G3 Alarm vs SmartHome 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
G3 Alarm
This app allows you to control and monitor a GSM/SMS alarm system remotely. Arm or disarm your system, receive alerts, and adjust settings via your smartphone. It's designed for easy installation and use with a focus on security.
- Remote arm/disarm
- Receive intrusion alerts
- Adjust system settings
- Voice memo recording
- Listen-in functionality
- Control via phone call/SMS
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Chuango G3 GSM/SMS Alarm System Chuango G3 is an elegantly powerful alarm system that is easy to install and use. All it needs is a regular working 2G SIM card, and it can be armed/disarmed via a phone call or SMS text message from preauthorized phone numbers; preauthorized remote controls; or smartphone app commands. Upon detection of intrusion, the G3 will sound the built-in siren and call and/or text out to you for appropriate action. The intuitively designed Chuango G3 app interface enables you to effortlessly adjust system settings on the go: arm/disarm, home mode, remote voice memo or listening in
SmartHome 2
Effortlessly manage all your home devices directly from your iPhone or iPad. This application provides a centralized hub for controlling your smart home ecosystem.
- Control home devices
- iPhone and iPad compatibility
- Centralized management
- Promotional video guide
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The SmartHome 2 allows you to control all devices of your home with your iPhone. See our promotional video to understand better the possibilities.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SmartHome 2 at 100% against G3 Alarm's 67%. G3 Alarm's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.1). On price, update cadence, 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.
G3 Alarm ships an update every 3 months, SmartHome 2 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | G3 Alarm | SmartHome 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chuango Security Technology Corporation | SmartHomePT |
Customer experience
G3 Alarm
SmartHome 2
In-app purchases
G3 Alarm
No in-app purchases
SmartHome 2
No in-app purchases
