ST SmartControl vs Smart Gate RC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ST SmartControl
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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.
Smart Gate RC
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Con lβapp SmartGateRC puoi gestire il tuo dispositivo Smart Gate Remote Control per aprire cancelli e garage direttamente dal tuo smartphone, condividere lβaccesso di casa con amici e parenti, oppure al lavoro con colleghi e dipendenti. SmartGateRC Apri Cancello e Garage con lo smarthphone Dispositivo senza fili Compatibile con piΓΉ di 700 diversi radiocomandi Gestione e controllo accessi direttamente dallβapp Alimentato a batterie
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ST SmartControl at 11.0 against Smart Gate RC's 13.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ST SmartControl ships an update every 9 months, Smart Gate RC every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ST SmartControl | Smart Gate RC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months β better | Every 16 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 β better | 13.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Startec srl | 1Control |
In-app purchases
ST SmartControl
No in-app purchases
Smart Gate RC
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ST SmartControl free?
Is Smart Gate RC free?
Do ST SmartControl or Smart Gate RC have ads?
Which is updated more often, ST SmartControl or Smart Gate RC?
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