XTGateway vs eSmartLight
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
XTGateway
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A IoT gateway is a crucial device that connects Bluetooth devices to the Internet. It can convert data from Bluetooth devices into Internet protocols, enabling remote control and data analysis of devices. It is widely used in smart homes, healthcare, industrial automation, and other fields, providing users with more convenient and intelligent living and working experiences.
eSmartLight
Control smart switches and manage your smart home devices through a BLE Mesh connection. This application allows for seamless integration with your eLinkSmart products, offering a convenient way to manage your home environment.
- BLE Mesh smart home client
- Control smart switches
- Manage eLinkSmart devices
- Close to life integration
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eSmartLight is a BLE Mesh smart home mobile client software under eLinkSmart, which is close to life. You can control the smart switch through the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: XTGateway at every 3 weeks against eSmartLight's every 2 months. eSmartLight's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
XTGateway ships an update every 3 weeks, eSmartLight every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XTGateway | eSmartLight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Lanke Xuntong Technology Co., Ltd. | Shenzhen Elink Smart Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
XTGateway
No in-app purchases
eSmartLight
No in-app purchases
