RIB Gate vs BallanNET
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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.
BallanNET
This application connects to smart home devices through a cloud server and dedicated hardware. It allows users to configure administrators and multiple users, define usage scenarios, and manage device communication securely.
- Connects to smart home devices
- Cloud server integration
- User and administrator configuration
- Scenario definition
- Secure data transmission
- Privacy protection
Read full descriptionHide full description
Il sistema BallanNET è costituito da accessori hardware (BallanNET HUB e RIOB), un BallanNET cloud-server e da un’applicazione (BallanNET app) per Smartphone. BallanNET app instaura connessioni mediante BallanNET cloud-server con gli BallanNET HUB, i quali dialogano via radio (in modo bidirezionale in protocollo di codifica dedicato) con i dispositivi periferici RIOB. BallanNET HUB richiede la presenza di una connessione internet con WiFi 2.4GHz. BallanNET app consente di configurare un amministratore e più utenti e di definire scenari di utilizzo. Per proteggere l'integrità e la riservatezza dei dati scambiati, BallanNET si avvale del protocollo HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) e di un protocollo criptografico dedicato. Per tutelare la privacy dell’utente il BallanNET cloud-server conserverà solamente un nome, una password e un codice generato da BallanNET app detto BallanNET code. Il nome utente e la password sono di fantasia e costituiscono l’account dell’utente stesso: reinserendo tali credenziali e il BallanNET code in un nuovo smartphone il precedente smartphone sarà disabilitato.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BallanNET at 100% against RIB Gate's 20%. BallanNET also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. RIB Gate sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. BallanNET asks for nothing beyond the download.
RIB Gate ships an update every 6 weeks, BallanNET monthly. Both last shipped on September 8, 2026.
| Parameter | RIB Gate | BallanNET |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | R.I.B. Srl | Ballan S.p.A. |
Customer experience
RIB Gate
BallanNET
In-app purchases
RIB Gate
- 10 authorizations$8.99
- 30 authorizations$22.99
- 50 authorizations$35.99
Show 1 moreShow fewer
- 100 authorizations$64.99
BallanNET
No in-app purchases









