Comparison

Gatewise Multifamily vs rmResident

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Open community car gates
  • Open entry doors
  • Access amenities
  • Cloud-based access control
  • Manager user authorization
Features
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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

About

rmResident

Manage your rental property with ease. Make and view payments, submit and track maintenance requests, and review account information securely from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • View account information
  • Pay rent and fees
  • Set up auto-pay
  • Submit maintenance requests
  • View past work orders
Features
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rmResident* is a secure, easy-to-use mobile app you can use to make and view payments, review existing maintenance requests, submit new ones, and more. With rmResident, you can pay rent and other fees, set up monthly auto-pay, and send maintenance requests to your property manager—anytime, anywhere. Features: • Review all your account information quickly and easily • Pay your rent and other fees, view transactions, and set up auto-pay to streamline your future payments • Create maintenance requests when something in your space needs to be serviced or repaired, and view past work orders directly from the app *rmResident is only for renters at properties that use Rent Manager property management software. Please contact the owner of your property to see if rmResident will work for you.

Screenshots

Gatewise Multifamily4 screens
rmResident4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: rmResident at 3.5 against Gatewise Multifamily's 2.8. rmResident also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#193 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, 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

rmResident holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: rmResident has 1.9K 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 29% of rmResident's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gatewise Multifamily ships an update every 2 months, rmResident monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Gatewise Multifamily versus rmResident: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGatewise MultifamilyrmResident
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (307 ratings)3.5 (1.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.5% of reviews28.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3071.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#193 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGatewise IncorporatedLCS

Customer experience

Gatewise Multifamily

All ratings307 ratings
Positive37.8%
Neutral13.0%
Negative49.2%
Written reviews160 reviews
Positive27.5%
Neutral18.1%
Negative54.4%

rmResident

All ratings1,924 ratings
Positive62.1%
Neutral4.4%
Negative33.6%
Written reviews326 reviews
Positive28.8%
Neutral8.0%
Negative63.2%

User reviews

Gatewise Multifamily

From 307 App Store ratings

What 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

rmResident

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient rent payment
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 🚀 Helpful for maintenance requests

Room to improve

  • 💰 Excessive convenience fees
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
  • 🔍 Lack of payment history and transparency
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and use

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

rmResident

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues and inability to reset password
  • Maintenance requests not properly tracked
  • Autopay and payment processing failures
  • Inconsistent and confusing user interface

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to pay partial rent or split payments
  • Ability to view payment history and account details
  • Improved communication with property managers
  • Better mobile app experience and functionality

In-app purchases

None

Gatewise Multifamily

No in-app purchases

None

rmResident

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gatewise Multifamily free?
Gatewise Multifamily is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is rmResident free?
rmResident is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gatewise Multifamily or rmResident?
rmResident is rated higher. Gatewise Multifamily averages 2.8 out of 5 from 307 ratings, while rmResident averages 3.5 from 1.9K ratings.
Do Gatewise Multifamily or rmResident have ads?
Neither Gatewise Multifamily nor rmResident shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gatewise Multifamily or rmResident?
Gatewise Multifamily ships an update every 2 months, and rmResident monthly. Most recently, Gatewise Multifamily was updated on September 23, 2026 and rmResident on September 22, 2026.

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