Comparison

Gateway V1 vs RIoT System

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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,  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

About

RIoT System

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Take full control of your outdoor electrical installations with the RIoT System app—the ultimate solution for wireless automation. This app empowers you to switch your electrical devices effortlessly from anywhere via your smartphone. Designed to integrate seamlessly with the RIoT System, a 4-relay wireless switching system manufactured by RF Solutions in the UK. Key Benefits: Convenience at Your Fingertips: Operate outdoor lighting, gates, garage doors and more with a simple tap on your smart phone, no matter where you are. Time-Saving Automations: Streamline switching with location-specific event timers that auto switch outputs ON and OFF, based on set times, dawn or dusk. Enhanced Security: Gain peace of mind with a secure, interference-free wireless system built using advanced RF and WiFi technology. Professional Integration: Designed for easy installation by qualified electricians, ensuring a hassle-free setup, as well as easy control by the end user. Versatile Applications: Ideal for homes, businesses and industrial environments, providing flexible control for a wide range of electrical applications. Whether you’re upgrading a smart home, optimising an outdoor space or streamlining industrial operations, the RIoT System app offers unparalleled app control. Simplify switching of lighting, gates, doors and more with the power of wireless switching—download now and unlock the full potential of the RIoT Wireless Switching System.

Screenshots

Gateway V14 screens
RIoT System4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Gateway V1 at 3 against RIoT System's 1. Gateway V1 also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · 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, RIoT System every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Gateway V1 versus RIoT System: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGateway V1RIoT System
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIntelligent Digital Services GmbHRF Solutions Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Gateway V1

No in-app purchases

None

RIoT System

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gateway V1 free?
Gateway V1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RIoT System free?
RIoT System is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gateway V1 or RIoT System have ads?
Neither Gateway V1 nor RIoT System shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gateway V1 or RIoT System?
Gateway V1 ships an update every 2 months, and RIoT System every 3 months. Most recently, Gateway V1 was updated on October 29, 2026 and RIoT System on October 27, 2026.

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