Smooth Countdown vs BEGA Gateway
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Smooth Countdown
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Countdown the time with a smoothly animated background. It is the perfect reminder while the device waits in the dock. Features: - toggle between day and night mode - choose between no alarm, one alarm or repeated alarm sound - supports the 12 and 24 hour format - uses local notifications when the timer runs up
BEGA Gateway
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The BEGA Gateway app allows you to dim lights, switch sockets on and off, regulate shading, measure your power consumption and many other things. The components form a wireless Zigbee network and can be operated by smartphone and tablet via the BEGA Gateway 70588. Of course you can still use all existing switches to turn your lights on and off. Devices can also be grouped together and incorporated into scenarios of your choosing. With the push of a button you will experience the perfect feelgood atmosphere or the ideal working environment. Using the "Leave home" scenario you can switch off all non-essential consumers. Existing switches and push buttons can be configured to switch on and off various other consumers, dimm the lights, recall scenes etc. To be able to use the app you will require BEGA Gateway 70588 as well as an assortment of ZigBee components.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: BEGA Gateway at Free against Smooth Countdown's $0.99. BEGA Gateway also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 21 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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BEGA Gateway is free to download; Smooth Countdown costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Smooth Countdown ships an update every 21 months, BEGA Gateway every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smooth Countdown | BEGA Gateway |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free โ better |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | Every 3 months โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 8.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Piet Jonas | BEGA Gantenbrink-Leuchten KG |
In-app purchases
Smooth Countdown
No in-app purchases
BEGA Gateway
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Smooth Countdown or BEGA Gateway have ads?
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