Marshall Gateway vs Marshall・Bluetooth Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Marshall Gateway
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.
- Bluetooth LE amplifier control
- Real-time setting adjustments
- Cloud preset saving
- Preset sharing
- Online preset discovery
- Community preset access
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Take control of your Marshall CODE Series guitar amplifier with Marshall Gateway. Connect using Bluetooth LE for real-time control of your amplifier settings. Save all of your presets to the Marshall Cloud for access on any of your devices and share them with friends or publish them to the Marshall CODE community. Search and play on-line presets directly in Gateway.
Marshall・Bluetooth Connect
Customize your audio experience by controlling speakers and headphones. Adjust volume, fine-tune sound with an equalizer, and switch between multiple devices. Offers noise control features for supported headphones.
- Customize EQ settings
- Adjust volume and playback
- Control multiple audio devices
- Access noise control
- Intuitive interface
- Firmware updates
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Enjoy a simple way to manage your Marshall audio devices and personalize your listening experience. Control your speakers and headphones an get access to essential sound settings. Key Features: - Customize EQ settings to shape your sound - Adjust volume and playback directly in the app - Connect and control multiple audio devices - Access noise control features for supported headphones - Stay updated with the latest firmware and improvements - Clean and intuitive interface for easy everyday use - Compatible with a wide range of Marshall audio products Take control of your sound with a modern app built to make Marshall audio feel even more personal and convenient. Disclaimer: Our app does not claim to be the Marshall brand. We simply provide access to compatible Bluetooth connectivity and audio control features. Responsibility for the use of connected devices and related actions lies with the user. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16-T_SlzUBAp9oBSU_aU5hRdNiGK0r1EaGv21mFTANW0/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Gsa65rW8aeqb4Co0x7f2n9E86OfNZoXfComz_CgiA14/edit?usp=sharing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Marshall・Bluetooth Connect at 4.5 against Marshall Gateway's 3.7. Marshall・Bluetooth Connect also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 30%). Marshall Gateway's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Marshall・Bluetooth Connect sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Marshall Gateway asks for nothing beyond the download.
Marshall・Bluetooth Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Marshall Gateway's written reviews are positive against 67% of Marshall・Bluetooth Connect's.
Marshall Gateway ships an update every 3 months, Marshall・Bluetooth Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Marshall Gateway | Marshall・Bluetooth Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (33 ratings) | 4.5 (25 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.6% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | 25 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marshall Amplification plc | Stefan Lozan |
Customer experience
Marshall Gateway
Marshall・Bluetooth Connect
Bugs and requests
Marshall Gateway
Reported bugs
14 issues- 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
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- Firmware update compatibility issues
- App crashes on iPad Air and other tablets
- Pairing requires manual 'forget device' process every session
- Email verification not working for account creation
- Preset data loss after disconnection
- Unreadable text display after reinstallation
- App freezes during preset editing
- Incompatibility with iPhone 12 and iOS 14+
- Bluetooth range extremely limited (2 feet)
Requested features
13 requests- 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
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- Ability to use compressor with distortion/overdrive
- Footswitch programming from app
- Restore tuner and playback features
- Better documentation and pairing instructions
- Preset organization by numerical or alphabetical order
- Improved visual identification of amp models and effects
- VoiceOver accessibility support
- Separate Bluetooth playback volume control
Marshall・Bluetooth Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Marshall Gateway
No in-app purchases
Marshall・Bluetooth Connect
- Connect Device・Control Sound$5.997 Days
- Connect Device・Control Sound$6.997 Days
- Connect Device・Control Sound3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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- Connect Device・Control Sound3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Connect Device・Control Sound3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Connect Device・Control Sound$19.991 Month
- Connect Device・Control Sound3 Days trial$29.991 Month
- Connect Device・Control Sound$39.991 Year
- Connect Device・Control Sound$49.991 Year
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