Gateway V1 vs smart IoT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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, random) - Radio 433MHz / 866MHz, infrared, WiFi devices can be linked together e.g. - Radio switches switch radio sockets, WiFi sockets and / or 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 / off again at sunrise Requirement: IDS Core Gateway V1 - SW V1.0.16 or higher Tasmota - SW 6.6.0 or higher
smart IoT
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Technology makes life better 1. Remote control: control home appliances from anywhere 2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices with one App 3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: One tap to share devices among family members 5. Easy connection: easily and quickly connect App to devices
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Gateway V1 at every 2 months against smart IoT's every 24 months. smart IoT's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Gateway V1 ships an update every 2 months, smart IoT every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gateway V1 | smart IoT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 24 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 190 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Intelligent Digital Services GmbH | 汉军 唐 |
In-app purchases
Gateway V1
No in-app purchases
smart IoT
No in-app purchases
