Comparison

Mygate Premium vs LAVNA Smart Locks

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

Head to head
About

Mygate Premium

Manage your gated community with ease. Pay bills, book amenities, track visitors, and connect with neighbors. This app also offers ERP tools for Resident Welfare Associations, simplifying accounting, communication, and staff management.

Highlights
  • Society & Home Payments
  • Amenity Booking
  • Helpdesk & Maintenance Requests
  • Domestic Help Management
  • Visitor & Delivery Management
  • Community Communication
  • Accounting & 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

LAVNA Smart Locks

Control and configure your smart lock using Bluetooth for keyless entry. Enjoy the convenience of managing access directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Keyless convenience
  • Bluetooth smart lock access
  • Configure smart lock settings
  • Access smart lock remotely
Features
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Give you keyless convenience and the ability to configure and access your smart lock via Bluetooth.

Screenshots

Mygate Premium4 screens
LAVNA Smart Locks3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mygate Premium at 4.7 against LAVNA Smart Locks's 1.0. Mygate Premium also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 1). LAVNA Smart Locks's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price and ads 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. LAVNA Smart Locks asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mygate Premium holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mygate Premium has 3.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mygate Premium ships an update every 9 days, LAVNA Smart Locks every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Mygate Premium versus LAVNA Smart Locks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMygate PremiumLAVNA Smart Locks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.5K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews59.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.5K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size226 MB156 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVIVISH TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITEDBhagwn Shri Locks Private Limited

Customer experience

Mygate Premium

All ratings3,451 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews187 reviews
Positive59.4%
Neutral7.0%
Negative33.7%

LAVNA Smart Locks

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

LAVNA Smart Locks

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

LAVNA Smart Locks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mygate Premium free?
Mygate Premium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LAVNA Smart Locks free?
LAVNA Smart Locks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mygate Premium or LAVNA Smart Locks?
Mygate Premium is rated higher. Mygate Premium averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while LAVNA Smart Locks averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Mygate Premium or LAVNA Smart Locks have ads?
Neither Mygate Premium nor LAVNA Smart Locks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mygate Premium or LAVNA Smart Locks?
Mygate Premium ships an update every 9 days, and LAVNA Smart Locks every 13 months. Most recently, Mygate Premium was updated on November 11, 2026 and LAVNA Smart Locks on November 3, 2026.

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