Comparison

Nold Open Bluetooth Controller vs iSmartgate Access

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

Head to head
About

Nold Open Bluetooth Controller

This app allows you to control Nold Open Bluetooth devices, replacing physical keys and remotes with virtual ones on your phone. Easily share access, set time limitations, and track usage for various electronic locks and systems.

Highlights
  • Replace physical keys with virtual keys
  • Share access with guests
  • Set time-limited access
  • Track access activity
  • Manage devices and guests in Nold Cloud
  • Compatible with major gate opener brands
Features
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This free iOS application controls Nold Open, a small and secure Bluetooth compatible device, which connects to any kind of electronic locks: garage door or gate openers, door locks, barriers, alarm systems, pool covers and more. Connect Nold Open to your existing device and you can replace all your remotes with virtual keys on your phone! Nold can help you to: • Replace your existing keys, remotes, keycards, and keypads with your phone • Share access easily with your guests, without copying physical keys or buying additional remotes • Set time limitation or revoke access by one click anytime you want! • Customize your email invitation sent to your guests! • Track who and when used your doors in the Activity feed. • Create a modern, easy-to-use access control system for offices, apartments, and communities • Manage all of your devices and guests in Nold Cloud, an easy to use, browser-based application Nold Open is compatible with most of the gate opener brands such as Hörmann, Beninca, Chamberlain, Nice etc.

About

iSmartgate Access

Control and monitor your garage doors or gates remotely using your smart device. This app works with a separate iSmartgate device to provide status alerts, manage multiple doors, and integrate with smart home assistants.

Highlights
  • Remote garage door control
  • Garage door status alerts
  • HomeKit, Google Assistant, IFTTT compatible
  • Supports multiple garage doors (PRO version)
  • IP camera integration
  • Unlimited user access
Features
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This App works with the iSmartgate device that can be purchased separately at www.ismartgate.com. The iSmartgate Access app will connect your iPhone or iPad to the iSmartgate device via your Wi-Fi home network or internet. Product details: •HomeKit Compatible (iSmartgate PRO and LITE). •Google Assistant Compatible. •IFTTT Compatible. •Amazon Echo Compatible via IFTTT. •This APP (when used in conjunction with the iSmartgate device) will open up to 3 garage doors/gates (PRO version) or a single garage door/gate (LITE, LITE 2 and MINI versions). •Live video streaming: watch your garage in real time from the door screen, without leaving the app. •Connect an IP camera to your iSmartgate device to see what is happening in your garage (up to 3 cameras, one for each door on the PRO version). •Garage door status alert: shows if your garage doors are Open or Closed. •Push notifications when a door is opened or left open. •Event history: see who opened each door and when. •Guided Wi-Fi setup for iSmartgate MINI and LITE 2, and automatic Wi-Fi setup through HomeKit for PRO and LITE. •Clean, intuitive and user friendly interface. •Unlimited number of users can download the app and operate a single garage. •Remote access. •Compatible with all garage door openers. What's new in 2.9.0: •Live camera video is now built into the door screen. •Rebuilt and much faster iSmartgate MINI setup. •Improved settings and event history on MINI devices with older firmware. •Lower battery consumption and general stability improvements.

Screenshots

Nold Open Bluetooth Controller3 screens
iSmartgate Access4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iSmartgate Access at 2.5 against Nold Open Bluetooth Controller's 2.3. iSmartgate Access also leads on ratings volume (34 vs 7). Nold Open Bluetooth Controller's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 14.4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iSmartgate Access holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 34 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Nold Open Bluetooth Controller's written reviews are positive against 23% of iSmartgate Access's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nold Open Bluetooth Controller ships an update monthly, iSmartgate Access every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Nold Open Bluetooth Controller versus iSmartgate Access: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNold Open Bluetooth ControlleriSmartgate Access
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (7 ratings)2.5 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.7% of reviews23.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings734 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better14.4
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNold Technologies KftPYKRS

Customer experience

Nold Open Bluetooth Controller

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive21.7%
Neutral21.7%
Negative56.5%

iSmartgate Access

All ratings34 ratings
Positive29.4%
Neutral14.7%
Negative55.9%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive23.0%
Neutral13.1%
Negative63.9%

Bugs and requests

Nold Open Bluetooth Controller

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

iSmartgate Access

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Login forms break password manager integration
  • Automations stopped working after iOS updates (e.g., ios26, 16.2, 16.4, 18)
  • Device stops responding after a few minutes
  • Door sensor keeps losing connection
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  • Lost Wi-Fi connection after updates
  • HomeKit 'no response' errors
  • App slow to refresh and load pages
  • Incorrect door status in HomeKit
  • App doesn't detect door position
  • Alerts not working for the app
  • Cannot access users menu
  • Warning 'feature' (sound/light) requires factory reset to disable
  • Device stops working after Wi-Fi upgrade
  • App doesn't match screenshots, missing remote access/add user options
  • Wrong doors opening after update
  • Sensor states flipped, identity flipped
  • HomeKit compatibility broken after firmware update
  • Video codec requires additional payment

Requested features

5 requests
  • CarPlay integration
  • Schedule open/close options
  • Apple Watch app
  • Ability to open gate partially (e.g., 20%)
  • Add additional users/user menu access

In-app purchases

None

Nold Open Bluetooth Controller

No in-app purchases

None

iSmartgate Access

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nold Open Bluetooth Controller free?
Nold Open Bluetooth Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iSmartgate Access free?
iSmartgate Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nold Open Bluetooth Controller or iSmartgate Access?
iSmartgate Access is rated higher. Nold Open Bluetooth Controller averages 2.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while iSmartgate Access averages 2.5 from 34 ratings.
Do Nold Open Bluetooth Controller or iSmartgate Access have ads?
Neither Nold Open Bluetooth Controller nor iSmartgate Access shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nold Open Bluetooth Controller or iSmartgate Access?
Nold Open Bluetooth Controller ships an update monthly, and iSmartgate Access every 2 months. Most recently, Nold Open Bluetooth Controller was updated on October 1, 2026 and iSmartgate Access on October 7, 2026.

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