Smart Gateway App vs Arpha
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart Gateway App
Remotely manage your home automation system, controlling lighting, blinds, temperature, security, and video cameras. Monitor energy consumption, set timers, and manage irrigation. Requires a Smart Gateway and an annual fee.
- Remote control of lighting and blinds
- Temperature and humidity monitoring
- Anti-intrusion system management
- Video camera access
- Energy consumption tracking
- Timer and logic function settings
- Irrigation control
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Thanks to Smart Gateway APP the management of the home automation system is simple and intuitive, with the ability to remotely control lighting, blinds and shutters, scenarios, temperature and humidity in every room, anti-intrusion system and video cameras. The new Gewiss APP also allows you to check the energy consumption of your home at any time, as well as setting timers, logic functions, load control and irrigation. In order to work, the APP requires the presence of a Gewiss Smart Gateway connected to the home automation system and the payment of an annual fee. The APP configuration is made using the online GEWISS IoT Configurator software, which can be accessed visiting gewiss.com in the "Services/Software/Smart Gateway APP" section.”
Arpha
Control home appliances remotely and manage multiple devices with ease. Set timers for automated functions and share device access with family members. Connect quickly and enjoy smart living.
- Remote appliance control
- Simultaneous device management
- Automated timer functions
- Device sharing with family
- Easy device connection
- Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant compatible
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Arpha – Your Complete Smart Home Security System. Note that this app is compatible with specific models. Please use the QR Code supplied with the box. Protect your home inside and out with Arpha, the all-in-one app that connects and controls your Arpha smart locks, video doorbells, indoor cameras, outdoor cameras, and solar-powered security devices. Monitor what matters most with instant alerts, live video, and intelligent detection powered by the Tuya smart home platform. From unlocking your door with your palm, face, or fingerprint, to viewing your front door through a dual-camera video doorbell, Arpha keeps every corner of your home within reach — anytime, anywhere. What you can do with the Arpha App: •Get real-time alerts for motion, door activity, and visitors •Watch live video and communicate with guests via two-way audio •Control smart locks, doorbells, cameras, and sensors from one place •Share access and manage multiple devices or locations •Set automation routines and customized notifications •Enjoy effortless setup with Tuya’s powerful cloud platform Whether you're at home or halfway around the world, Arpha keeps your world secure, connected, and always in sight. Products using this platform include: GF-7, J1, K1, M1, N1, Q1, Q2, T1, X1, X3, X6, Z1, Z2, Aurora, DF, D180, D280, SP300, D289, T229, AL501, P160, K03, B01
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Arpha at 3.5 against Smart Gateway App's 3.0. Arpha also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (30 vs 1). Smart Gateway App's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Arpha holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arpha has 30 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of Smart Gateway App's written reviews are positive against 10% of Arpha's.
Smart Gateway App ships an update every 3 months, Arpha every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart Gateway App | Arpha |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 3.5 (30 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 5.9% of reviews | 10.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 30 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 266 MB | 189 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | GEWISS | Fuwei Global Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Smart Gateway App
Arpha
In-app purchases
Smart Gateway App
No in-app purchases
Arpha
No in-app purchases
