Comparison

RIB Gate vs AVE Intercom

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

Head to head
About

RIB Gate

Control one or more automation systems, including gates and electric locks, remotely and securely. Manage access for family and friends, and monitor system status in real-time. Offers scheduled access and geolocation-based automatic opening.

Highlights
  • Control gates via Bluetooth or Internet
  • Check real-time gate status
  • Share access with others
  • Enable automatic opening via geolocation
  • Schedule access times
  • Monitor system usage
Features
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RIB Gate is the official app from RIB to easily, quickly, and securely control one or more automation systems (even non-RIB) equipped with the APP+ electronic board. What you can do with RIB Gate: The APP+ board is a Bluetooth module expandable with “Clock”, “Wi-Fi”, and “RJ45” modules to control any automation control unit, even a simple electric lock. With your smartphone, Apple Watch, or tablet you can: • Open, close, or stop automation via Bluetooth or Internet • Check the real-time status (open or closed) • Share access with family, friends, or collaborators • Enable automatic opening through geolocation at a customizable distance Security and control: The administrator can revoke access at any time, schedule allowed days and times using the Clock module, and monitor system usage. Remote access and support: With the Wi-Fi or RJ45 modules, remote access is available worldwide, and the installer can perform secure remote support.

About

AVE Intercom

Control your smart video intercom system remotely. Answer calls, open gates and doors, and receive notifications from anywhere in the world. Requires compatible AVE DOMINA SMART IoT hardware.

Highlights
  • Answer video calls remotely
  • Open gates and doors
  • Receive notifications
  • Remote access from anywhere
  • Check gate status
Features
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Grazie a "AVE Intercom" di AVE avrai a portata di mano tutte le principali funzionalità del tuo videocitofono della gamma DOMINA SMART IoT. Potrai quindi rispondere, aprire il cancello o la porta mentre sei comodamente seduto sul tuo divano, a lavoro o in qualsiasi altra parte del mondo, ma non solo. Con “AVE Intercom” puoi aprire il cancelletto senza usare le chiavi quando arrivi a casa ed essere avvisato mediante notifica se qualcuno lo ha dimenticato aperto. Per l'utilizzo dell'APP è necessario disporre del nuovo videocitofono AVE DOMINA SMART IoT e della relativa postazione interna touch screen cod.TS10..-V.

Screenshots

RIB Gate4 screens
AVE Intercom3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AVE Intercom at none against RIB Gate's 4. AVE Intercom also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). RIB Gate's advantage is review sentiment (20% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, monetization model 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. RIB Gate sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. AVE Intercom asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RIB Gate ships an update every 6 weeks, AVE Intercom every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
RIB Gate versus AVE Intercom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRIB GateAVE Intercom
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperR.I.B. SrlAve s.p.a.

Customer experience

RIB Gate

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

AVE Intercom

Written reviews13 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

RIB Gate

One-time4
  • 10 authorizations$8.99
  • 30 authorizations$22.99
  • 50 authorizations$35.99
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  • 100 authorizations$64.99
None

AVE Intercom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RIB Gate free?
RIB Gate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AVE Intercom free?
AVE Intercom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RIB Gate or AVE Intercom have ads?
Neither RIB Gate nor AVE Intercom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RIB Gate or AVE Intercom?
RIB Gate ships an update every 6 weeks, and AVE Intercom every 4 months. Most recently, RIB Gate was updated on October 9, 2026 and AVE Intercom on October 17, 2026.

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