Comparison

Gateway V1 vs DR

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

DR

Features
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DR-NetTools is a focused, no-bloat toolkit for engineers, network admins and power users who need real diagnostics on the go. Run a fast Ping, measure packet loss with MTR, trace a path across the public internet, scan a local subnet for live hosts and dig into DNS β€” all from a single, polished app. Tools included: β€’ Network diagnostics: Ping, Hosts in range, Network Map, Host Monitor, TCP Ports, Wake on LAN, Speed Test β€’ Addresses & domains: DNS, Reverse DNS, DNS Propagation, GeoIP, Whois, mDNS / Bonjour service discovery β€’ Traceroute: Traceroute, MTR β€’ Remote services: SSH client with built-in terminal, SSL / TLS certificate inspector β€’ Calculators: IPv4 Subnet Calculator, IPv6 Calculator, IPv6 Subnet Divider β€’ Current Status: public IP, interfaces, gateways, DNS resolvers β€” all in one glance Full IPv6 support β€” paste any literal address (including bracketed forms with a port) directly into any tool. No reformatting required. Designed for clarity: every screen shows technical-level output without burying it in marketing copy. iPhone and iPad share the same polished glass UI with read-through blur and clean monospaced typography for results. No accounts. No personal data sold or shared. An optional Pro upgrade unlocks unlimited results, removes ads and supports development. Built by DR-Online for engineers who actually use these tools daily. Privacy Policy: https://www.dr-online.pl/privacy_policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Gateway V14 screens
DR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gateway V1 at none against DR's 2. Gateway V1 also leads on ads (none vs shown). DR's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. DR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Gateway V1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gateway V1 ships an update every 2 months, DR fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Gateway V1 versus DR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGateway V1DR
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews66.7% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 β€” better15.3
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIntelligent Digital Services GmbHDR-Online Sp. z o.o.

In-app purchases

None

Gateway V1

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DR

Subscriptions1
  • DR-NetTools Pro$0.997 Days
One-time1
  • DR-NetTools Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Gateway V1 free?
Gateway V1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DR free?
DR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gateway V1 or DR have ads?
DR shows ads; Gateway V1 does not.
Which is updated more often, Gateway V1 or DR?
Gateway V1 ships an update every 2 months, and DR fortnightly. Most recently, Gateway V1 was updated on October 12, 2026 and DR on September 18, 2026.

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