# Gate Code Keeper vs Ghost Controls

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gate Code Keeper | Ghost Controls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[2.9 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-controls/id6448189177/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **26** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [bretep llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444374924) | [Assemblabs Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456463153) |

## What reviewers say

### Gate Code Keeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gate-code-keeper/id1563178917)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Access Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro Access Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Access Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Access Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Pro Access Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### Ghost Controls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-controls/id6448189177)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*