# PalGate vs HVMS Mobile

The clearest difference is rating: PalGate at 2.6 against HVMS Mobile's 1.5. PalGate also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (16 vs 2). HVMS Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PalGate holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PalGate has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PalGate ships an update every 3 weeks, HVMS Mobile every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PalGate | HVMS Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palgate/id1150352979/reviews)** | [1.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hvms-mobile/id1444336533/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 28.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 99 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pal Electronics Systems ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1150352978) | [Business Infusions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1287113967) |

## What reviewers say

### PalGate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palgate/id1150352979)

Control your garage door, gate, or barrier remotely from your iPhone. Manage user access, track entry logs, and secure your property from anywhere. This smart access solution offers real-time control via Bluetooth, GSM/4G, or Wi-Fi.

**Highlights:** Remote gate and garage door control, Add/remove user access, Access logs and history, Manage multiple doors, Real-time control via Bluetooth, GSM/4G, Wi-Fi, Secure and encrypted access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### HVMS Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hvms-mobile/id1444336533)

View your HVMS calendar in real time with month, day, and upcoming appointment views. Features include GPS pinpointers for locations, SMS notifications for travel, and email for notes or follow-up requests. Edit appointments, add notes, and upload pictures with compatible HVMS versions.

**Highlights:** Real-time calendar viewing, Upcoming appointment list, GPS location pinpointer, SMS appointment notifications, Email notes and follow-up requests, Appointment editing and picture uploads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PalGate free?

PalGate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HVMS Mobile free?

HVMS Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PalGate or HVMS Mobile?

PalGate is rated higher. PalGate averages 2.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while HVMS Mobile averages 1.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do PalGate or HVMS Mobile have ads?

Neither PalGate nor HVMS Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PalGate or HVMS Mobile?

PalGate ships an update every 3 weeks, and HVMS Mobile every 5 months. Most recently, PalGate was updated on November 6, 2026 and HVMS Mobile on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*