XTGateway vs OnDeck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ 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.
OnDeck
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OnDeck brings your entire aquatics operation into one place โ chemical logging, MAHC compliance, staff certifications, incident reports, and lifeguard evaluations โ built for the people on the pool deck, not a back office. No paper. No lost logs. No shared logins. Every chemical reading, every incident report, every checklist is digital, searchable, and tied to a verified staff member โ so when an inspector asks who did what and when, you have the answer. WHY AQUATICS TEAMS RUN ON ONDECK Digital chemical logs Replace the clipboard. Record chlorine, pH, alkalinity, temperature and more with timestamp-verified entries, a built-in dosing calculator, and instant alerts when a reading falls out of range โ so you act before it becomes a safety or compliance problem. Built for compliance Designed around real health-department and Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) requirements, including monthly controller interlock testing. Exportable logs and audit trails are formatted for inspections, so nothing slips through the cracks. Every entry has an owner Staff identity is verified on every submission โ on a personal iPhone or a shared pool-deck iPad. No anonymous entries, no shared credentials. Directors can trace any record back to the person, device, and time it was created. Certifications that don't lapse Track lifeguard, CPR, and first-aid certifications with expiration tracking, so you know who's current and who's coming due before it's a staffing problem. Incidents, evaluations, and zones Log incident reports, run lifeguard skill evaluations with a built-in stopwatch, and manage zone coverage โ all from your phone or iPad. Director-ready reporting A real-time view of facility activity, out-of-range alerts, and one-tap exports formatted for health-department inspections. BUILT FOR IPHONE AND IPAD A native, adaptive interface: a focused stack on iPhone, a sidebar-and-detail layout on iPad. Sign in once with a secure magic link and unlock with Face ID or Touch ID. Keep working when the signal drops โ entries queue offline and sync automatically when you reconnect. SECURITY FIRST No passwords to share or forget โ sign in with a single-use magic link. Your data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Role-based access means directors see everything and staff see only their own work. Built for the teams that run pools โ YMCAs, parks & recreation departments, waterparks, swim schools, camps, and university aquatics. OnDeck is a multi-tenant platform for aquatics facilities. Your records belong to your organization. An OnDeck account, provided by your facility, is required to sign in.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: OnDeck at 4 against XTGateway's 2. XTGateway's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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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, OnDeck fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XTGateway | OnDeck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV โ better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 โ better | 26.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Lanke Xuntong Technology Co., Ltd. | Karen O'Brien |
In-app purchases
XTGateway
No in-app purchases
OnDeck
No in-app purchases









