XTGateway vs AF
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.
AF
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For AF-21 & P-901 IoTStation message receiving.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: XTGateway at every 3 weeks against AF's every 38 months. AF's advantage is iOS requirement (16.2 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, AF every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XTGateway | AF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 38 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 140 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Lanke Xuntong Technology Co., Ltd. | john Cheng |
In-app purchases
XTGateway
No in-app purchases
AF
No in-app purchases
