garage vs MIC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
garage
This open-source application allows you to control a DIY garage door opener directly from your smartphone. It requires a companion Node.js application running on a Raspberry Pi or similar device. Setup instructions are available on the developer's GitHub pages.
- Control DIY garage openers
- Smartphone integration
- Open-source software
- Requires companion Node.js app
- GitHub setup guides
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Control a DIY garage opener from your phone. Requires a raspberry pi or similar running the following nodejs app: https://github.com/johntothee/garage. This app and the companion node app are open source. For info and setup see the readme pages at https://github.com/johntothee/garage_ios and https://github.com/johntothee/garage
MIC
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The MIC - Manaras Internet Control™ device allows you to control and monitor a Manaras smart garage door operator from anywhere with the use of the MIC app and your smart device. Have peace of mind and control over your garage door. The MIC app allows you to check the status of your garage door from anywhere with your smartphone, so that you never forget to close your garage door again. Features: - Control and monitor your garage door operator remotely - Manage the ins and the outs of your facility - Easy connection and pairing of the MIC - Manaras Internet Control™ device with your garage door operator - Share access with multiple users, with either temporary access or permanent access - Get real time push notification alerts when your door is open or closed - Safety warning signal and flashing light alert prior to door closing - Monitor multiple doors on one platform - Download the free MIC - Manaras Internet Control™ app on your smart device Required: - 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connection - Smart device - Manaras Wi-Fi enabled smart garage door operator - Monitored photoelectric cells - One MIC - Manaras Internet Control™ device per operator Local data rates may apply when using the MIC app. For more information on the MIC - Manaras Internet Control™ device or app, please visit www.manaras.com. Manaras Internet Control™ is a registered T.M. of Manaras 9141-0720 Québec Inc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: garage at daily against MIC's every 3 months. garage also leads on iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
garage ships an update daily, MIC every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | garage | MIC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.2 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | John Erhardt | Skylink Group |
In-app purchases
garage
No in-app purchases
MIC
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is garage free?
Is MIC free?
Do garage or MIC have ads?
Which is updated more often, garage or MIC?
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