# SG7+8 vs Classic X5

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SG7+8 | Classic X5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sg7-plus-8/id1512650839/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-x5/id6499540658/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 18 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shayan Porsche](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512650838) | [M S Dehkordi](https://appshunter.io/developer/791605265) |

## What reviewers say

### SG7+8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sg7-plus-8/id1512650839)

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.

**Highlights:** Remote arming and disarming, System status checks, SMS configuration of system features, Support for multiple GSM security models, Zone and contact management, Relay control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Classic X5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-x5/id6499540658)

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.

**Highlights:** Control compatible smart home devices, Add multiple devices, Centralized device management, Check hardware compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SG7+8 free?

SG7+8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Classic X5 free?

Classic X5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SG7+8 or Classic X5?

Classic X5 is rated higher. SG7+8 averages 3.5 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Classic X5 averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do SG7+8 or Classic X5 have ads?

Neither SG7+8 nor Classic X5 shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*