Comparison

LIFNAV vs The Floodgate

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

Head to head
About

LIFNAV

Connect with your community and access essential services. This app facilitates communication between residents, volunteers, and officials regarding important information and local events. It provides support for everyday needs and disaster assistance.

Highlights
  • Community needs support
  • Disaster assistance
  • Connect residents and volunteers
  • Share important information
  • Event notifications
Features
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The Salvation Army of LIFNAV is focused on meeting the needs of the community. From everyday needs to disaster assistance. This app is made to connect residents, volunteers, and city officials about important information and events. The Salvation Army is so much more than a red kettle, we are your community partner.

About

The Floodgate

Features
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Welcome to elevated living in the palm of your hand! This new, cutting-edge platform provides The Floodgate residents with high-tech convenience at the touch of their fingertips. Download the app to: • Access the payment portal • Submit maintenance requests 24/7 and receive status updates • Receive important updates & communication from the community manager • Meet your neighbors through resident interest groups • Participate in our hotel style concierge services program • Reserve amenity spaces within the property • Sign up for building events & fitness classes • Get rewards and discounts to local stores & restaurants • Manage your visitors and send virtual keys • Access all of your digital keys from a single device

Screenshots

LIFNAV3 screens
The Floodgate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LIFNAV at weekly against The Floodgate's every 4 months. LIFNAV also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). 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

LIFNAV ships an update weekly, The Floodgate every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
LIFNAV versus The Floodgate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLIFNAVThe Floodgate
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB193 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperThe Salvation Army, A Georgia CorporationElevated Lifestyles Inc

In-app purchases

None

LIFNAV

No in-app purchases

None

The Floodgate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LIFNAV free?
LIFNAV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Floodgate free?
The Floodgate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LIFNAV or The Floodgate have ads?
Neither LIFNAV nor The Floodgate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LIFNAV or The Floodgate?
LIFNAV ships an update weekly, and The Floodgate every 4 months. Most recently, LIFNAV was updated on October 6, 2026 and The Floodgate on October 28, 2026.

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