# G vs HydraPro

The clearest difference is price: G at Free against HydraPro's $19.99. G also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). HydraPro's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 27 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

G is free to download; HydraPro costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

HydraPro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

G ships an update every 27 months, HydraPro every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | G | HydraPro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/g-light-smart/id1573519590/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hydrapro/id6472098315/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 179 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marschall Industria ,comercio Importacao e Exportacao Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573519592) | [LakeshoreLogic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716625674) |

## What reviewers say

### G

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/g-light-smart/id1573519590)

Control your smart lighting devices remotely for a more comfortable and personalized environment. Create custom lighting schedules and share control with others in real-time.

**Highlights:** Remote lighting control, Customizable schedules, Real-time sharing, Easy device connection, Routine programming

**In-app purchases:** none


### HydraPro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hydrapro/id6472098315)

Control multiple compatible cameras remotely via Bluetooth. Automate recording based on GPS speed, set camera modes, and monitor status like battery and storage. Offers a special loop picture mode for unique shots.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth camera control, Control up to 8 cameras, Individual or group camera control, GPS speed-triggered recording, Set and save camera modes/presets, Camera status display, Special loop picture mode

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is G free?

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

### Is HydraPro free?

HydraPro costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, G or HydraPro?

HydraPro is rated higher. G averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while HydraPro averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do G or HydraPro have ads?

Neither G nor HydraPro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, G or HydraPro?

G ships an update every 27 months, and HydraPro every 4 months. Most recently, G was updated on June 1, 2026 and HydraPro on June 6, 2026.

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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.*