GDMS vs NGTeco Home
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GDMS
This app offers centralized, secure management for Grandstream audio/video products. Administrators can easily add devices by scanning codes, configure accounts, upgrade firmware, and receive real-time alerts about device status.
- Scan code to add devices
- Configure accounts
- Upgrade device firmware
- Remote device start
- Real-time device monitoring
- Push alert messages
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GDMS mobile application provides centralized, secure and zero-operation management methods and solutions for Grandstream audio/video products users. The device administrators can work on mobile devices by scanning the codes to add devices, configure accounts/upgrade devices firmware quickly, and the alert messages can be pushed to mobile client. Including: 1. Scan code to add device: Support to scan the barcodes of a batch of devices to add the devices to GDMS platform. 2. Manage device: Support to configure accounts for devices, upgrade devices firmware, and start the devices remotely. 3. Monitor device in real-time: Push the device registration, abnormal status, alert messages to mobile management client.
NGTeco Home
Control and manage a variety of smart home devices remotely. This app allows you to secure your home, monitor activity, and automate lighting and appliances with ease. Enjoy hands-free control via voice commands when paired with compatible smart assistants.
- Remote smart device management
- Smart lock control
- Real-time security camera viewing
- Video doorbell communication
- Smart alarm system
- Automated lighting and appliance control
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NGTeco, standing for Next-Generation Technology, aims to explore various market segments with its cutting-edge biometric technologies and IoT concepts plus techniques to upgrade user experience of home-use electric and security appliances, and lead the trend of mobile application and terminal interaction. NGTeco dedicates itself to protecting your loved ones anywhere, creating a seamless experience with easy setup of smart devices, and sharing connected products and services at affordable prices. More importantly, when paired with a compatible Amazon Echo or Google Nest device, you can enjoy full hands-free control with voice commands. With NGTeco Home App, you can manage and control all the products in one App: - Smart Door Lock: Unlock and manage the lock from anywhere - Security Camera: View surveillance videos in real time - Video Doorbell: See & speak to visitors from anywhere - Alarm System: Protect the house with smart alarm system - Smart Bulb: Change the brightness or color as need - Smart Plug: Turn on or off automatically at a specific schedule - Smart Light Switch: Switch on or off anytime, anywhere If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. E-mail: service.ng@ngteco.com Website: www.ngteco.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: NGTeco Home at 984 against GDMS's 7. GDMS's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months) and review sentiment (50% vs 38%). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for GDMS against 4.7 for NGTeco Home. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NGTeco Home has 984 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of GDMS's written reviews are positive against 38% of NGTeco Home's.
GDMS ships an update every 3 months, NGTeco Home every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GDMS | NGTeco Home |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (7 ratings) — better | 4.7 (984 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 38.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 984 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 185 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Grandstream | NGTECO CO., LIMITED |
Customer experience
GDMS
NGTeco Home
Bugs and requests
GDMS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
NGTeco Home
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes
- Devices going offline
- Unable to add sub-devices
Requested features
3 requests- Cloud storage option
- Distinctive door bell alert
- Ability to change light bulb color without app
In-app purchases
GDMS
No in-app purchases
NGTeco Home
No in-app purchases







