Comparison

Remootio vs OmGatePro

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

Head to head
About

Remootio

Transform your existing gates and garage doors into smart devices. Control and monitor them remotely using your smartphone via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Share access securely with friends and family and receive notifications about gate activity.

Highlights
  • Smartphone control via Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
  • End-to-end encrypted security
  • Manage up to 20 unique keys
  • Unlimited guest keys with easy sharing
  • Auto-open functionality
  • Gate status monitoring
  • Customizable app interface
Features
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This application is the companion app to be used with the smart home hardware product Remootio. Remootio is a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled end-to-end encrypted smart remote controller, that makes your old gates and garage doors smart. With Remootio you can control and monitor your gates and garage doors using your smartphone. Thanks to Remootio's Bluetooth connectivity, you can control your gates even when WiFi is not available at your gates or when the internet service is down. You can also connect Remootio to your home WiFi and connect it from anywhere within your house. In this mode, no data goes through the internet. You can also set up internet access easily with one click in the App. For more information, please visit www.remootio.com Features: •Connectivity: Bluetooth, WiFi •Security: 256 bit authenticated end-to-end encryption with protection against replay attacks. •Keys: You get 20 uniquely managable keys + unlimited guest keys. •App: Modern, intuitive, and easy to use •Hardware: Easy to install, compatible with most gates and garage doors as it works with 6-25V AC or 6-36V DC and has a normally open relay output as well as 3 ports for accessories: doorbell, gate status sensor, and manual open button. •Subscription-free •Works in parallel with your old remote controller •Share keys easily with friends and family by scanning a QR code or sending a link. You can revoke keys and access rights any time. •Auto-open: Remootio can open the gates automatically as you approach them if you turn on the auto-open feature from the Remootio app. •You can check whether your gate is open or closed from the Remootio app any time. This feature is only available if the sensor is installed. •Remootio can send you notifications if a certain key holder operated the gate, it was left open, or if someone rang your doorbell •Manage as many Remootio devices with the simple app as you wish •Customize the app by selecting different background colors for different devices, and taking photos of your gates and garage doors to appear for each device. •You can enhance your Remootio with a range of accessories: - A status sensor which tells you whether your gate is closed or not - You can connect your doorbell (or any button) to Remootio to get notifications when someone rang it. - You can connect a manual open button (which you can enable or disable from the app) that opens the gate or garage door when it is pressed.

About

OmGatePro

This app allows users to securely control garage doors and gates using their smartphone, eliminating the need for traditional remote controls. It offers easy management of access for multiple users and supports various types of automated entry systems.

Highlights
  • Smartphone control for gates and garage doors
  • Eliminates need for physical remotes
  • Secure user access management
  • Supports swing, sliding, and boom gates
  • Easy installation
  • Control multiple gates from one device
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OmgatePro is a product that's re-designed to deliver users powerful gate automation in a very compact and affordable package, that's managed using a smart device app ​ It works as a remote control Garage and Gate Opener that eliminate the use of conventional remote Control ​ This is a simple low-cost way to control automated Garage Doors Gates and boom gates using your smartphone. This allows users to securely come and go from sites without the need for an additional remote controls or key fob. You can also allow remote access for those unexpected arrivals after hours so it is a handy low-cost tool. Omgate is brand new, solid, unique and first of its kind high-end product It is 100% Secure and will work with your current remote control If you require assistance with installation of your Gate or Garage door – please email us ​ Will Suite ​ • Private Homes Flats and Apartments Buildings • Multiple Offices Complexes Units/condos • Swing and Sliding Gates • Factory Barriers • Doors Buildings That Operate Using Intercoms • Apartments and Office Car Stackers • Caravan Parks with Gates or Arm Gates (Boom Gate) • Farms Swing Gates • Electric Bollards in Car parks • And Many More Features ​ • Fully Secured = Works Every Time • Packages That Cater For 1- 2000 Users • Add and Remove Users with A Click On A Button Via Your Mobile Phone Or PC* • Works with iPhone Devices – Via Free App • Control Up To 20 Different Gates from One Mobile Phone Or PC • Why Use Expensive Remote Controls When You Can Access Your Gate Or Carport Securely From Your Mobile Phone • Installation Take 20 Minutes - If you do not know how - let us know and we will explain... • No More Remote Controls, Coding Remotes to Work with The Gate And Changing Batteries • Will Make Life Easy For Body Corporate And Property Managers – You Can Decide Who And How Many Users Have Access To Gates • We offer Managed Service To Body Corporate and Property Managers And Take Over The Management Of Your Gates - send an message and we will explain how Benefits Of using Omgate: ​ · Easy to use and install · Free App for iOS · 100% Secure – No WiFi required · No more need for remote controls · No more changing batteries on remote · Works every time all the time any time · Cost per user is 10%-20% of a cost of purchasing additional remotes · Add friends, family, trade People to your gate or Garage Door by adding their mobile phone number. · Works on Garage Doors, Slide/swing Gates, Boom Gates, Electric Bollards, Car Stackers · 10-2000 users can be used on the same device · Web Interface is available for large amount users – via phone or your PC We use Smartphones nowadays for everything, so why not for managing your garage door or gate at ANY residence or business location? Now you can! ​ The tech ​ Smartphones must have Bluetooth Enabled. Must have both the app and the physical Omgate opener for functionality. WILL still work when on the phone or using GPS! Download the apps for your Smartphone by simply searching for "OmGate Pro" in the app store or scan the QR code on the side of the box to bring you there! Mobile phone compatibility: All Smartphones should have Bluetooth and Location Services enable

Screenshots

Remootio2 screens
OmGatePro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remootio at 3.5 against OmGatePro's 1.8. Remootio also leads on ratings volume (60 vs 4) and device support. On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remootio holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remootio has 60 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Remootio versus OmGatePro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemootioOmGatePro
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (60 ratings) — better1.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews54.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings60 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better—
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAssemblabs LtdYaacov Bahari

Bugs and requests

Remootio

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • Auto-open triggers when user is far away or already home
  • App fails to detect location correctly with iOS 26
  • Gates/doors open and close multiple times unexpectedly
  • No internet connection despite WiFi and Bluetooth working
  • HomeKit connection drops randomly with 'not responding' errors
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  • App works less than 50% of the time for some users
  • Apple Watch app shows button but does nothing
  • Sensor logic flipped after update (open/close reversed)
  • Sensor status shows 'not enabled' intermittently
  • App crashes when adding new device
  • Notifications not working on some devices
  • Widget disappeared after iOS update
  • Bluetooth connection very slow to establish
  • Internet control intermittently unreachable
  • App freezes or becomes unresponsive
  • Recent update (v6.0) made app very slow
  • Geofencing only works if app is running in background
  • Sensor detection fails over WiFi but works on Internet/Bluetooth
  • Voice assistant commands timeout and fail
  • App requires restart to function properly

Requested features

16 requests
  • Apple CarPlay integration (most frequently requested)
  • Independent Apple Watch app (without requiring iPhone)
  • Hands-free Siri control while driving
  • Open-until-time feature instead of just timed holds
  • Auto-close functionality with customizable delays
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  • Gate open alert notifications with time thresholds
  • Ability to control multiple devices simultaneously
  • iPad-specific app optimization
  • Widget support (previously available, now missing)
  • Ethernet hardwire option for device
  • Zigbee/Z-Wave chip integration
  • Better Siri Shortcut functionality
  • Unique notification sounds for different events
  • Time unit options (hours, not just minutes)
  • Ability to disable duplicate open requests within timeframe
  • Better HomeKit native integration

OmGatePro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Remootio

No in-app purchases

None

OmGatePro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remootio free?
Remootio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OmGatePro free?
OmGatePro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remootio or OmGatePro?
Remootio is rated higher. Remootio averages 3.5 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while OmGatePro averages 1.8 from 4 ratings.

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