SG7+8 vs Classic X5
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SG7+8
Control your home security system remotely via SMS commands. Arm, disarm, and check the status of compatible GSM security systems. Configure system features and manage zones, contacts, and relays.
- Remote arming and disarming
- System status checks
- SMS configuration of system features
- Support for multiple GSM security models
- Zone and contact management
- Relay control
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"SG7+8" is an Application to Control your Home Security System. It helps you to do that via sending SMS (Insist on your PW and Command). The App makes your iPhone able to send and receive SMS to control system and get report. The SG7+8 Mobile App lets you to Arm and Disarm your system from just about anywhere. It also allows you to check the Status of your system (Last State, Power and Alarm state). Additionally, you can setup some of your system features configurations from the setting page by sending SMS. This application is able to control many models of GSM home security systems Include SG7+, SG8-805S and SG8-805Q. Features: Infinite Existing Devices Able to Set Name and Icon for Each Devices All in One (One Application for All Models) Simple and Friendly (Home and Setting Page Only) Native iOS Template (UI) What are New in SG8-805S and SG8-805Q? Name/Rename: Zones, Alarm Contacts, Remotes, Admins and Option Relay(S) Add/Edit: Admins and Alarm Contacts Edit Reports to Admins Bypass/ Enable: Remotes, Zones and Wireless Sensors Alarm Time, Delay and Chirp Setup Relay Control (Up to 4 Channels) Only in SG8-805Q Please Notice: Choose The Correct Model During Existing New Device. To Get Better and Faster Technical Support: Fill the Details in The Installer Info form (Refer to end of application, setting's page). Thanks In Advance For: Your Feedback is Highly Appreciated and will help us to improve our Systems for Better Service.
Classic X5
Manage all your compatible smart home devices from a single application. This utility allows for the addition of multiple devices, offering centralized control. Ensure your hardware is compatible with this app by checking with the manufacturer.
- Control compatible smart home devices
- Add multiple devices
- Centralized device management
- Check hardware compatibility
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This app is to control compatible Smart Home devices. You could add multiple devices and control all of them in one place. Please consult with your hardware manufacturer to ensure compatibility with this app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Classic X5 at 5.0 against SG7+8's 3.5. SG7+8's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 5) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Classic X5 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SG7+8 has 25 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | SG7+8 | Classic X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (25 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shayan Porsche | M S Dehkordi |
Customer experience
SG7+8
Classic X5
In-app purchases
SG7+8
No in-app purchases
Classic X5
No in-app purchases
