XTGateway vs nRF Wi
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.
nRF Wi
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The nRF7002 is a companion IC, providing seamless Wi-Fi connectivity and Wi-Fi-based locationing (SSID sniffing of local Wi-Fi hubs). It is designed to be used alongside Nordic’s existing nRF52® and nRF53® Series Bluetooth Systems-on-Chip (SoCs), and nRF91® Series cellular IoT Systems-in-Package (SiPs). The nRF7002 can also be used in conjunction with non-Nordic host devices. An nRF7002-based device, or a nRF7002 Development Kit (DK) is required. Key features: * Provisioning nRF7002 devices to Wi-Fi networks over BLE, Wi-Fi itself or NFC. * Reading device status, including Wi-Fi connection state. * Re-provisioning nRF7002 devices to a different network.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: XTGateway at every 3 weeks against nRF Wi's every 3 months. 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, nRF Wi every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XTGateway | nRF Wi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Lanke Xuntong Technology Co., Ltd. | Nordic Semiconductor ASA |
In-app purchases
XTGateway
No in-app purchases
nRF Wi
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is XTGateway free?
Is nRF Wi free?
Do XTGateway or nRF Wi have ads?
Which is updated more often, XTGateway or nRF Wi?
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