# ATA vs Ghost Controls

The clearest difference is rating: ATA at 4.6 against Ghost Controls's 2.9. ATA also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (50% vs 33%). Ghost Controls's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, 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.

ATA holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of ATA's written reviews are positive against 33% of Ghost Controls's.

ATA ships an update every 3 months, Ghost Controls every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ATA | Ghost Controls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ata-automatic-technology/id1218786573/reviews)** | [2.9 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-controls/id6448189177/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 86 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Automatic Technology Australia Pty.Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/915189610) | [Assemblabs Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456463153) |

## What reviewers say

### ATA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ata-automatic-technology/id1218786573)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ghost Controls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-controls/id6448189177)

Control your automatic gate opener remotely. Open, close, check status, and receive alerts. Schedule gate activity and grant access to others. Requires a compatible control board and the AXMC-R module.

**Highlights:** Remote gate open/close, Gate status monitoring, Open/close alerts, Customizable schedules, Grant remote access, Diagnostic data sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ATA free?

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

### Is Ghost Controls free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ATA or Ghost Controls?

ATA is rated higher. ATA averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Ghost Controls averages 2.9 from 26 ratings.

### Do ATA or Ghost Controls have ads?

Neither ATA nor Ghost Controls shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ATA or Ghost Controls?

ATA ships an update every 3 months, and Ghost Controls every 8 months. Most recently, ATA was updated on September 12, 2026 and Ghost Controls on September 22, 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.*