Gatewise Multifamily vs Schlage Mobile Access
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
Schlage Mobile Access
This app allows multifamily, commercial, and institutional property residents and end-users to use their mobile devices as digital keys. Property managers can assign access credentials to specific doors, enabling secure and convenient entry without physical badges. It is designed for use with compatible Schlage commercial electronic hardware.
- Use mobile device as a digital key
- Securely unlock doors remotely
- Assign and manage access credentials
- Compatible with Schlage commercial locks
- Real-time access updates
- Asymmetric credential encryption
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The Schlage Mobile Access app is developed for multifamily, commercial and institutional properties only. Commercial electronic hardware that connects to this app includes Schlage mobile enabled Control, Schlage MTB Readers, and Schlage NDEB and LEB wireless locks. Please note, residential homeowners who wish to manage Schlage Encode™ or Schlage Sense™ smart locks should use the Schlage Home app. For multifamily residents and end users: The new Schlage® Mobile Access credentials enable residents and end users to utilize a mobile device instead of a physical badge to securely unlock an opening. Available for iPhones using iOS 13 and above, the Schlage Mobile Access app is convenient and easy to use. Your property manager or site administrator will set up your mobile credential to work with specific doors. Once the app has been downloaded to your phone and opened, you will see a list of doors within range. Simply select a specific door; if access is granted an unlock signal will be sent from the phone to the mobile enabled lock or reader. For added peace of mind, the app features best-in-class asymmetric credential encryption that has been validated by trusted industry experts. For property managers and site administrators: Schlage Mobile Access credentials are designed for properties and facilities that manage access control using ENGAGE™ web & mobile apps. They are compatible with the following: -Schlage Control™ mobile enabled smart lock -Schlage MTB mobile enabled multi-technology readers and CTE single door controller -Schlage NDEB mobile enabled wireless cylindrical lock -Schlage LEB mobile enabled wireless mortise lock The ENGAGE™ web app is used to enroll users and assign mobile credential access to openings. Schlage Mobile Access credentials can be added/deleted immediately by syncing the ENGAGE™ mobile app with the device at the opening, or they can be added/deleted automatically overnight to Wi-Fi connected devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Schlage Mobile Access at 4.7 against Gatewise Multifamily's 2.8. Schlage Mobile Access also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 28%) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 307). Gatewise Multifamily's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Schlage Mobile Access holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Schlage Mobile Access has 3.9K ratings behind it against 307, 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 43% of Schlage Mobile Access's.
Gatewise Multifamily ships an update every 2 months, Schlage Mobile Access every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.
| Parameter | Gatewise Multifamily | Schlage Mobile Access |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (307 ratings) | 4.7 (3.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.5% of reviews | 42.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 307 | 3.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gatewise Incorporated | Schlage Lock Company |
Customer experience
Gatewise Multifamily
Schlage Mobile Access
User reviews
Gatewise Multifamily
From 307 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient
- 🔒 Secure access
Room to improve
- 🐛 Unreliable/glitchy
- 🔋 Drains phone battery
- 📱 Requires phone to access
- 🕰️ Slow/laggy
- 🔇 Loud buzzing sound
Schlage Mobile Access
From 3.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Convenient access
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure access
- 💡 Multiple credential options
Room to improve
- 🐛 Unreliable/unstable
- 🔍 Difficult to find/access specific doors
- 🤖 Lack of Apple Watch support
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
Schlage Mobile Access
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes
- Fails to recognize device
- Inconsistent performance
Requested features
4 requests- Add Apple Wallet support
- Ability to lock doors from the app
- Favorites/frequently used doors feature
- Apple Watch app
In-app purchases
Gatewise Multifamily
No in-app purchases
Schlage Mobile Access
No in-app purchases
Questions
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