Comparison

HQAM Remote vs Smart Gate RC

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

Head to head

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About

HQAM Remote

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With this app you have the possibility to control your device at one finger touch via the new HQAM Remote application of your smartphone. Just integrate your HQAM-Smart modul right into your device and connect it with your smart device. HQAM Remote allow you to easily open or close your garage door or home lighting from anywhere with your smartphone or tablet with a range up to 20 meters. For HQAM Remote smartphone control you need the newest smart modul, the HQAM-Smart.

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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 più di 700 diversi radiocomandi Gestione e controllo accessi direttamente dall’app Alimentato a batterie

Screenshots

HQAM Remote3 screens

Smart Gate RC1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HQAM Remote at every 4 months against Smart Gate RC's every 16 months. HQAM Remote also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 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

HQAM Remote ships an update every 4 months, Smart Gate RC every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

HQAM Remote versus Smart Gate RC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	HQAM Remote	Smart Gate RC
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 4 months — better	Every 16 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch	iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS	11.0 — better	13.0
Further details — not scored
Size	40 MB	26 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Dickert Electronic GmbH	1Control

In-app purchases

None

HQAM Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Smart Gate RC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HQAM Remote free?

HQAM Remote 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 HQAM Remote or Smart Gate RC have ads?

Neither HQAM Remote nor Smart Gate RC shows ads.

Which is updated more often, HQAM Remote or Smart Gate RC?

HQAM Remote ships an update every 4 months, and Smart Gate RC every 16 months. Most recently, HQAM Remote was updated on October 26, 2026 and Smart Gate RC on October 27, 2026.