Comparison

ST SmartControl vs BGates BUSINESS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ST SmartControl

Features
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ST SmartControl is a smartphone app and a Wi-Fi radio receiver that allows the smartphone to act as a remote control. Using the smartphone Wi-Fi, the app orders the appropriate radio receiver to execute the command. Once the app is launched, a virtual remote control is visible on the smartphone display. To activate the automation, just press the corresponding button, like a traditional remote control. The app will give a signal of its correct functioning by means of a virtual LED signal. It's easy to use and anyone can do it, in fact you just need to be able to use a smartphone. It is a virtual remote control to operate doors, gates, garages, or any kind automation. On first use: Install the WI-FI receiver. Download the app. Configure the type of automation. Launch the app on your smartphone. Operational use: Start the app and press the virtual button visible on the smartphone screen to activate the corresponding automation. ST SmartControl allows you to use the same device to operate several gates or automations configured to them and allows you to maintain the receiving system/electronic control unit in case of loss or theft of the remote control. In fact in these cases you just need to lock the smartphone. ST SmartControl means zero maintenance cost, it is environmentally friendly, no printed circuit boards, and no batteries to replacing.

About

BGates BUSINESS

This utility app allows users to access BGates PRO devices via SMS links or Bluetooth. It facilitates communication with device administrators for seamless operation.

Highlights
  • Connect to BGates PRO devices
  • Open links via SMS
  • Utilize GSM for communication
  • Nearby Bluetooth access
  • Device administrator communication
Features
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BGates Business works with BGates PRO devices. Users receiving links via SMS from the device administrator will be able to open both via GSM with a free phone and nearby via Bluetooth

Screenshots

ST SmartControl4 screens
BGates BUSINESS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ST SmartControl at every 9 months against BGates BUSINESS's every 33 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ST SmartControl ships an update every 9 months, BGates BUSINESS every 33 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
ST SmartControl versus BGates BUSINESS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterST SmartControlBGates BUSINESS
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 9 months โ€” betterEvery 33 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationโ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS11.0 โ€” better12.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size57 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStartec srlBusiness Gates Srl

In-app purchases

None

ST SmartControl

No in-app purchases

None

BGates BUSINESS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ST SmartControl free?
ST SmartControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BGates BUSINESS free?
BGates BUSINESS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ST SmartControl or BGates BUSINESS have ads?
Neither ST SmartControl nor BGates BUSINESS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ST SmartControl or BGates BUSINESS?
ST SmartControl ships an update every 9 months, and BGates BUSINESS every 33 months. Most recently, ST SmartControl was updated on October 26, 2026 and BGates BUSINESS on November 2, 2026.

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