Scholli vs Gateway V1
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Scholli | Gateway V1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews β better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks β better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 β better | 14.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Martin Pollet | Intelligent Digital Services GmbH |
Customer experience
Scholli
Gateway V1
In-app purchases
Scholli
No in-app purchases
Gateway V1
No in-app purchases








