Comparison

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.

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

Smart Gate RC

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Con l’app SmartGateRC puoi gestire il tuo dispositivo Smart Gate Remote Control per aprire cancelli e garage direttamente dal tuo smartphone, condividere l’accesso 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 dall’app Alimentato a batterie

Screenshots

ST SmartControl4 screens
Smart Gate RC1 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· 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, Smart Gate RC every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
ST SmartControl versus Smart Gate RC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterST SmartControlSmart Gate RC
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 months β€” betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better13.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size57 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStartec srl1Control

In-app purchases

None

ST SmartControl

No in-app purchases

None

Smart Gate RC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ST SmartControl free?
ST SmartControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Gate RC free?
Smart Gate RC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ST SmartControl or Smart Gate RC have ads?
Neither ST SmartControl nor Smart Gate RC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ST SmartControl or Smart Gate RC?
ST SmartControl ships an update every 9 months, and Smart Gate RC every 16 months. Most recently, ST SmartControl was updated on October 8, 2026 and Smart Gate RC on October 6, 2026.

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