# Gate vs Napoleon/Lynx Spring Calc

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gate | Napoleon/Lynx Spring Calc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gate-mate/id1238833872/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/napoleonlynx-spring-calc/id6737538790/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 84 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mohammadreza Niknezhad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1238833871) | [Napoleon Spring Works](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771529934) |

## What reviewers say

### Gate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gate-mate/id1238833872)

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.

**Highlights:** Remote door control, Secure access, Smartphone integration, Electric door compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Napoleon/Lynx Spring Calc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/napoleonlynx-spring-calc/id6737538790)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gate free?

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

### Is Napoleon/Lynx Spring Calc free?

Napoleon/Lynx Spring Calc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Gate or Napoleon/Lynx Spring Calc?

Gate and Napoleon/Lynx Spring Calc are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Gate or Napoleon/Lynx Spring Calc have ads?

Neither Gate nor Napoleon/Lynx Spring Calc shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gate or Napoleon/Lynx Spring Calc?

Gate ships an update every 3 months, and Napoleon/Lynx Spring Calc every 7 months. Most recently, Gate was updated on November 2, 2026 and Napoleon/Lynx Spring Calc on October 30, 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.*