Comparison

RIB Gate vs BallanNET

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

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.

Highlights
  • Connects to smart home devices
  • Cloud server integration
  • User and administrator configuration
  • Scenario definition
  • Secure data transmission
  • Privacy protection
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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

RIB Gate4 screens
BallanNET4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RIB Gate sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. BallanNET asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RIB Gate ships an update every 6 weeks, BallanNET monthly. Both last shipped on September 8, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
RIB Gate versus BallanNET: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRIB GateBallanNET
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperR.I.B. SrlBallan S.p.A.

Customer experience

RIB Gate

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

BallanNET

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

BallanNET

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RIB Gate free?
RIB Gate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BallanNET free?
BallanNET is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RIB Gate or BallanNET have ads?
Neither RIB Gate nor BallanNET shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RIB Gate or BallanNET?
RIB Gate ships an update every 6 weeks, and BallanNET monthly. Most recently, RIB Gate was updated on September 8, 2026 and BallanNET on September 8, 2026.

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