Marshall Gateway vs Marshall Connect Device
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 Connect Device
Control compatible Marshall audio devices, stream music from various sources, and customize sound settings. Manage playback, adjust equalizer, and fine-tune listening modes for an enhanced audio experience. This app is a collaborative project focused on audio software solutions and device support.
- Connect compatible audio devices wirelessly
- Stream audio from local files and sources
- Manage playback with a built-in player
- Adjust sound with equalizer and presets
- Customize listening settings like noise cancellation
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Control compatible Marshall audio devices from your phone in one place. Connect wirelessly, stream audio from supported sources, and adjust sound settings with a simple interface designed for everyday listening. Key Features: - Connect compatible audio devices using supported wireless connection methods - Stream audio from local files and supported media or music sources - Access recently played content for quicker listening - Manage playback from a built-in player - Fine-tune sound with equalizer controls and preset listening modes - Adjust listening settings such as noise cancellation, bass enhancement, and touch controls Manage your music and sound preferences more easily with convenient controls for connection, streaming, and audio customization. Disclaimer: This application is not the primary official Marshall application and is not intended to replace existing Marshall software products or services. The App is developed and operated as part of a collaborative project between Marshall and TON SEKTOR d.o.o., focused on audio-related software solutions, user experience enhancements, and compatible device support for Marshall products. 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. All necessary information about the app is available on our official website, including a dedicated support section and contact details. You can access it here: https://tonsektorapps.store/support Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: https://tonsektorapps.store/privacy https://tonsektorapps.store/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Marshall Connect Device at 5.0 against Marshall Gateway's 3.7. Marshall Connect Device also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Marshall Gateway's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (30% vs 0%). On price 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 Connect Device sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Marshall Gateway asks for nothing beyond the download.
Marshall Connect Device holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marshall Gateway has 33 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of Marshall Gateway's written reviews are positive against 0% of Marshall Connect Device's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Marshall Gateway ships an update every 3 months, Marshall Connect Device every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Marshall Gateway | Marshall Connect Device |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (33 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — 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 | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Marshall Amplification plc | TON SEKTOR d.o.o. |
Customer experience
Marshall Gateway
Marshall Connect Device
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 Connect Device
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Marshall Gateway
No in-app purchases
Marshall Connect Device
- Connect Marshall Device3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Connect Marshall Device$5.997 Days
Questions
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