Comparison

My Verisure vs Gator

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

Head to head
About

My Verisure

Manage your Verisure smart alarm system remotely. Monitor your home's security, arm or disarm your system, and receive alerts. Requires an existing Verisure account and compatible alarm.

Highlights
  • Remote alarm control
  • System monitoring
  • Security alerts
  • Tablet version available
  • Verisure Technology security
Features
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Notes: -If you are a customer of Verisure and you have a Verisure Smart Alarm installed, you will only have to download and install the application. To start using it you will need a “username” and a “password” which you will be able to obtain on our or by calling our Customer Services line -If you are a customer of Verisure and you have another device installed, or you do not know if your device is compatible with this application, call our Customer Services line and we will give you all of the information. -If you are still not a customer of Verisure and you want to receive more information, you can contact us on our website or by calling. All of the products and applications used to control your alarm have the most stringent security systems thanks to the Verisure Technology which is exclusive to Securitas Direct. And additionally NEW VERSION FOR TABLETS! At Verisure we continue to look after your security, 24 hours a day.

About

Gator

Features
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Control your connected gates in one view. GATOR has developed a flexible and reusable mobile gate automation system which makes it far easier to control and secure a property. Automation can be installed to all new and most existing gates and doors. - GATOR supports countless users on a single device. It's perfect for the gated community, high traffic barriers, or industrial gates. - The best solution for separating users in roles. Make different settings for guests, service staff, or whatever you like. - You can drag and drop a widget on a phone screen where you can operate and see the live status of your gates. - Not always possible to operate gates manually. This is where schedules come handy.

Screenshots

My Verisure4 screens
Gator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: My Verisure at every 9 days against Gator's every 21 months. Gator's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Verisure ships an update every 9 days, Gator every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
My Verisure versus Gator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy VerisureGator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 21 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1511.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSecuritas DirectTRIKDIS

Bugs and requests

My Verisure

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues
  • Camera not working
  • Routine scheduling problems
  • Sync issues between app and alarm system

Requested features

4 requests
  • Custom arming modes
  • Push notifications for all alarm events
  • Improved camera integration
  • Better multi-property management

Gator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

My Verisure

No in-app purchases

None

Gator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Verisure free?
My Verisure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gator free?
Gator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do My Verisure or Gator have ads?
Neither My Verisure nor Gator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Verisure or Gator?
My Verisure ships an update every 9 days, and Gator every 21 months. Most recently, My Verisure was updated on November 7, 2026 and Gator on November 3, 2026.

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