JINOU Smart Socket vs Loncin GPE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JINOU Smart Socket
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Using Bluetooth4.0 control smart socket, the first use of iPhone or iPad on the application through the upper right corner of the menu to enter the matching interface, search and matching BLE smart socket, matching can be done on the home page to open or close the smart socket. In the home page, click the device name to enter the modified interface, modify the name of the smart socket, or delete the smart socket.
Loncin GPE
This app connects to smart generators via Bluetooth, allowing remote control of functions like starting and mode switching. It displays real-time generator data including power, fuel levels, and remaining runtime, while also providing fault alerts and maintenance reminders.
- Remote generator control (start, mode switch)
- Real-time data display (current, voltage, power)
- Fuel level and remaining runtime monitoring
- Fault detection and alarm status
- Scheduled maintenance reminders
- Supports multiple Loncin generator models
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智能发电机是一款智能连接控制发电机的应用，通过蓝牙连接发电机，可以远程操作发电机，如启动、模式切换等功能，并能读取发电机的电流，电压，功率，电量，剩余油量，剩余运行时间。检测故障报警状态，定期保养提醒。 目前支持隆鑫多种不同型号的发电机。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Loncin GPE at every 3 months against JINOU Smart Socket's every 11 months. Loncin GPE also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
JINOU Smart Socket ships an update every 11 months, Loncin GPE every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JINOU Smart Socket | Loncin GPE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chongqing Jin'Ou Technology Development Co., Ltd. | 隆鑫通用动力股份有限公司 |
In-app purchases
JINOU Smart Socket
No in-app purchases
Loncin GPE
No in-app purchases
