Comparison

GSMS Remote Control vs GateRelay

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

Head to head
About

GSMS Remote Control

Features
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This app is used with our products for remote control of electrical equipment that you can buy at www.gsm-start.com. Please note that the app uses SMS to control the unit and that every SMS that is sent by the app will be charged by your operator just as a regular SMS. GSM-start, a part of Pierr Automatik AB.

About

GateRelay

Features
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Take control of your gates, barriers, and shutters with GateRelay. GateRelay is a smart and simple control app that helps you manage compatible GSM gate controllers in one place. Open devices quickly, manage access, adjust settings, and keep important actions easy to review. With GateRelay, you can: • Open gates, barriers, and roller shutters quickly • Manage multiple compatible devices in one app • Control user access with admin and user views • Add, edit, and organize device users • Adjust device settings and operational behavior • Review recent activity and device logs • Use smart arrival reminders with geofence alerts • Tap the arrival notification to open your gate instantly Supported RTU models: • RTU5015 • RTU5015 Plus • RTU5024 • RTU5025 • RTU5034 Whether you are managing access for your home, office, parking barrier, or shutter installation, GateRelay helps make GSM gate control faster, smarter, and easier. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GSMS Remote Control4 screens
GateRelay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GSMS Remote Control at none against GateRelay's 1. GSMS Remote Control also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). GateRelay's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. GateRelay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GSMS Remote Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GSMS Remote Control ships an update every 4 months, GateRelay every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
GSMS Remote Control versus GateRelay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGSMS Remote ControlGateRelay
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPierr Automatik ABGeorge Alexandrou

In-app purchases

None

GSMS Remote Control

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GateRelay

One-time1
  • GateRelay Pro$9.99

Questions

Is GSMS Remote Control free?
GSMS Remote Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GateRelay free?
GateRelay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GSMS Remote Control or GateRelay have ads?
Neither GSMS Remote Control nor GateRelay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GSMS Remote Control or GateRelay?
GSMS Remote Control ships an update every 4 months, and GateRelay every 9 days. Most recently, GSMS Remote Control was updated on October 7, 2026 and GateRelay on October 18, 2026.

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