Comparison

i vs Apostello

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

i

Easily invite visitors by sending them access codes via SMS, iMessage, or WhatsApp. Receive notifications for entry, exit, emergencies, and newsletters.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Apostello

Features
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Apostello – Where Faith Meets Community Apostello is the ultimate Christian social media platform designed to unite believers, churches, and pastors worldwide. Share your faith, connect with like-minded individuals, and inspire others through uplifting content. Whether you're a pastor sharing sermons, a church posting events, or an individual seeking daily inspiration, Apostello is the perfect place to grow in faith and community. Features That Inspire: - Daily Devotionals & Quotes: Start your day with uplifting Bible verses and reflections. - Engage with the Community: Post photos, videos, and testimonies to share your spiritual journey. - Follow Pastors & Churches: Stay connected with your favorite ministries and discover new ones. - Global Reach: Spread the Word of God across the world with a supportive and welcoming audience. - Church Profiles: Amplify your church’s voice by sharing sermons, announcements, and events. Why Apostello? In a busy digital world, Apostello creates a safe, uplifting space for Christians to connect and grow in their faith. Join the movement and let your voice inspire others. By downloading, installing, or using this application, you agree to be bound by Apple's Standard Terms of Use (EULA). This agreement is effective immediately upon your use of the application and includes all terms and conditions specified therein https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.

Screenshots

i4 screens
Apostello4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: i at none against Apostello's 1. i also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Apostello's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Apostello sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per month. i asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

i ships an update every 5 days, Apostello every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
i versus Apostello: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriApostello
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperI GATE (PTY) LTDPetrus Arnoldus van Zyl

In-app purchases

None

i

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Apostello

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Contributor$24.991 Month

Questions

Is i free?
i is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Apostello free?
Apostello is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do i or Apostello have ads?
Neither i nor Apostello shows ads.
Which is updated more often, i or Apostello?
i ships an update every 5 days, and Apostello every 2 days. Most recently, i was updated on October 5, 2026 and Apostello on October 6, 2026.

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