Comparison

Gate Code Keeper vs Ghost Controls

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

Head to head
About

Gate Code Keeper

Securely store, manage, and share various codes. Receive automatic code notifications based on your location. Shared codes update instantly for all users.

Highlights
  • Store and manage codes
  • Share codes with others
  • Location-aware notifications
  • Automatic code updates
  • Organize any code type
Features
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Gate Code is the fastest way to store, find, and share the codes that get you through — HOA gates, storage units, lockboxes, safes, garage doors, wordlocks, and more. THE CODE YOU NEED, RIGHT WHEN YOU ARRIVE Add a location to any code and Gate Code watches it for you. Pull up to the gate and your code is already on the lock screen — no unlocking your phone, no digging through notes. EVERYWHERE YOU ARE • Home-screen widget with a satellite map of your nearest gate • Apple Watch app and complication • CarPlay: your codes on the car screen when you arrive • Live Activities on the lock screen and Dynamic Island BUILT LIKE A VAULT • Dark, glanceable Digital Vault design • Hide code masks sensitive codes everywhere — tap to reveal • Choose per code what syncs to your watch and your car • Colorized codes make 0/O and 1/l unmistakable • Encrypted and synced across your devices SHARING THAT JUST WORKS Send a code to family, a guest, or a delivery driver with one link — they get the code and clear entry steps. You stay in control. MADE FOR PEOPLE ON THE MOVE Drivers, couriers, realtors, property managers, pilots, and anyone with more gates than memory. GATE CODE PRO Unlimited code storage with a monthly or annual plan — annual includes a 7-day free trial.

About

Ghost Controls

Control your automatic gate opener remotely. Open, close, check status, and receive alerts. Schedule gate activity and grant access to others. Requires a compatible control board and the AXMC-R module.

Highlights
  • Remote gate open/close
  • Gate status monitoring
  • Open/close alerts
  • Customizable schedules
  • Grant remote access
  • Diagnostic data sharing
Features
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The Ghost Controls smart app allows you to easily open, close, check the status of, and help diagnose your automatic gate opener. This app supports all Ghost Controls gate openers that has the AXMC-R module installed. Please note that the AXMC-R module is a separately purchased accessory that does not come standard in standard Ghost Controls Kits. Additional Features: • Setup open and close alerts • Create schedules to open and/or close your automatic gate opener • Grant access to remote users • Select user connection type of Bluetooth or Wifi • View and Send diagnostics data to Ghost Controls to help reduce troubleshooting time For Ghost Controls Smart App control you will need: • A Ghost Controls control board with MultiConnect onboard • Connection to Bluetooth or Wifi To upgrade your existing Ghost Controls control board to one compatible with MultiConnect please visit www.ghostcontrols.com for more information.

Screenshots

Gate Code Keeper4 screens
Ghost Controls3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ghost Controls at none against Gate Code Keeper's 5. Ghost Controls also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). Gate Code Keeper's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model 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. Gate Code Keeper sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Ghost Controls asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gate Code Keeper ships an update weekly, Ghost Controls every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Gate Code Keeper versus Ghost Controls: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGate Code KeeperGhost Controls
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.9 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—26 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB61 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerbretep llcAssemblabs Ltd

Customer experience

Gate Code Keeper

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Ghost Controls

All ratings26 ratings
Positive42.3%
Neutral11.5%
Negative46.2%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Gate Code Keeper

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Access Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pro Access Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Access Annual$9.991 Year
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  • Pro Access Annual7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Access Lifetime$59.99
None

Ghost Controls

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gate Code Keeper free?
Gate Code Keeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ghost Controls free?
Ghost Controls is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gate Code Keeper or Ghost Controls have ads?
Neither Gate Code Keeper nor Ghost Controls shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gate Code Keeper or Ghost Controls?
Gate Code Keeper ships an update weekly, and Ghost Controls every 8 months. Most recently, Gate Code Keeper was updated on September 21, 2026 and Ghost Controls on September 22, 2026.

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