Comparison

ATA 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

ATA

Control and monitor your garage door and gate remotely from anywhere in the world. Receive real-time alerts, customize settings for convenience and security, and manage access for family or staff.

Highlights
  • Remote garage door and gate control
  • Real-time push notifications
  • Customizable partial opening modes
  • Activity log for usage history
  • Unique user access control
  • Control multiple garage doors
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The Automatic Technology America App (ATA) is part of our Smart Phone Control Kit that allows you to control your garage door remotely. You can rely on Automatic Technology (ATA) and your smartphone to control and monitor your garage door and gate. Your phone is always with you - now it can take place of your remote, from anywhere in the world. Here's how our Smartphone Kit can work for you: • Real-time alerts - Push notifications send alerts whenever your garage door or gate is operated, opened for an extended period or when your opener requires a service. • Customized settings to suit your lifestyle - Program your ATA app the way you want it. From partial opening modes to allowing or restricting door access times, your convenience and security are paramount. • Activity log to view usage history - Lets you know if someone has operated your garage door or gate and when. • Security via unique user access control - Allow full or temporary access for staff or family, and remove access at the click of a button. • Control of doors at multiple locations - Use your ATA app with multiple garage doors ATA's Home Access app is the ultimate in convenient, secure and reliable garage door and gate control. Learn more about the Smart Phone Control Kit at https://www.automatictechnology.com/remotes-accessories/smartphone-control-hub

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

ATA4 screens
iSmartgate Access4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ATA at 4.6 against iSmartgate Access's 2.5. ATA also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 22%). iSmartgate Access's advantage is ratings volume (34 vs 11). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

ATA holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 34 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of ATA's written reviews are positive against 22% of iSmartgate Access's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ATA ships an update every 3 months, iSmartgate Access every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ATA versus iSmartgate Access: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterATAiSmartgate Access
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (11 ratings) — better2.5 (34 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better21.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1134 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutomatic Technology Australia Pty.Ltd.PYKRS

Customer experience

ATA

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

iSmartgate Access

All ratings34 ratings
Positive29.4%
Neutral14.7%
Negative55.9%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive21.8%
Neutral10.9%
Negative67.3%

Bugs and requests

ATA

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

ATA

No in-app purchases

None

iSmartgate Access

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ATA free?
ATA 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, ATA or iSmartgate Access?
ATA is rated higher. ATA averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while iSmartgate Access averages 2.5 from 34 ratings.
Do ATA or iSmartgate Access have ads?
Neither ATA nor iSmartgate Access shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ATA or iSmartgate Access?
ATA ships an update every 3 months, and iSmartgate Access every 2 months. Most recently, ATA was updated on September 12, 2026 and iSmartgate Access on September 19, 2026.

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