i vs Smart Access VMS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
i
Easily invite visitors by sending them access codes via SMS, iMessage, or WhatsApp. Receive notifications for entry, exit, emergencies, and newsletters.
- Invite visitors via contacts
- Send invitations via SMS, iMessage, WhatsApp
- Generate Personal Access Codes (PAC)
- Message inbox for notifications
- Courtesy entry/exit notifications
- Emergency alerts
- Newsletter delivery
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i-gate provides users with the functionality to invite visitors using their contacts on their phone. The app provides the functionality to send invitations via SMS, iMessage or WhatsApp. Visitors are then providing with a PAC ( Personal Access Code) to quickly gain access to the premises. Additional features include : * Message inbox for courtesy entry and exit notifications, emergencies and newsletters
Smart Access VMS
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The Smart Access Control App for Business. Once registered, your staff will have full control of their access in and out of the building using facial, QR or keypad options.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: i at every 5 days against Smart Access VMS's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
i ships an update every 5 days, Smart Access VMS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | i | Smart Access VMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 168 MB | 176 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | I GATE (PTY) LTD | Cloudsell |
In-app purchases
i
No in-app purchases
Smart Access VMS
No in-app purchases
