Comparison

Mygate Premium vs Ather

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

Head to head
About

Mygate Premium

This app simplifies gated community living by managing payments, booking amenities, and facilitating communication. It also offers ERP tools for resident welfare associations, including accounting, staff oversight, and document management.

Highlights
  • Society and home payments
  • Real-time amenity booking
  • Helpdesk and maintenance requests
  • Domestic help management
  • Visitor and delivery management
  • Community communication
  • Accounting and billing for RWAs
Features
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Mygate is India’s largest, best & most comprehensive community & accounting management app for gated communities. Trusted by over 4 million households across 30+ cities in India. Mygate ERP is built to simplify life inside gated communities. From paying society bills to raising complaints, booking amenities, managing visitors, and staying connected with your neighbors, Mygate brings every aspect of community living into one app. It is the most powerful & comprehensive tool for RWAs and management committees with end-to-end ERP features for accounting, billing, helpdesk, communication, staff oversight and more. Designed for Residents: Society & Home Payments • Pay maintenance, sinking fund, utilities, rent, or clubhouse charges • Supports UPI, credit/debit cards, net banking, and auto-reminders • Instant receipts, downloadable payment history and reconciliation Book Amenities in Real Time • Reserve gym, clubhouse, tennis court, guest rooms, and other shared spaces • Set duration, pricing (if applicable), cancellation policies, and block repeat defaulters • Slot-based availability ensures fair and transparent access Helpdesk & Maintenance Requests • Raise complaints with issue photos and notes • Get notified when tickets are picked up, resolved, or escalated • Track service timelines and complaint history Domestic Help Management • Find verified maids, drivers, cooks, car cleaners, and more • View ratings, work history, and availability in your community • Track attendance automatically and make monthly payments Visitor & Delivery Management • Approve visitor entry in one tap via app notification • Enable “Leave at Gate” for contactless package handover Community Communication & Directory • Get official notices, AGM invites, and polls from your RWA • Participate in discussions, share classifieds, or start conversations with neighbors • Use the resident directory to contact fellow residents Local & Home Services • Book electricians, plumbers, pest control, appliance repair, and other verified vendors • Transparent pricing, resident reviews, and doorstep support • Curated marketplace available directly inside the app Best ERP Tools for RWAs: Accounting & Billing • Auto-generate maintenance bills and track collections • View defaulter lists, dues breakdowns, and real-time collection dashboards • Integrate with society bank accounts and tally reconciliation • Accept payments via UPI, cards, wallets, or net banking Helpdesk & Complaint Resolution • Manage resident issues with SLAs and auto-escalation • Assign staff or vendors to individual tickets • Download reports for meetings or audits Staff & Vendor Oversight • View daily attendance logs for security guards, housekeeping, gardeners, and more • Rate vendors, view contracts, and manage service schedules • Keep track of AMCs and vendor documents Document Vault • Upload and share society documents: AGM minutes, bylaws, notices, etc. • Control access based on resident, block, or flat level • Available on both app & web dashboard Polling & Surveys • Create polls and voting sessions for residents • Enable secret ballot options for AGMs • Track participation and final results Community Dashboard • Get a complete overview of payments, complaints, security alerts, visitor logs, and more • Designed for MCs, RWAs, facility managers, accountants, and auditors Data Security & Privacy: • GDPR-compliant and ISO 27001:2022 certified • All data is encrypted, purpose-limited and retained only as needed • Users have full control over their personal information • Permissions are requested only when features require them Optional Permissions We Request: • Contacts – for inviting friends and family • Camera & Gallery – for uploading photos in posts or tickets • Storage – to save your profile picture • Location – to enable Bluetooth-based access at society gates Want Mygate in your society? Email us at contact@mygate.in Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Ather

Manage your electric scooter remotely. Track its location, plan rides, and control dashboard features via Bluetooth. Schedule service, find charging stations, and monitor battery status for a seamless riding experience.

Highlights
  • Scooter location tracking
  • Bluetooth connectivity for alerts
  • Ride planning and navigation
  • Service request and roadside assistance
  • Charging station finder
  • Battery status monitoring
  • Document storage
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Stay connected to your Ather scooter, always. The app lets you locate your scooter, plan your rides, place a service request, and track your scooter's charge. In short, your entire ride is on the phone too. Why is this app a must-have? 1) Track your scooter’s location. 2) Connect to your scooter via Bluetooth™ for call alerts and music control on the dashboard. 3) Send the location coordinates to your Ather scooter, even when you're away. 4) Find the nearest Ather Grid if your scooter needs to be charged on the way. 5) Check the range available for your next ride. 6) Place a request for vehicle service or to resolve a glitch. And for any roadside assistance, we are just a tap away. 7) Receive important alerts like new software updates and other critical details about your scooter. 8) Upload documents like your DL, insurance, and keep them handy on your scooter’s dashboard.

Screenshots

Mygate Premium4 screens
Ather4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ather at none against Mygate Premium's 2. Mygate Premium's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and review sentiment (59% vs 45%). On price, rating, ads and iOS requirement 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. Mygate Premium sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Ather asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Mygate Premium against 4.6 for Ather. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mygate Premium has 3.4K ratings behind it against 275, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Mygate Premium's written reviews are positive against 45% of Ather's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mygate Premium ships an update weekly, Ather monthly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Mygate Premium versus Ather: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMygate PremiumAther
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.4K ratings) — better4.6 (275 ratings)
Positive reviews59.4% of reviews — better44.6% of reviews
Number of ratings3.4K — better275
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size251 MB674 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVIVISH TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITEDATHER ENERGY LIMITED

Customer experience

Mygate Premium

All ratings3,396 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews187 reviews
Positive59.4%
Neutral7.0%
Negative33.7%

Ather

All ratings272 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive44.6%
Neutral16.9%
Negative38.6%

Bugs and requests

Mygate Premium

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues with OTP
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Unreliable pre-approval system
  • Inconsistent notification delivery

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to disable notifications for ads
  • Support for international phone numbers
  • Improved search and history features
  • More customization options

Ather

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Mygate Premium

Subscriptions2
  • MyGate Premium Monthly Plan$0.991 Month
  • MyGate Premium Yearly Plan$10.491 Year
None

Ather

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mygate Premium free?
Mygate Premium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ather free?
Ather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mygate Premium or Ather?
Mygate Premium is rated higher. Mygate Premium averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Ather averages 4.6 from 275 ratings.
Do Mygate Premium or Ather have ads?
Neither Mygate Premium nor Ather shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mygate Premium or Ather?
Mygate Premium ships an update weekly, and Ather monthly. Most recently, Mygate Premium was updated on October 25, 2026 and Ather on October 25, 2026.

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