Comparison

Gateway V1 vs intertechno Selection

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

Head to head
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

About

intertechno Selection

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Intertechno Selection - Nature meets IoT Intertechno Selection enables your existing home to become powerful. This means that all existing lamps, luminaires, blinds, and awnings can be made intelligent and smart. IFTTT integration and speech recognition: IFTTT It is possible to link Intertechno Selection to over 600 manufacturers and services via IFTTT plattform. Set IFTTT Triggers or IFTTT Actions via app. For example, this feature can be used to control Philips hue lights or your Spotify playlists. In general, intertechno Selection can get access to systems or services from third-party manufacturers and these also have access to intertechno Selection. Amazon Alexa All your devices can be controlled via Amazon Alexa app or voice commands. Apple devices This function is in the test phase but can already be used. Control your receivers using Apple devices. Timer und automation processes: Timer Create simple timers at a specific time on one or more days of the week, at sunrise +- offset, at sunset +- offset, or in a specific period. Both receivers and scenarios can be switched. Automation processes Create automation processes depending on the air temperature, air pressure, wind speed or the weather in general (rain, snow, thunderstorms, clear sky, cloudy, ...) and the currently active scenario (e.g. home). A link between several of these triggers is possible. For those who want more, one basic- and several secondary conditions can be set. Adapt transmitters: Keep control of your remote controls and sensors, such as motion detectors or magnetic switches, via app. Swipe left or right once to enable or disable their function. Vacation mode and emergency mode: Emergency Mode Your system can be addressed directly within a range of 10m even in case the internet and W-LAN fails. All remote controls and sensors are still available. Vacation mode Intertechno Selection takes over the presence simulation. Specify which receivers should be switched randomly on or off in case you are not at home.

Screenshots

Gateway V14 screens
intertechno Selection4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: intertechno Selection at every 4 weeks against Gateway V1's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Gateway V1 ships an update every 2 months, intertechno Selection every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and May 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Gateway V1 versus intertechno Selection: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGateway V1intertechno Selection
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews66.7% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIntelligent Digital Services GmbHIntertechno Funk-Technik GesmbH

In-app purchases

None

Gateway V1

No in-app purchases

None

intertechno Selection

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gateway V1 free?
Gateway V1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is intertechno Selection free?
intertechno Selection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gateway V1 or intertechno Selection have ads?
Neither Gateway V1 nor intertechno Selection shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gateway V1 or intertechno Selection?
Gateway V1 ships an update every 2 months, and intertechno Selection every 4 weeks. Most recently, Gateway V1 was updated on June 7, 2026 and intertechno Selection on May 28, 2026.

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