# Mighty Mule Smart Control App

> Remote control and monitoring for smart gate and door openers. (iPhone/iPad app by GTO Access Systems, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mighty-mule-smart-control-app/id1222168620 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [GTO Access Systems, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1213514759)
- Category: Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.62/5 from 412 App Store ratings · 55 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 58 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-01-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mighty-mule-smart-control-app/id1222168620/reviews.md

## What is Mighty Mule Smart Control App?

The Mighty Mule Smart Control App allows you to monitor and control your Mighty Mule Smart Control Door/Gate Openers from the convenience of your mobile device, from anywhere in the world. 

No more worrying about whether your Smart Control is closed. The Mighty Mule Smart Control App notifies you of who operated your Smart Door/Gate and Door light and when, tracking Control door/gate activity history for your security. 

The Mighty Mule Smart Control Door/Gate App controls:

- Up to 10 users per Door/Gate.
- User access to specific time periods.
- Unlimited # of Control Doors/Gates per place.
- Up to 10 places.
- Automatic Door opening and closure based on path towards/away from Control Door through geofencing. Requires purchase and installation of an Mighty Mule Smart Control Door/Gate Openers. 

To learn more about Mighty Mule Smart Control Openers and find an Mighty Mule Smart Control Door/Gate dealer, visit mightymule.com.

## Key features

- Remote monitoring and control
- Activity history tracking
- User access management
- Time-based access control
- Geofencing for automatic operation
- Support for multiple gates and locations

## What do users think of Mighty Mule Smart Control App?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- ✅ Remote gate/door control functionality works when operational
- 📱 Convenient smartphone access to opener
- 👁️ Live status viewing of gate/door position
- 🔌 Works reliably at good WiFi signal strength
- ⚡ Quick response time when functioning properly

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues and offline errors
- 🔄 Requires constant app restarts and re-logins
- 📡 Poor WiFi bridge stability and signal handling
- ⚠️ Random unintended gate/door openings
- 🔐 Security vulnerability with unauthorized access
- ⏱️ Slow app loading and connection delays
- 📞 Inadequate customer service and support
- 🔧 Unreliable automatic/geofencing features
- 📊 Broken notification system (delayed, duplicated, or missing)
- 🚫 Inconsistent status reporting (shows open when closed, vice versa)
- ❌ Server connectivity problems and downtime
- 🔑 Login credentials lost after app updates
- 📱 App crashes and freezes frequently
- 🎛️ Confusing and non-intuitive user interface
- ⚙️ Lack of troubleshooting documentation

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App shows 'offline' when device is actually online
- App won't connect to GTO servers intermittently
- Notifications delayed by hours or missing entirely
- Duplicate notifications sent multiple times
- Gate/door opens randomly without user command
- App freezes on login screen with spinning circle
- Geofencing feature non-functional despite being enabled
- Auto-timing feature appears as placeholder, doesn't work
- Status display incorrect (shows opposite of actual state)
- App requires full restart to function again
- WiFi bridge loses connection after router reboot
- Beam obstruction error persists after clearing obstruction
- Cannot create automatic events despite option existing
- Email confirmation never sent during account setup
- Remotes disabled after app setup
- Radio disconnected error with no actual obstruction
- App won't allow editing or deleting member invitations
- Login credentials erased after each app update
- App crashes when changing device position during pairing
- Slow TCP/IP handshake causing frequent blue light errors

**Most requested features**

- Automatic geofencing that actually works
- Selective user notifications (not all users notified of every event)
- Timed/scheduled automatic events
- Comprehensive event history with date filtering
- Improved notification system with sound alerts
- Alexa integration that functions properly
- Admin-only controls for critical settings
- Persistent login with TouchID/biometric support
- Better documentation and in-app troubleshooting guides
- Automatic door opening on geofence entry
- Alert if door left open for extended period
- Clearer installation instructions
- Support for multiple device management

## Recent user reviews (10 of 55)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mighty-mule-smart-control-app/id1222168620/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Buyer beware

*2024-07-23*

Just like all the other reviews above… this is the absolute worst app i have ever used in my lifetime. There are constant problems of various degree. Technology has clearly passed by the company & people who have created & operate this App. After reading this review, if you still choose to purchase the mighty mule w/ the intention of using this App on a daily basis, you get all the stress, headaches, and frustrations you deserve. That being said, the customer service is even worse than the App itself. If this was a brick & mortar building that customers could walk into and voice their issues, concerns, & frustrations.. it would have been burned to the ground by its own customers by now. I didnt give this App a star rating because negative stars isnt an option. As we speak right now i have animals on my property back home that cant get the food & water they need because my farm handlers cant get access to my property. They had to cut my fence to gain access and bring provisions to my animals. I would literally sue this company if i thought it was worthwhile of my time & money.

### 1/5 — Would be great if it worked like it’s supposed to

*2024-07-19*

This is the glitchiest gate/app I have ever used. We constantly have issues with the gate being ‘offline’ when it’s not. Unless you want to just use the remote (which sometimes will only work RIGHT next to the box), this is very unreliable. Super inconvenient when you can’t get in or out of your own driveway because the gate will not open. 
And if it’s a windy day be prepared for countless errors, having to manually open because the gate app becomes useless at that point. 

Will come back and change my review if it ends up getting any better…

### 2/5 — please update this app, for the love of god

*2024-01-25*

back story: i have been in my house for 4 years and only recently figured out that i could even connect my garage door to the wifi. occasionally, we will come out to the garage and find the door open partially or the whole way. decided this app would be helpful so we could know when it opens and close it remotely from inside or when we are away from the house. it worked perfectly for about a week. all of a sudden, in the middle of the day yesterday, it stopped sending me notifications altogether. it worked in the morning before i left for work. why?! nothing changed between then and about 3pm while i was still at work. i tried to sign out and sign back in, no good. i tried to delete and redownload the app, no good. this doesn’t make any sense! please update this app. these problems shouldn’t be happening.

### 1/5 — Needs new technology

*2023-08-05*

I use this app strictly to open 1 light weight aluminum gate.  I always update the app when updates are available.  However, every time I use it, I can’t use it again until I completely close out of the app and reopen.  I have this app on an iPhone13 Pro and my spouse has an iPhone11.  This app does it on BOTH phones.  It’s very frustrating to have to completely close out of the app in order to reuse it again 10 minutes later.    In addition, this app doesn’t support automatic events for gate openers.  It would be great if the technology could be updated to resolve both of these issues!  If I had known these drawbacks upfront I would have selected a different brand of opener.

### 4/5 — Works Good

*2023-02-04, version 1.82.1*

We use the WiFi adapter which is about 1200’ away, every once in a while it will loose connection but otherwise it works great. Only thing I would like to see is the ability to choose which users receive notifications, we have users that need access but I don’t like them to know every time we open and shut the gate.

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2023-01-18, version 1.82.1*

I was hoping this would work as described, particularly the automatic events and geo triggers. I can’t even create an automatic event.??? The option is there but the app won’t let me do it. The option doesn’t even pop up for a geo trigger. This was pretty much why I bought this opener. Two gate opener came with a one gate control box…disappointing. Customer service sent a new one promptly. Correcting the mistake seems to be the only thing that has gone right.

### 2/5 — Works When It Wants To

*2023-01-08, version 1.82.1*

The biggest issue is the lack of troubleshooting documentation. It only cares about the bridge. What about errors/warnings/no idea in the app. Icons that mean nothing. Information button that shows more unreadable or indecipherable icons. No in app troubleshooting or documentation. 
It has worked pretty well for the past few months except the past few weeks. Gate won’t open, no beeps, no info in app to say why. I’ve got the MM372W. The gate opener is a different story.

### 3/5 — Guests should not have the ability to change transmitter power.

*2022-07-30, version 1.82.1*

Works mostly as advertised. Not the most reliable app. The largest problem is everyone with access has the ability to change the transmitter power to the station in the house which only the owner (admin) should have the ability to change.

### 2/5 — Ok, but buggy

*2022-07-18*

App won’t allow edit or changes. Tried to delete member invitations and start over. Nice presentation but overall poor testing.

Geofencing options not working.

### 1/5 — Garage door opening by itself

*2022-07-11, version 1.82.1*

I haven’t had the same problems as other people getting the app to connect, however, the app randomly opens the garage door when I’m not even touching my phone and don’t have the app opened.  This is obviously a big security issue if the garage opens by itself when I’m not home, allowing anyone from the neighborhood to just wander on in there.  I had to set up a Wyze camera in the garage to notify me of any motion.

## Frequently asked questions about Mighty Mule Smart Control App

### What does the Mighty Mule Smart Control App do?

This app allows you to remotely monitor and control your Mighty Mule Smart Control Door/Gate Openers from your mobile device. You can check the status of your gate, receive notifications about who operated it and when, and manage user access.

### What are the key features of the app?

Key features include remote monitoring and control, tracking of door/gate activity history, managing up to 10 users per gate with specific time access, supporting unlimited gates per place, and geofencing for automatic door opening/closure.

### Is the app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. However, it requires the purchase and installation of a Mighty Mule Smart Control Door/Gate Opener to function.

### What devices is the app compatible with?

The app is designed to work with Mighty Mule Smart Control Door/Gate Openers. It is a mobile application, implying compatibility with iOS and Android devices, though specific OS versions are not detailed in the description.

### How can I use this app for home security?

The app enhances home security by providing real-time notifications about who operated your gate and when, along with a history of all activity. This allows you to monitor access to your property remotely and ensure your gate is closed.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.83.3 — 2024-07-19

Bug fixes and Minor improvements

### 1.82.1 — 2021-03-04

- Overall pairing improvements - added clear instruction for better pairing process, removed return to app notification from pairing process.
- Updated deprecated APIs for WebView
- Updated deprecated APIs for Wi-Fi in iOS 14
- Bug fixes

### 1.81.1 — 2020-12-29

Bug fixes

### 1.81 — 2020-12-18

- Pairing improvements - removed return to app notification from pairing process and added clear instruction to return manually.
- Updated deprecated API - 'UIWebView'.
- Updated deprecated API for WiFi network in iOS 14 - 'CNCopyCurrentNetworkInfo'.

### 1.80 — 2020-10-05

Bug fixes and UI improvements
Geo Trigger feature improvements

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