# SmartRent vs Gables Resident

SmartRent and Gables Resident both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 57% of Gables Resident's written reviews are positive against 15% of SmartRent's. Gables Resident also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). SmartRent's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (122K vs 4.2K). 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 — 4.7 for SmartRent against 4.7 for Gables Resident. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartRent has 122K ratings behind it against 4.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 15% of SmartRent's written reviews are positive against 57% of Gables Resident's.

SmartRent ships an update monthly, Gables Resident every 9 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartRent | Gables Resident |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (122K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartrent/id1280670682/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gables-resident/id1451993365/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **122K** | 4.2K |
| Positive reviews | 15.0% of reviews | **57.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#151** | — |
| Size | 124 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smartrent.com, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1280670681) | [Yardi Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/425728804) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartRent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartrent/id1280670682)

**Currently charting:** #151 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Control your home remotely with this app. Manage door locks, thermostats, and create custom schedules for energy savings. Grant temporary access codes and automate routines for ultimate convenience.

**Highlights:** Remote lock/unlock and thermostat control, Custom thermostat schedules, Time-bound access codes, Home automation routines, Voice command integration, Leak alerts, Activity logs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient door lock control
- 👍 Good customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Thermostat issues (inaccurate readings, random on/off)
- 🐛 Unreliable door lock status
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and disconnections
- ⚠️ Forced installation by apartment complex
- ⏱️ Slow app response times

**Reported bugs**

- Thermostat not syncing with app
- Door lock showing wrong status
- App logging users out randomly

**Requested features**

- Integration with Apple Watch and HomeKit
- Ability to set custom lock codes
- Improved automation and scheduling options


### Gables Resident

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gables-resident/id1451993365)

Manage your apartment community life seamlessly. Pay rent, submit maintenance requests with photos and voice notes, and reserve amenities like the lounge or pool. Stay connected with your neighbors via the community bulletin board.

**Highlights:** Submit rent payments, Automatic rent payments, Submit maintenance requests, Reserve community amenities, Track package deliveries, Community bulletin board

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for payments and maintenance requests
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 🚀 Functional app
- 👍 Smooth and seamless experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Slow and buggy
- 🔑 Frequent sign-in issues
- 💰 Excessive fees
- 🔍 Limited functionality
- 🔍 Lacking in features

**Reported bugs**

- Payment processing errors
- Maintenance request issues
- Frequent app crashes
- Inability to save login credentials
- Inconsistent app performance

**Requested features**

- Ability to cancel maintenance requests
- Improved user interface and navigation
- Automatic account balance updates
- Better communication and notifications
- Integration with other property management tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartRent free?

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

### Is Gables Resident free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SmartRent or Gables Resident?

Gables Resident is rated higher. SmartRent averages 4.7 out of 5 from 122K ratings, while Gables Resident averages 4.7 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do SmartRent or Gables Resident have ads?

Neither SmartRent nor Gables Resident shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SmartRent or Gables Resident?

SmartRent ships an update monthly, and Gables Resident every 9 months. Most recently, SmartRent was updated on November 1, 2026 and Gables Resident on November 1, 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.*