Gatewise Multifamily vs SQ Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gatewise Multifamily
This app allows residents of apartment communities to easily open community car gates and entry doors using their iPhone. It functions as a modern, cloud-based access control system for apartment complexes, enabling seamless entry to gates and amenities.
- Open community car gates
- Open entry doors
- Access amenities
- Cloud-based access control
- Manager user authorization
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Easily open your Community Car-Gates & Entry Doors, as well as amenities with your iPhone. Gatewise is a Modern, Cloud based, Access Control System that was designed for Apartments Communities. Notice: The App will open the Gates & Doors only in communities where GateWise device is connected to the gate operator or garage door / Gate opener. Community Manager, can easily manage who can access the gate. Simply authorize additional users by entering their phone numbers in the System. For purchasing and installation of the GateWise device please contact us at www.gatewise.com
SQ Connect
This app provides instant access to essential information for Navy personnel. It is designed to meet the specific communication and information needs of today's Sailors.
- Instant information access
- Navy-specific needs
- Sailor communication tool
- Command updates
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Squadron Connect is an app created specifically to meet the needs to today's Navy, allowing Sailors to get the information they need instantly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SQ Connect at 3.1 against Gatewise Multifamily's 2.8. SQ Connect also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 28%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months). Gatewise Multifamily's advantage is ratings volume (307 vs 21) and chart position (#164 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SQ Connect holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gatewise Multifamily has 307 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Gatewise Multifamily's written reviews are positive against 50% of SQ Connect's.
Gatewise Multifamily ships an update every 2 months, SQ Connect every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gatewise Multifamily | SQ Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (307 ratings) | 3.1 (21 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.5% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 307 — better | 21 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #164 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Gatewise Incorporated | Myles Barbula |
Customer experience
Gatewise Multifamily
SQ Connect
Bugs and requests
Gatewise Multifamily
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes/freezes
- Inconsistent gate/door access
- Registration/login issues
- Widget doesn't work as expected
Requested features
5 requests- Add Apple Watch support
- Integrate with Apple CarPlay
- Add favorites/frequently used list
- Improve Siri integration
- Implement dark mode
SQ Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Gatewise Multifamily
No in-app purchases
SQ Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Gatewise Multifamily free?
Is SQ Connect free?
Which has better reviews, Gatewise Multifamily or SQ Connect?
Do Gatewise Multifamily or SQ Connect have ads?
Which is updated more often, Gatewise Multifamily or SQ Connect?
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