# PalGate vs Access Control One

The clearest difference is rating: Access Control One at 5.0 against PalGate's 2.7. Access Control One also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). PalGate's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 2). 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.

Access Control One holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PalGate has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PalGate ships an update every 3 weeks, Access Control One fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PalGate | Access Control One |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palgate/id1150352979/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/access-control-one/id1543759467/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 29.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 98 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pal Electronics Systems ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1150352978) | [Inter Solutions Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255929573) |

## 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


### Access Control One

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/access-control-one/id1543759467)

Monitor home visits and manage authorized guests. This app integrates with a web platform to provide a seamless experience for residents to view their visit logs and access an agency directory.

**Highlights:** View visit logs, Manage profile, Manage authorized visitors, View agency directory, Seamless web platform integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PalGate free?

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

### Is Access Control One free?

Access Control One is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PalGate or Access Control One?

Access Control One is rated higher. PalGate averages 2.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Access Control One averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PalGate or Access Control One have ads?

Neither PalGate nor Access Control One shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PalGate or Access Control One?

PalGate ships an update every 3 weeks, and Access Control One fortnightly. Most recently, PalGate was updated on October 11, 2026 and Access Control One on October 3, 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.*