Device Management - Connect and manage Nothing X smart watches and earbuds, easily controlling all device functions. Personalized Customization - Support for customizing functions on watches and earbuds based on personal usage habits, creating a unique user experience. Health Monitoring - Real-time detection of health data such as sleep quality, heart rate, and blood oxygen. Multi-dimensional tracking of health status provides reference for a healthier lifestyle. Fitness Tracking - Real-time recording of daily activities and fitness data, including running routes, heart rate, and step frequency—all fitness metrics are clearly visible. 【Tips】 - This app supports syncing data to Apple Health, where you can view your health data. - GPS is used for recording running routes and updating watch weather; GPS remains active when the app runs in the background during workouts. - Device functions depend on hardware; detected data is for reference only and not intended for medical diagnosis. 【Contact Us】 If you encounter any issues or have suggestions while using the product, you can submit them by going to "My - Help & Feedback" in Nothing X, or by visiting the link: https://nothing.tech/pages/contact-support.

Screenshots

G4 screens
Nothing X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nothing X at 72% against G's 17%. Nothing X also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nothing X holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 835 and 3.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of G's written reviews are positive against 72% of Nothing X's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

G ships an update every 2 months, Nothing X fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
G versus Nothing X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGNothing X
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (835 ratings)4.7 (3.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.5% of reviews71.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8353.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB345 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.Nothing Technology Limited

Customer experience

G

All ratings835 ratings
Positive67.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative26.2%
Written reviews911 reviews
Positive17.5%
Neutral13.8%
Negative68.7%

Nothing X

All ratings3,104 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews2,240 reviews
Positive71.7%
Neutral7.6%
Negative20.7%

User reviews

G

From 835 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works great
  • 👍 Functional app
  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Connects well with watch

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes often
  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 App freezes/hangs
  • 🐛 Unreliable
  • 🐛 Buggy

Nothing X

From 3.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent sound quality
  • 👍 Great value for the price
  • 🔒 Robust noise cancellation
  • 💡 Customizable EQ and settings
  • 👍 Comfortable and secure fit

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and random disconnects
  • 🔋 Battery life could be better
  • 🐛 Inconsistent touch controls
  • 🐛 Bugs with firmware updates
  • 🐛 Unreliable noise cancellation and transparency mode

Bugs and requests

G

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Unable to log in or create account
  • Inaccurate step/activity tracking
  • Tide data is incorrect
  • Fails to update watch firmware
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  • App not compatible with new devices/OS versions

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add more activity tracking options
  • Improve notification management
  • Add iPhone widget
  • Allow customization of alarms and vibration
  • Improve tide data accuracy
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  • Add external heart rate monitor support
  • Improve data syncing with Apple Health
  • Add sleep tracking

Nothing X

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Right earbud randomly stops working
  • App fails to connect to earbuds
  • EQ settings reset unexpectedly
  • Noise cancellation turns on/off randomly

Requested features

5 requests
  • More granular EQ controls
  • Ability to disable all touch controls
  • Home screen widget for battery levels
  • Integration with voice assistants
  • Improved wind noise reduction

In-app purchases

None

G

No in-app purchases

None

Nothing X

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is G free?
G is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nothing X free?
Nothing X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, G or Nothing X?
Nothing X is rated higher. G averages 3.8 out of 5 from 835 ratings, while Nothing X averages 4.7 from 3.1K ratings.
Do G or Nothing X have ads?
Neither G nor Nothing X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, G or Nothing X?
G ships an update every 2 months, and Nothing X fortnightly. Most recently, G was updated on September 20, 2026 and Nothing X on September 24, 2026.

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