iSmartgate Access vs Plan de Vida
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Plan de Vida
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Plan de Vida is an app that helps you accomplish your daily tasks, goals, and intentions, and build the habits you need to achieve a fulfilling Plan de Vida by reaching your objectives. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Plan de Vida offers auto-renewable subscriptions to access all features — Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. — Subscription automatically renews at the same price unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. — You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID account settings. — Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, is forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://plandevida.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iSmartgate Access at none against Plan de Vida's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Plan de Vida sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. iSmartgate Access asks for nothing beyond the download.
iSmartgate Access ships an update every 2 months, Plan de Vida every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iSmartgate Access | Plan de Vida |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (34 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 23.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 34 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.4 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PYKRS | BAKIA SAS |
Bugs and 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
Plan de Vida
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iSmartgate Access
No in-app purchases
Plan de Vida
- Monthly subscription14 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$31.991 Year
Questions
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