Zuul Systems vs GateKey Resident
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zuul Systems
Grant seamless entry to your gated community for guests. This app allows residents to send digital passes, reducing wait times and enhancing security. Registered guests can easily request passes and access community amenities.
- Send digital guest passes
- Reduce gate wait times
- Improve community security
- Guest pass requests
- Contact integration
- QR code passes
- Add passes to calendar
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The ZUUL Systems app allows registered users with residential access to directly send guests a pass for entry into their gated community. Advanced features allow for a significant reduction in wait time at the gate for guests, as well as improved security measures for residents. Registered guests can request a pass from residents. Create groups, favorites, and import all your contacts directly from your phone. Passes contain your pre-scanned ID, unique QR code, and ability to get directions and add a pass to calendars as a reminder.
GateKey Resident
Manage your guests and view their history with this official resident application. Add, edit, or delete guests, receive notifications, and communicate with community guards. New features are added regularly to enhance your community experience.
- Manage guests (add, edit, delete)
- View guest history
- Edit user information
- Receive push notifications
- Communicate with community guards
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GateKey is the very best visitor management solution for community associations, apartments and colleges. This is the official GateKey Resident app for residents in communities subscribing to GateKey. Easily manage your guests, contact information, and view guest history on your mobile device. Current Features Include: View visitor list, add, edit, and delete guests View guest history Edit user information Receive push notifications Communicate directly with community guards. New features added all the time! If you have suggestions on how to improve the app, please email us at: support@GateKey.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Zuul Systems at 68% against GateKey Resident's 13%. Zuul Systems also leads on rating (3.8 vs 2.5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Zuul Systems holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Zuul Systems's written reviews are positive against 13% of GateKey Resident's.
Zuul Systems ships an update weekly, GateKey Resident every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zuul Systems | GateKey Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (38 ratings) — better | 2.5 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews — better | 12.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZUUL SYSTEMS, LLC | GateKey, Inc. |
Customer experience
Zuul Systems
GateKey Resident
In-app purchases
Zuul Systems
No in-app purchases
GateKey Resident
No in-app purchases
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