Gate vs Napoleon/Lynx Spring Calc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gate
Control your garage door or any electric door remotely and securely using your smartphone. This app works in conjunction with a compatible device to provide convenient access management.
- Remote door control
- Secure access
- Smartphone integration
- Electric door compatibility
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Using Gate-Mate App with installed Gate-Mate device you can easily and securely control your garage door or any electric door with your smart phone.
Napoleon/Lynx Spring Calc
This utility app simplifies garage door torsion spring calculations for single and duplex assemblies. It supports various lift types and drums, allowing users to save and share their calculations. Connect with local sales representatives for parts and assistance.
- Calculates torsion springs for single/duplex assemblies
- Supports various lift types and drums
- Save calculations locally
- Share calculations with other apps
- Direct contact for sales representatives
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Simplify garage door torsion spring calculations with us. Our app supports single and duplex assemblies and accommodates various lift types. Save your calculations locally or easily share them with others. Need parts or assistance? Connect directly with a local sales representative at Napoleon/Lynx, a global leader and one-stop source for garage door manufacturing and distribution. Key Features: - Calculates torsion springs for single and duplex assemblies. - Supports standard, high, and vertical lifts and various drums. - Save calculations locally and share with other apps. - Contact us directly for sales by region.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Gate at every 3 months against Napoleon/Lynx Spring Calc's every 7 months. Gate also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Gate against 5.0 for Napoleon/Lynx Spring Calc. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
Gate ships an update every 3 months, Napoleon/Lynx Spring Calc every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gate | Napoleon/Lynx Spring Calc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mohammadreza Niknezhad | Napoleon Spring Works |
Customer experience
Gate
Napoleon/Lynx Spring Calc
In-app purchases
Gate
No in-app purchases
Napoleon/Lynx Spring Calc
No in-app purchases
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