# ABDi GateAccess

> Gated community resident access management for guest lists and visitor logs. (iPhone/iPad app by Applications by Design, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abdi-gateaccess/id437070489 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Applications by Design, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/400510741)
- Category: Utilities, Business
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 79,687 App Store ratings · 239 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 32 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-05-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abdi-gateaccess/id437070489/reviews.md

## What is ABDi GateAccess?

The GateAccess app is a free mobile companion to your community's GateAccess.net subscription. With the app, you can securely access and manage your
guest list, view recent visitor history, and modify your account information from anywhere, right from your mobile device.

## Key features

- Manage guest list
- View visitor logs
- Add and change guest entries
- Access residential file details
- iOS device compatibility

## What do users think of ABDi GateAccess?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient gate access
- 🔒 Improved security
- 📢 Helpful notifications

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate/use
- 🔕 Notification issues
- 🔢 Limitations on guest list size

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App not working after updates
- Inconsistent guest check-in/out
- Incorrect guest information displayed

**Most requested features**

- Barcode/QR code guest access
- Customizable notification sounds
- Ability to edit/delete past guests
- Integration with smart home systems

## Recent user reviews (10 of 239)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abdi-gateaccess/id437070489/reviews.md

### 1/5 — New Redesign is Terrible!

*2026-08-18, version 4.1.0*

The new redesign of this app is absolutely terrible! There was nothing wrong with the old app and interface.

Number one issue— is there is no audible notification from the app. 
Number 2– is the new UI requires more scrolling because it is too big on smaller phones. 
Number 3— when adding a new guest it defaults to sending a fast access pass instead of prompting if you want to or not like in the old app.

### 1/5 — Looks flashy, less friendly

*2026-08-13, version 4.1.0*

The new app is definitely flashy, too bloated name-buttons, needs clicking each name to see the details, search is not always efficient.

### 1/5 — New look is awful

*2026-08-13, version 4.1.0*

The new look and layout is absolutely awful and a backward step.

### 1/5 — Update is awful, fix it please!

*2026-08-10, version 4.1.0*

Would be great if they would read reviews all the recent ones since update are pretty poor and reflect update accurately. If was up to me would have already changed apps.

### 1/5 — Junk

*2026-08-04, version 4.1.0*

This is the creepiest app I have ever seen I don’t know how it has 4.9. I called technical support and they tell me yeah they know that notifications aren’t being sent and they don’t have an ETA when it’ll be fixed and that’s all the information they can have for me and it has been a year since this even after the update

### 1/5 — Mirasol cc

*2026-07-28, version 4.0.0*

The updated version sucks! Go back to the one w the stop sign

### 1/5 — Version 4.0.0

*2026-07-25, version 4.0.0*

New version is a POS. Adding a guest was so simple before, now there are stupid additional steps to do. Hopefully they fix this garbage.

### 1/5 — Will

*2026-07-24, version 4.0.0*

The new updated app is pain!

### 3/5 — Usable but needs a lot of work

*2026-07-23, version 4.0.0*

I’ve used this app for more than 5 years and it gets better in very tiny steps. 

It has several problems:
1) editing an existing entry forces you to reselect the dates 
2) selecting date ranges frequently chooses multiple dates when only wanting a single date 
3) existing entries “slide” to reveal other options when not actually touching them
4) we have multiple gates in our neighborhood but notices don’t specify which gate a person enters through (this may be due to other parts of their system but it’s really annoying)

UPDATE FOR V4.0.0
The issues listed above have mostly been addressed (thanks) however with v4.0.0 they have introduced new usability issues.  

1) the guest listing is now so large that I can see only 3 entries at once where previously I could see about 15. The entries could easily be half or one third the size to show more.  

2) the “add guest“ button is now very small and at the top of the screen with other buttons making it hard to see and harder to tap.  For me, this is the primary function of this app and now it’s been made much less important in the UI. “Show expired guests” is given way more screen space which could be used for “add guest “ and a sort option (see below)

3) guest additions that are temporary are highlighted as “future” but only if they are for upcoming days.  All guests are future so removing the word “future” makes sense and helps to unclutter the UI.  The highlight color is a nice addition though.  

4) A sort option would be nice for the guest list.  “By date”, “temporary or permanent”, “by name”, etc.  

5) Showing which gate someone enters through when multiple neighborhood gates exist would be nice to know.

### 3/5 — Modern look but backward design

*2026-07-20, version 4.0.0*

The latest update says the app has a modern design. While it is acceptable design, the app lost few key functionality from the last version. Some of them are: recent visitor refresh, ease of reprint temp va permanent visitors etc. also, the font size needs to be smaller

## Frequently asked questions about ABDi GateAccess

### What does the ABDi GateAccess app do?

The ABDi GateAccess Mobile App allows registered residents of gated communities on the GateAccess.net website to manage their guest lists and view recent visitor logs. It provides direct control over these aspects of their residential file from an iOS device.

### How can I manage my guest list with this app?

You can easily add new guests, change existing guest entries, and remove guests from your list directly through the app. This ensures your guest access is always up-to-date and managed conveniently.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the ABDi GateAccess Mobile App is free to download and use. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements, providing a straightforward experience for residents.

### What devices is ABDi GateAccess compatible with?

The app is designed for use on iOS devices. It requires a registered account on the GateAccess.net website to function and manage your community access.

### What are the main benefits of using ABDi GateAccess?

The primary benefit is the convenience of managing your gated community access on the go. You can quickly update your guest list or check who has visited, all from your iPhone or iPad, without needing to access the website.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.2.0 — 2026-08-18

- Added dark mode capability
- Add FastAccess pass preview inside the message sent to guests
- Updated functionality of Today and Tomorrow buttons when used in the early morning
- Added scrollview on pass preview page to fix send button access on some displays

### 4.1.0 — 2026-07-29

- Brought back the doorbell notification sound
- Resolved issue sharing a QR pass from IPads
- Fixed intermittent issue displaying registered vehicles fix
- Added Device # display to registered vehicle details
- Added “pull down to refresh” feature on Guest List and Guest History pages
- Improved several labels for better accessibility readout with iOS VoiceOver and android TalkBack
- Fixed Notification Settings page issue
- Fixed QR pass generation when switching guests between Temporary and Permanent

### 4.0.0 — 2026-07-13

We're rolling out a fully redesigned mobile experience.  You will have access to the same guest list, travel info, emergency contacts and other features you use today, just with a modern new look and feel.

Help documentation for the new app is available at https://enverasystems.com/help-category/gateaccess/

### 3.6.3 — 2025-04-25

* Corrected uploading of contact data of guests if desired.

### 3.6.2 — 2025-02-25

*Guest List U/I Improvements

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