Comparison

GSMKEY vs MiX TechTool

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GSMKEY

Control electric gates and automatic doors remotely by sending SMS commands. This application also allows for the configuration of device parameters. It is compatible with specific GSM-KEY products.

Highlights
  • Remote gate and door control via SMS
  • Device parameter configuration
  • SMS command sending
  • Compatibility with GSM-KEY products
Features
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GSM-KEY is used for the remote control of electric gate and automatic door by sending SMS text messages. Also used to config the parameters of the GSM-KEY device remotely. Compatible with WAFER 's GSM-KEY-AC and GSM-KEY-DC products series.

About

MiX TechTool

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MiX TechTool serves as both an on-site and off-site companion for MiX-approved technicians, installers and fitments specialists. It has been exclusively designed to assist with the installation and fitment of MiX on-board computers into vehicles. MiX TechTool provides useful diagnostic information related to the tracking, verification and adjustment of on-board computer installations. Key features • Supports FM, MiX 4000 and MiX 6000 • Asset summaries • Installation summaries including installation configuration for each asset • Real-time connectivity to MiX 4000 and MiX 6000 via Bluetooth • Diagnostics output, which includes status of vehicle, firmware version, GPS position/velocity and more • Ability to change settings including units of measurement and, date and time formats

Screenshots

GSMKEY4 screens
MiX TechTool2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MiX TechTool at every 2 months against GSMKEY's every 8 months. GSMKEY's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GSMKEY ships an update every 8 months, MiX TechTool every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GSMKEY versus MiX TechTool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGSMKEYMiX TechTool
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better13.2
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer艳丽 刘MiX Telematics

In-app purchases

None

GSMKEY

No in-app purchases

None

MiX TechTool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GSMKEY free?
GSMKEY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MiX TechTool free?
MiX TechTool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GSMKEY or MiX TechTool have ads?
Neither GSMKEY nor MiX TechTool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GSMKEY or MiX TechTool?
GSMKEY ships an update every 8 months, and MiX TechTool every 2 months. Most recently, GSMKEY was updated on October 10, 2026 and MiX TechTool on October 2, 2026.

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