Comparison

Gateway V1 vs Moonraker Buddy

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

Moonraker Buddy

Monitor and manage multiple 3D printers remotely. View live dashboards, webcam streams, and receive smart notifications for print status and errors. Unlock full functionality with an in-app purchase to manage an entire farm of printers.

Highlights
  • Live printer dashboard
  • Webcam streaming
  • Smart print notifications
  • Multi-printer support
  • 3D bed-mesh visualization
  • G-code file management
  • Macro and device control
Features
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I created Moonraker Buddy after flashing my Flashforge printer with Zmod and finding that i did not like any of the available apps. I have tried to create a clean, easy to use and low cost app that allows you to monitor multiple Moonraker / Klipper printers at the same time. The free version allows you to add a single printer with limited funuctionality. For a small in-app purchase you can unlock the ability to add multiple printers and full functions. KEY FEATURES — Live dashboard with progress, temperatures, fan speeds, and current layer — Webcam streaming with pinch-to-zoom, rotation, and snapshot capture — Live Activity on the lock screen and Dynamic Island showing elapsed and "done by" times — Smart notifications for print complete, errors, pauses, cancellations, filament runout, temperature deviation, and Klipper shutdown — Multi-printer support with groups — monitor a whole farm from one app — Interactive 3D bed-mesh visualisation with drag-to-rotate isometric view — Browse and start G-code files directly from the app — Run macros, control fans, lights, and power devices — One-tap calibration routines — Network discovery — find printers on your WiFi automatically via Bonjour — QR-code scan to import Moonraker API keys — Background polling so you get notified about issues even when the app is closed — Print history with thumbnails and filament usage — Demo mode so you can try everything before connecting a real printer — Spoolman integration — Octoeverywhere integration allowing remote access from anywhere PRIVACY FIRST Printer addresses, API keys, and print history never leave your iPhone unless you explicitly use the in-app feedback form. No analytics, no tracking. Requires a 3D printer with Moonraker reachable on the same WiFi network as your iPhone or iPad.

Screenshots

Gateway V14 screens
Moonraker Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gateway V1 at none against Moonraker Buddy's 1. Gateway V1 also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.2). Moonraker Buddy's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Moonraker Buddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gateway V1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gateway V1 ships an update every 2 months, Moonraker Buddy fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Gateway V1 versus Moonraker Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGateway V1Moonraker Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIntelligent Digital Services GmbHPAUL ASTLE

Customer experience

Gateway V1

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Moonraker Buddy

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Gateway V1

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Moonraker Buddy

One-time1
  • Unlock All$9.99

Questions

Is Gateway V1 free?
Gateway V1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Moonraker Buddy free?
Moonraker Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gateway V1 or Moonraker Buddy have ads?
Neither Gateway V1 nor Moonraker Buddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gateway V1 or Moonraker Buddy?
Gateway V1 ships an update every 2 months, and Moonraker Buddy fortnightly. Most recently, Gateway V1 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Moonraker Buddy on November 9, 2026.

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