Ekahau Survey vs GateWatcher
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ekahau Survey
This app simplifies Wi-Fi site surveys for IT professionals. It automatically maps access points, provides instant analysis with heatmaps, and allows for easy sharing of results. Optimized for iPad, it offers a lightweight yet feature-rich solution for efficient Wi-Fi diagnostics.
- Automatic access point location and mapping
- Instant post-survey analysis
- Crystal-clear heatmaps
- Auto-saving survey data
- Easy sharing of survey results
- Optimized for iPad
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Wi-Fi experts and IT professionals can now perform site surveys with ease. Optimized for iPad™ No more heavy lifting. Ekahau Survey offers a full survey solution that is enhanced for the ultra-lightweight iPad™ and is optimized to deliver an intuitive user experience and fast, responsive interface. Light Weight, but Full of Features Ekahau Survey might come in a lightweight package, but doesn’t skimp on features. It automatically locates all nearby access points and places them on a map and delivers instant post-survey analysis with easy-to-read, beautiful crystal-clear heatmaps. Hours of Uninterrupted Surveying Paired with Ekahau Sidekick™, which houses an 8 hour dedicated rechargeable battery you can keep going longer without needing to recharge. Reduce Site Visits and Rework Ekahau Survey keeps your Wi-Fi site survey data safe using the auto-saving feature and allows you to quickly share your survey results with expert users for advanced analysis, troubleshooting and detailed reporting.
GateWatcher
This application provides field access for security guards to log gate events related to their Dividia GateWatcher subscription. It is designed for guards to efficiently manage and record security incidents while on duty.
- Log gate events in the field
- Access Dividia GateWatcher subscription
- Designed for security guards
- USA-based security solutions provider
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GateWatcher for iPhone/iPad allow access to your Dividia GateWatcher subscription. Guards can easily log gate events while in the field protecting your customers assets. Dividia Technologies LLC is a leading provider of security and surveillance solutions. We are USA based and specialize in Commercial, Industrial, and Residential systems. We design, build, and install all of our systems in the USA.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GateWatcher at 5.0 against Ekahau Survey's 2.7. GateWatcher also leads on monetization model (free vs paid). Ekahau Survey's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (49 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GateWatcher holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ekahau Survey has 49 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Ekahau Survey ships an update monthly, GateWatcher every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ekahau Survey | GateWatcher |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (49 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 49 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 195 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ekahau, Inc | Dividia Technologies |
Customer experience
Ekahau Survey
GateWatcher
In-app purchases
Ekahau Survey
No in-app purchases
GateWatcher
No in-app purchases
