Comparison

Plasma vs GEM Access

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

Head to head

Plasma

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 5.01 ratingsView app →

About

Plasma

Directly connect to your Core Lightning node and manage it remotely via the Lightning network. This app offers lightning-fast performance for node management, requiring only your node's public ID and a rune for connection.

Highlights

Connect to Core Lightning node
Remote node management
Lightning network connection
Scan LNLink QR codes
Fast performance

Features

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Connect to your Core Lightning node directly over the Lightning network with Plasma! Scan a LNLink QR code and remotely manage your node, Plasma is lightning fast. All it requires is your nodes public ID and a rune to connect.

About

GEM Access

Features

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Features of GEM Access app: - Tap the “OPEN" icon on app's main page to unlock a door. - View User List and Add/Delete/Edit user information. - View Audit Trail to view/export event log history. - Backup and Restore data. - Add user cards or key fobs to unlock. - Enable keypad access to unlock.

Screenshots

Plasma4 screens

GEM Access4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Plasma at 13.0 against GEM Access's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Plasma ships an update monthly, GEM Access every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level

Plasma versus GEM Access: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Plasma	GEM Access
Price	Free	Free
Rating	5.0 (1 ratings) — better	—
Number of ratings	1 — better	—
Update frequency	Monthly	Every 3 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	15.6
Further details — not scored
Size	5 MB	9 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Denton LLC	Gianni Industries Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Plasma

No in-app purchases

None

GEM Access

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plasma free?

Plasma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is GEM Access free?

GEM Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Plasma or GEM Access have ads?

Neither Plasma nor GEM Access shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Plasma or GEM Access?

Plasma ships an update monthly, and GEM Access every 3 weeks. Most recently, Plasma was updated on November 3, 2026 and GEM Access on October 30, 2026.