Comparison

050 plus vs G

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

050 plus

This IP phone application provides an assigned 050 number for low-cost calls to mobile and landline phones. It includes voicemail, cost-saving estimates, and contact grouping. Note that new applications are no longer being accepted.

Highlights
  • IP phone function with 050 number
  • Voicemail with email attachment option
  • Cost-saving display
  • Contacts list grouping
  • Mute, speaker, and hold functions
Features
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Since June 26th, 2023, the acceptance of new applications for 050 plus has been closing. 050 plus is an IP phone application for smartphones which allows you to call mobile phones or landlines and talk at low rates by using assigned 050 number Main 050 plus Functions ・IP phone function (both make and receive calls) using an 050 phone number ・Voicemail (up to 20 messages of 90 seconds or less can be stored for 168 hours)  --> Sound files of voice messages (wav format) can be sent as email attachments! ・Display of Cost-saving *1 ・Contacts list grouping function ・Function to display the 050 phone number of the free-call recipient ・Mute, speaker, hold functions *1 The cost displayed by the "Cost-saving" function is only an estimate and may differ from the actual amount saved. ●Customers are responsible for covering packet data transmission fees which arise from calls or receipt of emails. We recommend the use of a capped packet data plan. ●Please read the terms and conditions regarding the use of this application. -The contact information acquired by this application is not uploaded to a server. -Please confirm the privacy policy for the handling of data acquired by this application. ■050 plus privacy policy https://service.ocn.ne.jp/phone/ip/050plus/privacy.html

About

G

This app allows you to make affordable calls using your existing contacts. It simplifies the process of dialing with a special prefix, ensuring you benefit from lower rates. Enjoy features like customizable themes, favorites, and call history.

Highlights
  • Use existing contacts
  • Affordable call rates
  • Simple dialing process
  • Customizable themes
  • Favorite contacts
  • Call history with G-mark
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格安通話サービス「G-Callでんわ」を簡単な手順でご利用いただくための アプリがこのたび、全面リニューアルで登場。 連絡先アプリに登録されている電話番号はそのままで、G-Callのお得な料金で ご利用いただけます。 <ご利用方法は簡単> 1.「G-Callでんわ」アプリを起動します。 2.連絡先から相手先を選択します。 3.発信をタップし、<G-Callで発信>を選択。 4.頭に0063をつけてG-Callで相手先につながります。 ※あらかじめ電話帳に国番号をつけて登録しておけば 国際電話もかんたんにかけられます。 <便利な新機能> ・お好みで選べる5色のテーマカラー ・よくかける相手先をお気に入りに登録 ・G-Call通話を希望しない相手先を「G-Call通話除外登録」  (フリーダイヤル、ナビダイヤルは初期登録済み) ・見やすく使いやすくなったキーパッド ・G-Call発信をした発信履歴は「G」マークつきでひと目でわかる。 ・発信履歴を回数別表示にすることで、お気に入り登録や10分かけ放題の参考に。 <注意事項> ご利用にあたって、G-Callでんわサービスの事前の登録が必要です。 G-Callで発信をした場合はG-Callの通話料が、通常発信をした場合は ご契約の通信会社の通話料がかかります。 <お問い合わせ先> 0120-979-256 受付: 9:00~18:00 (平日のみ)

Screenshots

050 plus3 screens
G4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: G at 28% against 050 plus's 13%. G also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

050 plus ships an update every 3 months, G every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
050 plus versus G: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter050 plusG
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews13.0% of reviews28.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNTT DOCOMO BUSINESS, INC.gap Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

050 plus

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive13.0%
Neutral8.7%
Negative78.3%

G

Written reviews50 reviews
Positive28.0%
Neutral14.0%
Negative58.0%

In-app purchases

None

050 plus

No in-app purchases

None

G

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 050 plus free?
050 plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is G free?
G is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 050 plus or G have ads?
Neither 050 plus nor G shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 050 plus or G?
050 plus ships an update every 3 months, and G every 6 weeks. Most recently, 050 plus was updated on October 12, 2026 and G on October 8, 2026.

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