# Marshall Gateway vs Marshall・Bluetooth Connect

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Marshall Gateway | Marshall・Bluetooth Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marshall-gateway/id1065905995/reviews) | **[4.5 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marshallbluetooth-connect/id6754452970/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 29.6% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marshall Amplification plc](https://appshunter.io/developer/594116774) | [Stefan Lozan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848333375) |

## 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 Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marshallbluetooth-connect/id6754452970)

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.

**Highlights:** Customize EQ settings, Adjust volume and playback, Control multiple audio devices, Access noise control, Intuitive interface, Firmware updates

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Connect Device・Control Sound | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Connect Device・Control Sound | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Connect Device・Control Sound | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Connect Device・Control Sound | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Connect Device・Control Sound | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Connect Device・Control Sound | $19.99 | per month |
| Connect Device・Control Sound | $29.99 | per month |
| Connect Device・Control Sound | $39.99 | per year |
| Connect Device・Control Sound | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Marshall Gateway free?

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

### Is Marshall・Bluetooth Connect free?

Marshall・Bluetooth Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Marshall・Bluetooth Connect is rated higher. Marshall Gateway averages 3.7 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Marshall・Bluetooth Connect averages 4.5 from 25 ratings.

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

Neither Marshall Gateway nor Marshall・Bluetooth Connect shows ads.

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

Marshall Gateway ships an update every 3 months, and Marshall・Bluetooth Connect every 2 months. Most recently, Marshall Gateway was updated on September 8, 2026 and Marshall・Bluetooth Connect on September 23, 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.*