Desktop Apps vs XTGateway
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Desktop Apps
Discover and browse Mac App Store applications directly from your mobile device. Easily search by category or keywords, view detailed app information including screenshots, and share links for later access.
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Browse the Mac AppStore to find the best and latest apps * Share links or email yourself so you can easily find that killer app again when you get home. * Browse by category or search by keywords * View screenshots, description and other app details
XTGateway
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A IoT gateway is a crucial device that connects Bluetooth devices to the Internet. It can convert data from Bluetooth devices into Internet protocols, enabling remote control and data analysis of devices. It is widely used in smart homes, healthcare, industrial automation, and other fields, providing users with more convenient and intelligent living and working experiences.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: XTGateway at Free against Desktop Apps's $0.99. XTGateway also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Desktop Apps's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.6). On update cadence, 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
XTGateway is free to download; Desktop Apps costs $0.99 up front. Desktop Apps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. XTGateway asks for nothing beyond the download.
Desktop Apps ships an update monthly, XTGateway every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Desktop Apps | XTGateway |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.9 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thirteen32 Pty Ltd | Shenzhen Lanke Xuntong Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Desktop Apps
- Remove Ads$0.99
XTGateway
No in-app purchases
