Comparison

Classic X5 vs MAD PLUS+

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

MAD PLUS+

Features
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Mad Plus+ — Smart, Secure, and Always Connected. Experience next-generation video management with Mad Plus+, the all-in-one solution for DVRs, NVRs, IP cameras, and more. Enjoy a safe P2P connection that guarantees privacy and protects your data, while powerful features like real-time live view, HD recording, remote playback, and easy backup keep you in control. Perfect for both homes and businesses, Mad Plus+ ensures your surveillance is always reliable, efficient, and accessible—anytime, anywhere.

Screenshots

Classic X52 screens
MAD PLUS+3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Classic X5 at every 2 weeks against MAD PLUS+'s every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Classic X5 ships an update every 2 weeks, MAD PLUS+ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Classic X5 versus MAD PLUS+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClassic X5MAD PLUS+
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperM S Dehkordi孝一 侍

In-app purchases

None

Classic X5

No in-app purchases

None

MAD PLUS+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Classic X5 free?
Classic X5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MAD PLUS+ free?
MAD PLUS+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Classic X5 or MAD PLUS+ have ads?
Neither Classic X5 nor MAD PLUS+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Classic X5 or MAD PLUS+?
Classic X5 ships an update every 2 weeks, and MAD PLUS+ every 6 weeks. Most recently, Classic X5 was updated on October 24, 2026 and MAD PLUS+ on October 25, 2026.

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