Comparison

Scholli vs Gateway V1

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

Head to head
About

Scholli

Control Shelly smart home devices directly from your phone without needing an internet connection or sharing your data. This app offers local control for a wide range of Shelly products, including relays, dimmers, and color bulbs.

Highlights
  • Cloud-free Shelly device control
  • No registration or data collection
  • Supports Shelly 1, 1PM, 2.5
  • Control RGBW2, Dimmer, Plug
  • Manage Shelly Bulbs and Duo
Features
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Control Shelly devices locally without cloud, registration or any kind of data collection. Currently supported and tested: --- API v1 --- β€’ Shelly 1 β€’ Shelly 1PM β€’ Shelly 2.5: relay mode β€’ Shelly 2.5: roller shutter mode β€’ Shelly RGBW2: color mode β€’ Shelly RGBW2: white mode β€’ Shelly Dimmer β€’ Shelly Plug β€’ Shelly Plug S β€’ Shelly Bulb: color mode β€’ Shelly Bulb: white mode β€’ Shelly Duo β€’ Shelly Vintage A60 β€’ Shelly Vintage G125 --- API v2 --- β€’ Shelly 2PM Gen3: switch & cover β€’ Shelly Plus 2PM Gen4: switch & cover β€’ Shelly Pro 4PM β€’ Shelly Dimmer Gen3 β€’ Shelly Plus Plug S β€’ Shelly Power Strip 4 Gen4 β€’ Shelly Pro3EM: atleast detected as Shelly, settings accessible via 'Devices' page

About

Gateway V1

Control smart home devices and Tasmota-compatible hardware from your local network. Adjust settings, integrate new devices, and automate operations with custom timers and routines.

Highlights
  • Local device settings
  • Smart home device integration
  • Device switching via IR commands
  • Energy consumption display
  • Customizable timers and routines
  • Link radio, infrared, and WiFi devices
Features
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The app enables easy access to your IDS Core "Gateway V1" device to make settings and operation of connected Smart Home devices, devices with "Tasmota" SW can also be controlled. The "Gateway V1" / "Tasmota" devices are automatically found in the local network and the following functions are then available: - Make local settings (time, language, WiFi ...) - Integration of new compatible smart home devices (switch sockets / sensors) - Switching of taught-in devices (e.g. switch sockets / via IR commands to TV, AV devices) - Consumption / energy display of compatible devices (switch sockets) - Establish routines - Timer (single, weekdays, sunrise and sunset, temperature, humidity,Β  random) - Radio 433MHz / 866MHz, infrared, WiFi devices can be linked together e.g. - Radio switches switch radio sockets, WiFi sockets and / orΒ  send IR commands to the TV / AV receiver - IR remote control switches radio-controlled socket, WiFi socket - The timer switches the outdoor lighting on at sunset / offΒ  again at sunrise Requirement: IDS Core Gateway V1 - SW V1.0.16 or higher Tasmota - SW 6.6.0 or higher

Screenshots

Scholli2 screens
Gateway V14 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scholli at 100% against Gateway V1's 67%. Scholli also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scholli ships an update every 6 weeks, Gateway V1 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Scholli versus Gateway V1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScholliGateway V1
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews β€” better66.7% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better14.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin PolletIntelligent Digital Services GmbH

Customer experience

Scholli

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Gateway V1

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Scholli

No in-app purchases

None

Gateway V1

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scholli free?
Scholli is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gateway V1 free?
Gateway V1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scholli or Gateway V1 have ads?
Neither Scholli nor Gateway V1 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scholli or Gateway V1?
Scholli ships an update every 6 weeks, and Gateway V1 every 2 months. Most recently, Scholli was updated on October 24, 2026 and Gateway V1 on October 12, 2026.

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