# PalGate vs Smart

The clearest difference is rating: PalGate at 2.4 against Smart's 1.7. PalGate also leads on review sentiment (30% vs 0%). Smart's advantage is ratings volume (129 vs 11). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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, 2.4 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart has 129 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of PalGate's written reviews are positive against 0% of Smart's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PalGate | Smart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.4 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palgate/id1150352979/reviews)** | [1.7 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-parking/id1521416293/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **129** |
| Positive reviews | **29.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 98 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pal Electronics Systems ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1150352978) | [TowCentric LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521416295) |

## 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, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-parking/id1521416293)

This application simplifies parking management for residents. It began as a guest form and has evolved into a comprehensive parking solution used by over 120,000 people nationwide.

**Highlights:** Easy-to-use software, Accessible parking solution, Guest form functionality, Resident parking management, Nationwide user base

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ App is deceiving
- ❌ App expired tags
- ❌ App doesn't send codes
- ❌ App has login issues
- ❌ App has SMS issues

**Reported bugs**

- App is deceiving, pretends glitches, approves wrong address
- App expired tag, won't let user renew, locked user in apartment
- App doesn't send verification code
- App refuses to let user log in after password updates
- SMS messages not working, no code received

**Requested features**

- Add fallback mechanism to specify email for code
- Add option to edit personal information
- Add option to delete account
- Provide customer service contact information
- Add missing vehicle models


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PalGate free?

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

### Is Smart free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PalGate or Smart?

PalGate is rated higher. PalGate averages 2.4 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Smart averages 1.7 from 129 ratings.

### Do PalGate or Smart have ads?

Neither PalGate nor Smart shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PalGate or Smart?

PalGate ships an update every 3 weeks, and Smart every 3 weeks. Most recently, PalGate was updated on September 29, 2026 and Smart on September 29, 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.*