Comparison

Aladdin Connect vs CMGT

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

Head to head
About

Aladdin Connect

Monitor and control your garage door remotely from your smartphone. Receive custom notifications, grant access to family and guests, and set up automated rules for enhanced security and convenience.

Highlights
  • Remote door open/close
  • Real-time status check
  • Customizable notifications
  • Manage up to 20 users
  • Automated rule setting
  • Smart home integration
Features
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Aladdin Connect® allows you to monitor and control your garage door from anywhere. The Aladdin Connect® app works with any Genie Wi-Fi-enabled garage door opener or retrofit kit and can be set up in minutes. The app controls up to 20 garage door openers or retrofit kits and allows you to do the following: • Open or close the door from your smartphone • Check whether the door is open or closed from anywhere, using your smartphone • Get notified if your door is opened or closed and customize notifications • Add up to 20 family or guest users and get notified when they operate the door • Set up rules to automatically notify you or close the garage if the garage door is open at night or open for a long time. • Connect to leading smart home and voice platforms For more information, visit http://www.geniecompany.com/aladdinconnect

About

CMGT

Access your community association portal on the go. Manage payments, submit service requests, and view your account details from a personalized dashboard. Seamlessly switch between multiple properties within a single login.

Highlights
  • Personalized dashboard
  • Mobile payment options
  • View payment history
  • Submit service requests
  • Reserve amenities
  • Manage multiple properties
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CMGT is a convenient and mobile-friendly way to interact with your community association. This app makes it easier than ever to access your community association portal. Simply log in using your existing portal credentials. Experience community anywhere, anytime. This app offers: A Personalized Dashboard: Personalized, up-to-date insights into your account. Easy Payments: Manage recurring or one-time payments with our convenient mobile payment options. Payment Information: Stay informed about your dues, view your current balance, review recent payments, and see your payment history. Convenient Requests: Submit a service request or reserve an amenity while you're out and about! CMGT offers seamless switching between accounts. If you own multiple properties in a community, you can manage it all in a single login. Keep track of each property's dues, streamline payment processes, and enjoy the convenience of centralized management.

Screenshots

Aladdin Connect4 screens
CMGT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Aladdin Connect at 4.8 against CMGT's 1.0. Aladdin Connect also leads on ratings volume (113K vs 3). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Aladdin Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aladdin Connect has 113K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aladdin Connect ships an update every 3 months, CMGT every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Aladdin Connect versus CMGT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAladdin ConnectCMGT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (113K ratings) — better1.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews65.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings113K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size180 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOverhead Door CorporationCommunity Management, LLC

Customer experience

Aladdin Connect

All ratings106,252 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews857 reviews
Positive65.3%
Neutral9.3%
Negative25.3%

CMGT

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Aladdin Connect

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App not connecting to WiFi
  • Doors not responding to commands
  • Status not updating correctly
  • Sudden loss of remote access
  • Inability to delete/revoke access

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add support for Apple CarPlay
  • Integrate with Apple HomeKit
  • Improve Alexa/Siri integration
  • Add more automation options
  • Provide detailed usage history
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  • Allow separate access for multiple locations

CMGT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Aladdin Connect

No in-app purchases

None

CMGT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aladdin Connect free?
Aladdin Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CMGT free?
CMGT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Aladdin Connect or CMGT?
Aladdin Connect is rated higher. Aladdin Connect averages 4.8 out of 5 from 113K ratings, while CMGT averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Aladdin Connect or CMGT have ads?
Neither Aladdin Connect nor CMGT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aladdin Connect or CMGT?
Aladdin Connect ships an update every 3 months, and CMGT every 6 weeks. Most recently, Aladdin Connect was updated on October 28, 2026 and CMGT on October 12, 2026.

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