AqWiFi vs GateRelay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AqWiFi
This utility app enables remote monitoring of residential groundwater pumps and variable frequency drives. It provides live and historical system data, including pump status, motor parameters, and fault notifications. Users can access data locally or via the cloud for comprehensive system performance tracking.
- Pump and motor status monitoring
- System parameter tracking (speed, current, voltage)
- Fault notification and history
- Critical parameter trend analysis
- Live cloud data access
- Local offline data access
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Xylem Inc. has created the AqWifi mobile app as a dedicated resource to provide remote monitoring of residential ground water pumps and variable frequency drive, specifically the Aquavar SOLO2. This app will provide live and historic data of the installed system. Some of the key highlights of this app include: · Pump and motor status · System parameters such as motor speed, motor current draw and input voltage. · Fault notification and history · Trends of critical parameters to show system performance The online functionality will connect to the AqWifi cloud in order to process live data from anywhere. The offline functionality will allow the user to check device data locally.
GateRelay
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AqWiFi at none against GateRelay's 2. AqWiFi also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). GateRelay's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support 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. GateRelay sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. AqWiFi asks for nothing beyond the download.
AqWiFi ships an update every 3 months, GateRelay every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AqWiFi | GateRelay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Xylem Inc. | George Alexandrou |
In-app purchases
AqWiFi
No in-app purchases
GateRelay
- GateRelay Basic$3.99
- GateRelay Pro$9.99
