Comparison

PalGate vs emsOS

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

Head to head
About

PalGate

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
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Open your garage door, gate, barrier or secure entry — straight from your iPhone, in an instant. With PalGate, your gate becomes a smart access point, under your control from anywhere, at any time. PalGate lets you add or remove users — family, guests or tenants — in seconds, managing exactly who gets access, and when. Every action is logged: see who opened or closed the gate, when, and which device was used, giving you clear access history and better security. Whether you run one gate or dozens — PalGate supports multiple doors and barriers under the same account. Through PAL Electronics’ secure and reliable system, you get real-time control via Bluetooth, GSM/4G or Wi-Fi (depending on your hardware), with encrypted remotes or smart devices. That means opening or locking gates doesn’t depend on distance — you can manage your property from anywhere. Designed for flexibility, safety and simplicity — PalGate offers a modern, unified solution for controlling access to your property: fast to set up, easy to use, and secure. If you’d like to try the very latest features before official release — join our beta channel: https://testflight.apple.com/join/8shrgUg7

About

emsOS

Features
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emsOS is the mobile app for volunteer and career EMS agencies. It puts the things your crew needs every shift in one place, using your agency's own portal and data. Sign in with your agency's code and your portal account. Your agency sets up what you see, so you only get the features it has turned on. HOME A quick dashboard when you open the app: what needs your attention, your tasks, which rigs are in service, shortcuts to your most-used screens, and what's coming up on the calendar. RIGS AND VEHICLES - Rig Status shows every rig's current status at a glance. - Rig and station checklists can be filled out right on your phone, even with a weak signal. Your answers are saved and sent when you're back online. - Vehicles shows each vehicle's details, expiration dates, mileage and history. - Vehicle Problems lets you report an issue by describing it or filling in a form, add photos, and follow it until it's fixed. SUPPLY Find items, restock a rig, check alerts for low stock and expirations, and receive deliveries by scanning barcodes. REFERENCE - Protocols: your agency's protocol book, searchable by number or keyword and saved on your phone for use offline. - Hospitals: your agency's list of hospitals, including door codes, also saved for offline use. - Phone Numbers: your agency's important contacts. - Documents: your agency's bylaws, forms and other files. - Ask AI: ask questions about your agency's own documents and get answers with citations. - Contractions Timer: a simple tap-to-time tool. ALL IN ONE ORGANIZATION - Calendar: see training, meetings and special events. Authorized members can add and edit events. - Tasks: see what's assigned to you, create tasks, add photos and comments, and follow progress. - Member Directory: find and contact fellow members. - Meetings: check in with a room code or QR code and vote when your chair opens a vote. - Expense Reports: snap a receipt, create a report and submit it. - My Profile: update your information and photo, and sign out of devices you no longer use. BUILT FOR MULTIPLE AGENCIES If you volunteer with more than one agency, you can stay signed in to each and switch between them. IMPORTANT emsOS is for members of participating agencies. You need an agency code and an account from your agency to sign in. Ask your agency's officers if you don't have one. The app displays the protocols and reference information your agency provides. It does not replace your agency's medical direction, training or official procedures.

Screenshots

PalGate4 screens
emsOS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: emsOS at every 11 days against PalGate's every 3 weeks. PalGate's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PalGate ships an update every 3 weeks, emsOS every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PalGate versus emsOS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPalGateemsOS
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPal Electronics Systems ltd.Daniel Ackerman

In-app purchases

None

PalGate

No in-app purchases

None

emsOS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PalGate free?
PalGate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is emsOS free?
emsOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PalGate or emsOS have ads?
Neither PalGate nor emsOS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PalGate or emsOS?
PalGate ships an update every 3 weeks, and emsOS every 11 days. Most recently, PalGate was updated on November 13, 2026 and emsOS on November 10, 2026.

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