RIB Gate vs Plain
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
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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.
Plain
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This app allows Wifi/BLE communication with Navel Plus Micronova IoT modules. This way it is possible to remotely or locally control the pellet stove connected to the Navel Plus. The supported functions are: Turning on/off Setting the room temperature Setting the main ventilation Setting the duct ventilation Setting the power Setting the daily and weekly timer function
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plain at none against RIB Gate's 4. Plain also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. RIB Gate sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Plain asks for nothing beyond the download.
RIB Gate ships an update every 6 weeks, Plain every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RIB Gate | Plain |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | R.I.B. Srl | MICRONOVA SRL |
In-app purchases
RIB Gate
- 10 authorizations$8.99
- 30 authorizations$22.99
- 50 authorizations$35.99
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- 100 authorizations$64.99
Plain
No in-app purchases
