Connect IQ™ Store vs GateFox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Connect IQ™ Store
Discover and download free apps, music streaming services, widgets, data fields, and custom watch faces to enhance your compatible smart devices. Manage all your downloaded content directly within the store.
- Download free apps
- Music streaming integration
- Personalize with widgets
- Custom data fields
- Custom watch faces
- Manage downloads
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Your device with your apps — all in one place. The Connect IQ Store is where you can download free apps, such as Uber and SmartThings, for more functionality. Put music streaming services right on your watch for music on the go. Personalize your devices with widgets, data fields and even custom watch faces. Then, manage all your downloads in the store.
GateFox
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GateFox is an all-in-one community management and visitor access platform designed for gated communities, HOAs, condos, apartments, and residential properties. Manage residents, visitors, vendors, staff, and property operations from one modern platform. Key Features: • Visitor Management Create guest passes, approve visitors, and manage entry access in real time. • Resident Management Maintain resident profiles, vehicles, pets, and household information. • QR Code Guest Passes Generate secure QR-based entry passes for guests and vendors. • Vendor & Staff Management Track vendors, contractors, attendants, and community staff. • Vehicle & Parking Management Manage parking permits, vehicle registrations, and parking violations. • Gate & Access Control Integration Integrates with supported gate systems, intercoms, CCTV, LPR/ANPR cameras, and access control platforms. • Notifications & Messaging Send push notifications, emails, and SMS alerts to residents and staff. • Incident Reporting & Task Management Track incidents, maintenance requests, and operational tasks. • Amenities & Property Management Manage amenities, schedules, reservations, and community operations. • Mail & Package Tracking Log and manage incoming packages and deliveries. • Community Communication Post announcements, documents, and digital bulletin board updates. GateFox helps communities improve security, streamline operations, and enhance the resident experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GateFox at every 4 days against Connect IQ™ Store's every 3 weeks. GateFox also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Connect IQ™ Store's advantage is chart position (#93 vs unranked). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Connect IQ™ Store ships an update every 3 weeks, GateFox every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Connect IQ™ Store | GateFox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (8.6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8.6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #93 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 181 MB | 188 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Garmin | GateMate LLC |
Bugs and requests
Connect IQ™ Store
Reported bugs
5 issues- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Watch faces not installing properly
- Syncing and download problems
- Crashing and freezing on launch
- Incompatibility with newer devices
Requested features
8 requests- Smoother integration with MyFitnessPal
- Ability to save progress pics with weigh-ins
- Filter by device compatibility in app store
- Separate free and paid watch face sections
- Ability to remove unwanted watch faces/apps
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- Habit/goal setting app integration
- Enlarged digital time display option
- Custom watch face hand color display
GateFox
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Connect IQ™ Store
No in-app purchases
GateFox
No in-app purchases







