Linksys vs Gate Smart Lock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Linksys
Manage your home WiFi network remotely from anywhere. Control connected devices, set up guest networks, and implement parental controls to manage internet access for children. Prioritize devices for better streaming and gaming performance, and enhance security against online threats.
- Remote WiFi access
- Network dashboard
- Guest network setup
- Device prioritization
- Network security features
- Parental controls
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This app is the command center for your Velop system and Linksys Smart WiFi routers. Use the Linksys app anywhere you have an internet connection to check connected devices, set up guest access, or keep your kids off the internet when they should be doing homework. KEY FEATURES • Remote Access – All you need is the internet. • Dashboard – Your WiFi's vital stats on one page. • Guest Access – Give friends internet access, but keep personal data secure. • Device Prioritization – Improve streaming and online gaming by giving WiFi priority to favored devices. • Network Security - Be proactive against network threats and malicious sites with Linksys Shield. • Parental Controls – Encourage kids' healthy internet behavior by pausing internet access. Privacy Policy: https://www.linksys.com/embed/lswf/en-us/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.linksys.com/embed/lswf/en-us/terms/ SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS* • Velop systems and Linksys Smart WiFi routers. Full list of supported routers: http://www.LinksysSmartWiFi.com/cloud/ustatic/mobile/supportedRouters.html • User account (created in the app or at http://www.LinksysSmartWiFi.com) connected to your Linksys product. • iOS 14.0 and greater For additional help, visit our support site at http://support.linksys.com
Gate Smart Lock
Control home access remotely via your smartphone. See visitors, communicate with them through two-way audio, and grant entry using unique PIN codes, eliminating the need for physical keys.
- Motion-activated visitor alerts
- Real-time video feed
- Two-way audio communication
- Guest access via PIN codes
- Remote door management
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Manage access to your home through your smartphone. Gate Smart Lock and app allow you to see who is at your front door every time the motion sensor is activated, respond to your doorbell, get real-time video of who is ringing you, interact via a two-way audio and provide access to guests via unique pin numbers. That means, no need to hide or share keys with cleaners, dog walkers, deliverymen, repairmen, guests, or anyone else, anymore.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Linksys at 4.7 against Gate Smart Lock's 3.1. Linksys also leads on ratings volume (98K vs 42). Gate Smart Lock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (37% vs 20%). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Linksys sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Gate Smart Lock asks for nothing beyond the download.
Linksys holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linksys has 98K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of Linksys's written reviews are positive against 37% of Gate Smart Lock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Linksys ships an update every 5 weeks, Gate Smart Lock monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Linksys | Gate Smart Lock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (98K ratings) — better | 3.1 (42 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 20.5% of reviews | 36.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 98K — better | 42 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Linksys USA, Inc. | Gate Labs, Inc. |
Customer experience
Linksys
Gate Smart Lock
Bugs and requests
Linksys
Reported bugs
4 issues- App frequently loses connection to router
- Cannot reliably rename or manage connected devices
- Parental controls settings randomly reset or malfunction
- Inability to troubleshoot or diagnose network issues
Requested features
5 requests- Allow device-specific parental controls
- Add option to view network usage statistics
- Improve app navigation and responsiveness
- Provide more granular control over node settings
- Implement dark mode and customization options
Gate Smart Lock
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Linksys
- Linksys Aware3 Months trial$2.991 Month
- Linksys Shield3 Months trial$4.991 Month
Gate Smart Lock
No in-app purchases
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