Comparison

Smart Gateway App vs Smonet Security

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.”

About

Smonet Security

Features
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1、Support the distribution network and access of intelligent devices such as door locks, doorbells and cameras 2、Support remote real-time monitoring and two-way voice intercom 3、Support sharing devices and remote authorisation of family members. 4、Support relevant configuration settings for devices

Screenshots

Smart Gateway App4 screens
Smonet Security4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Smonet Security at monthly against Smart Gateway App's every 3 months. Smart Gateway App's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Gateway App ships an update every 3 months, Smonet Security monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Smart Gateway App versus Smonet Security: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Gateway AppSmonet Security
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews5.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size266 MB123 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGEWISS东莞卡卡电子科技有限公司

In-app purchases

None

Smart Gateway App

No in-app purchases

None

Smonet Security

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Gateway App free?
Smart Gateway App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smonet Security free?
Smonet Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart Gateway App or Smonet Security have ads?
Neither Smart Gateway App nor Smonet Security shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Gateway App or Smonet Security?
Smart Gateway App ships an update every 3 months, and Smonet Security monthly. Most recently, Smart Gateway App was updated on June 1, 2026 and Smonet Security on September 15, 2026.

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