Mygate Premium vs Ather
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Mygate Premium ships an update weekly, Ather monthly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Mygate Premium | Ather |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3.4K ratings) — better | 4.6 (275 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 59.4% of reviews — better | 44.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.4K — better | 275 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 251 MB | 674 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VIVISH TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED | ATHER ENERGY LIMITED |
Customer experience
Mygate Premium
Ather
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
Mygate Premium
- MyGate Premium Monthly Plan$0.991 Month
- MyGate Premium Yearly Plan$10.491 Year
Ather
No in-app purchases
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