Comparison

GateOpener vs remote.IoT

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

Head to head
About

GateOpener

Features
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OPEN YOUR GATE FROM YOUR PHONE Free for one gate. One tap opens it. No subscription, no account. No more memorizing cryptic SMS commands like "1234A001#0612345678#" — GateOpener turns your phone into a clean, simple remote for your GSM gate opener. ONE TAP TO OPEN Tap the big blue button. Your phone calls the gate module. The gate opens. That's it. Works every time, no internet needed. WORKS WITH YOUR HARDWARE - RTU5024 / RTU5015 / RTU5025 and compatible modules - Callny / Daniu G202 Plus, G203 and compatible modules - Any GSM gate opener that uses phone calls or SMS commands You need a GSM gate module with a SIM card installed at your gate, such as an RTU5024 or a Callny / Daniu G202. SET UP IN UNDER A MINUTE 1. Enter your gate's SIM number 2. Pick your hardware type (or let the app detect it) 3. Start opening your gate Not sure which hardware you have? The app can auto-detect it. FREE TO START, ONE-TIME UNLOCK The free version manages one gate with one user: set it up, open it, check its status. A single in-app purchase unlocks unlimited gates and users, temporary access, the activity log and gate sharing. No subscription, no account. MANAGE WHO HAS ACCESS Add family members, friends, or tenants directly from your contacts. Remove them when they no longer need access. Each person gets their own slot on the hardware — no shared passwords. CHECK YOUR DEVICE STATUS Send a status check to see signal strength and relay state. Works with RTU5024 and Callny protocols. ACTIVITY LOG See when the gate was opened, who was added or removed, and every command sent to your device. YOUR DATA STAYS ON YOUR PHONE No accounts. No cloud. No tracking. Your gate passwords are encrypted on your device. Nothing leaves your phone. AVAILABLE IN 16 LANGUAGES English, Nederlands, Deutsch, Français, Español, Türkçe, Português, Русский, עברית, العربية, 中文, Italiano, Polski, Čeština, Svenska, Norsk --- Questions or need support for a new device? Tap "Send Feedback" in Settings.

About

remote.IoT

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Open. Share. Control. remote.IoT transforms your smartphone into a powerful access control device. Open gates, barriers and connected access points instantly, manage multiple locations, and securely share access with the people who need it. Whether you're managing a home, business or community, remote.IoT provides secure cloud-based access control with real-time connectivity and effortless user management. Stay connected. Stay in control. Anywhere. Anytime. Key Features Open gates and barriers remotely Fast and reliable cloud connectivity Secure user authentication and access management Share access with family members, employees or visitors Manage multiple devices from a single application Real-time device status and connectivity monitoring Activity tracking and access history Simple setup and intuitive user interface

Screenshots

GateOpener4 screens
remote.IoT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: remote.IoT at none against GateOpener's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. GateOpener sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. remote.IoT asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
GateOpener versus remote.IoT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGateOpenerremote.IoT
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoran van den AkkerDAGLUS, UAB

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GateOpener

One-time1
  • Premium: Unlimited Gates$5.99
None

remote.IoT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GateOpener free?
GateOpener is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is remote.IoT free?
remote.IoT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GateOpener or remote.IoT have ads?
Neither GateOpener nor remote.IoT shows ads.

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