Comparison

Gidrolock vs VentControl

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

Head to head
About

Gidrolock

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Gidrolock is a smart app for managing Gidrolock SmartHardware—smart valves, electric actuators, and water leak detection devices—designed to prevent leaks and automate your plumbing system. Key Features: - Leak Detection & Auto Shutoff Instantly detect water leaks and automatically close valves to prevent damage. - Smart Valve & Device Control Remotely control smart valves and electric actuators anytime, anywhere. - Real-Time Monitoring Track water flow, signal strength, battery status, and device health in real time. - Sensor & Water Meter Management Configure various sensor types and water meter settings, including pulse ratio and flow thresholds. - Automation & Cloud Sync Create smart scenes, receive remote notifications, and keep your system synced and updated via the cloud.

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VentControl

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VentControl - бесплатное мобильное приложение для дистанционного управления системами вентиляции по сети Wi-Fi. Управляйте вентиляцией со смартфона — просто, удобно, эффективно! Пульт управления всегда у вас в кармане. Мобильное приложение VentControl позволяет дистанционно контролировать и настраивать систему вентиляции в доме, офисе, на предприятии в зоне действия вашей сети Wi-Fi. Регулируйте температуру, скорость потока воздуха, устанавливайте задания и режимы работы прямо со смартфона. Интуитивно понятный интерфейс, уведомления о неполадках, архив аварий, энергосбережение и полная автоматизация — всё для вашего комфорта и приятного микроклимата.

Screenshots

Gidrolock4 screens
VentControl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: VentControl at every 2 months against Gidrolock's every 9 months. Gidrolock's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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

Gidrolock ships an update every 9 months, VentControl every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Gidrolock versus VentControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGidrolockVentControl
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size201 MB4 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGIDRORESURS, OOOELECTROTEST ENGINEERING

In-app purchases

None

Gidrolock

No in-app purchases

None

VentControl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gidrolock free?
Gidrolock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VentControl free?
VentControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gidrolock or VentControl have ads?
Neither Gidrolock nor VentControl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gidrolock or VentControl?
Gidrolock ships an update every 9 months, and VentControl every 2 months. Most recently, Gidrolock was updated on September 14, 2026 and VentControl on September 20, 2026.

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