UniFi Connect vs GateFox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UniFi Connect
Manage and automate your organization's IT infrastructure, from lighting to EV chargers. Discover, configure, and monitor devices remotely, applying custom settings to groups with ease.
- Remote device discovery, adoption, configuration, and monitoring
- Automate IT solutions like lighting and EV chargers
- Apply custom settings to multiple devices simultaneously
- Enterprise-grade network management
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Build an enterprise-grade network that allows you to connect and automate your organization’s IT solutions - from conference room lighting to multimedia displays, EV chargers, and more! With UniFi Connect, you can: - Discover, adopt, configure, and monitor devices from anywhere. - Apply custom settings to multiple devices and groups with a single tap.
GateFox
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GateFox is an all-in-one community management and visitor access platform designed for gated communities, HOAs, condos, apartments, and residential properties. Manage residents, visitors, vendors, staff, and property operations from one modern platform. Key Features: • Visitor Management Create guest passes, approve visitors, and manage entry access in real time. • Resident Management Maintain resident profiles, vehicles, pets, and household information. • QR Code Guest Passes Generate secure QR-based entry passes for guests and vendors. • Vendor & Staff Management Track vendors, contractors, attendants, and community staff. • Vehicle & Parking Management Manage parking permits, vehicle registrations, and parking violations. • Gate & Access Control Integration Integrates with supported gate systems, intercoms, CCTV, LPR/ANPR cameras, and access control platforms. • Notifications & Messaging Send push notifications, emails, and SMS alerts to residents and staff. • Incident Reporting & Task Management Track incidents, maintenance requests, and operational tasks. • Amenities & Property Management Manage amenities, schedules, reservations, and community operations. • Mail & Package Tracking Log and manage incoming packages and deliveries. • Community Communication Post announcements, documents, and digital bulletin board updates. GateFox helps communities improve security, streamline operations, and enhance the resident experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GateFox at every 5 days against UniFi Connect's monthly. GateFox also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.
UniFi Connect ships an update monthly, GateFox every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UniFi Connect | GateFox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 140 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ubiquiti Inc. | GateMate LLC |
In-app purchases
UniFi Connect
No in-app purchases
GateFox
No in-app purchases







