# Marshall Gateway vs Marshall Bluetooth

The clearest difference is rating: Marshall Bluetooth at 4.8 against Marshall Gateway's 3.7. Marshall Bluetooth also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (15K vs 33). Marshall Gateway's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Marshall Bluetooth holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marshall Bluetooth has 15K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Marshall Gateway's written reviews are positive against 38% of Marshall Bluetooth's.

Marshall Gateway ships an update every 3 months, Marshall Bluetooth every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Marshall Gateway | Marshall Bluetooth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marshall-gateway/id1065905995/reviews) | **[4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marshall-bluetooth/id1351654161/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 29.6% of reviews | **37.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#134** |
| Size | 22 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Marshall Amplification plc](https://appshunter.io/developer/594116774) | [Marshall Group AB (publ)](https://appshunter.io/developer/592690279) |

## What reviewers say

### Marshall Gateway

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marshall-gateway/id1065905995)

Control your Marshall CODE Series guitar amplifier wirelessly via Bluetooth LE. Save and access your amplifier presets from the cloud, and discover new sounds from the community.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth LE amplifier control, Real-time setting adjustments, Cloud preset saving, Preset sharing, Online preset discovery, Community preset access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface when working properly
- 🎛️ Comprehensive amp parameter customization
- 💾 Ability to save and manage multiple presets
- 📱 Convenient mobile control of amp settings
- 🎵 Built-in tuner feature (in earlier versions)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Persistent Bluetooth connection issues
- 🔌 Unreliable app-to-amp connectivity
- ❌ Frequent disconnections during use
- ⚠️ App crashes and freezes
- 🔄 Requires constant reconnection attempts

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth connection drops frequently
- App fails to recognize amp despite Bluetooth connection
- Connection rejected error messages
- App won't launch on certain iOS versions
- Preset settings reset randomly when saved

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode orientation support
- iPad compatibility and multitasking features
- Bulk preset synchronization between amp and phone
- Auto-sync feature for amp and phone banks
- EQ controls in the app


### Marshall Bluetooth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marshall-bluetooth/id1351654161)

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Control your Marshall Bluetooth speakers and headphones remotely. Adjust volume, fine-tune audio with equalizers, and manage noise cancellation for a personalized listening experience. Enjoy enhanced control over your audio devices from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Remote volume control, Equalizer adjustments, Noise control for headphones, Connect multiple devices, Personalized audio settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great sound quality
- 👍 Comfortable and durable design
- 🎨 Stylish and iconic look
- 🔋 Good battery life

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with app
- 🔌 Firmware update problems
- 🤖 Unreliable app functionality
- 💤 Auto-off feature missing

**Reported bugs**

- App unable to detect connected devices
- Firmware update process freezes
- Inconsistent Bluetooth connectivity
- App crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Customizable EQ settings
- Stereo pairing support
- Volume control in app
- Better app stability and reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Marshall Gateway free?

Marshall Gateway is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Marshall Bluetooth free?

Marshall Bluetooth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Marshall Gateway or Marshall Bluetooth?

Marshall Bluetooth is rated higher. Marshall Gateway averages 3.7 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Marshall Bluetooth averages 4.8 from 15K ratings.

### Do Marshall Gateway or Marshall Bluetooth have ads?

Neither Marshall Gateway nor Marshall Bluetooth shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Marshall Gateway or Marshall Bluetooth?

Marshall Gateway ships an update every 3 months, and Marshall Bluetooth every 11 days. Most recently, Marshall Gateway was updated on September 8, 2026 and Marshall Bluetooth on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
