Comparison

GatePass vs MSR Control

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

Head to head
About

GatePass

Features
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Control your Gatepass Smart Lock from your smartphone. Gatepass Smart Lock Lock and unlock your door with your phone. Give keyless entry to family, friends or even the dog walker. With Auto-Lock always know your door is closed and locked. The lock’s compact design easily attaches to your existing deadbolt so you can still your regular keys.

About

MSR Control

This utility app allows users to manage magnetic cards using a Bluetooth-enabled MSR device. It provides functionality to read, write, and duplicate various types of magnetic stripe cards with a focus on ease of use and secure operations.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity for MSR devices
  • Read, write, and copy magnetic cards
  • User-friendly interface
  • Wide magnetic card compatibility
  • Secure transaction operations
Features
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Experience the next level of magnetic card management with Easy MSR X, specifically designed to harness the power of your MSR device via Bluetooth. Whether you're in business or managing personal data, Easy MSR X offers a seamless interface to read, write, and duplicate magnetic cards with utmost ease and security. Key Features: Bluetooth Connectivity: Pair easily with your MSR device. Multi-Function: Read, write, and copy magnetic stripe cards. User-Friendly: Simplistic design for easy operation. High Compatibility: Works with a wide range of magnetic cards. Secure Transactions: Ensures safety with encrypted operations. This app is using the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/ internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GatePass3 screens
MSR Control2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GatePass at none against MSR Control's 4. GatePass also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). MSR Control's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). 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. MSR Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. GatePass asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GatePass ships an update every 4 months, MSR Control fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GatePass versus MSR Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGatePassMSR Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (70 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—70 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoberto Weller新雨 李

In-app purchases

None

GatePass

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

MSR Control

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited access$1.997 Days
  • Unlimited access$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited access$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited access$14.99

Questions

Is GatePass free?
GatePass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MSR Control free?
MSR Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GatePass or MSR Control have ads?
Neither GatePass nor MSR Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GatePass or MSR Control?
GatePass ships an update every 4 months, and MSR Control fortnightly. Most recently, GatePass was updated on October 1, 2026 and MSR Control on October 10, 2026.

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