# iSmartgate Access vs Present Day

The clearest difference is rating: Present Day at 5.0 against iSmartgate Access's 2.4. iSmartgate Access's advantage is ratings volume (37 vs 1) and device support. On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Present Day holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iSmartgate Access has 37 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | iSmartgate Access | Present Day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ismartgate-access/id1277087476/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/present-day/id6760949837/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 23.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 84 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PYKRS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675021093) | [Joseph Dearman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870423425) |

## What reviewers say

### iSmartgate Access

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ismartgate-access/id1277087476)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works with HomeKit
- 👍 Works with Apple Watch
- 👍 Saves time
- 👍 Good support when available
- 👍 Reliable when working

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and cumbersome app
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🐛 Poor HomeKit integration
- 🐛 Baffling interface

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- CarPlay integration
- Schedule open/close options
- Apple Watch app
- Ability to open gate partially (e.g., 20%)
- Add additional users/user menu access


### Present Day

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/present-day/id6760949837)

This app visualizes your year as a grid of dots, encouraging you to 'show up' daily by checking in on your chosen pillars. It includes focus sessions based on the Pomodoro method and home screen widgets to keep your progress visible.

**Highlights:** 365-dot year grid visualization, Daily pillar check-in, Focus sessions with hourglass animation, Home and lock screen widgets, Multiple themes and customizable styles, Night mode

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iSmartgate Access free?

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

### Is Present Day free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iSmartgate Access or Present Day?

Present Day is rated higher. iSmartgate Access averages 2.4 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Present Day averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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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.*