G vs Smart E
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
G
Easily control all your smart home devices from anywhere. Save money, monitor your home remotely, and automate device schedules. Share access with family and friends for seamless home management.
- Remote device control
- Home monitoring
- Automated schedules
- Device sharing
- Energy saving
Read full descriptionHide full description
1. Control all your G-Home Devices through our easy to use FREE App from anywhere in the world. 2. G-Home is an easy way to save money, control your devices, and monitor your home when you are not home. 3. You can set schedules to automatically turn your devices on/off 4. You can share the devices with your household, family, & friends.
Smart E
Read full descriptionHide full description
Smartmatic application to keep authentication in one place.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Smart E at monthly against G's every 18 months. Smart E also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.2). 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.
G ships an update every 18 months, Smart E monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | G | Smart E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (169 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 169 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 178 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | M&S Accessory Network / GabbaGoods | Smartmatic International Holding B.V. |
In-app purchases
G
No in-app purchases
Smart E
No in-app purchases
