WAFERKEY vs GateHouse Admin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WAFERKEY
This app provides a user-friendly mobile platform for access control. It allows you to unlock doors with your phone and manage access flexibly with options for recurring, temporary, or one-time permissions. You can also share access and review lock history.
- Unlock doors via smartphone
- Flexible access management
- Recurring, temporary, and one-time access
- Share access permissions
- Track lock history
- Bluetooth 4.0+ compatibility
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WAFERKEY Mobile App Make it smart with WAFERKEY! WAFERKEY is a user-friendly platform for mobile access control. Using our mobile app can let you easily manage access in your daily life. With WAFERKEY App, it allows you to unlock the door via your mobile phone. This app also supports flexible access management including recurring, temporary, and one-time access. You are able to share access at any given time, and keep track of your lock history. If you have any questions, please contact us: support.app@waferlock.com --- • WAFERKEY is compatible with most smartphones equipped with Bluetooth 4.0 or higher and running IOS 15.6 or later versions. • WAFERKEY may not operate properly if it is not compatible with the device used. • For more information about smart lock models which are built in with Bluetooth modules and support WAFERKEY, please contact with our sales team. --- Attention WAFERKEY users: Please note that in order to provide better service, all users must update to version 2.0.0 or above after 10:00 AM May 31, 2023 (UTC+8) If you encounter any issues with WAFERKEY, please don't worry. Simply update to the latest version to resume normal usage.
GateHouse Admin
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Gate House Admin is the essential tool for estate managers, simplifying and streamlining all aspects of estate administration. From visitor management to staff coordination and access control, Gate House Admin empowers you to take full control of your estate operations — all from your phone. Whether you manage a small residential estate or a large gated community, Gate House Admin helps you maintain order, improve security, and enhance communication with residents and personnel.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: GateHouse Admin at 12.0 against WAFERKEY's 15.6. On price, update cadence, 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.
WAFERKEY ships an update every 2 months, GateHouse Admin every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WAFERKEY | GateHouse Admin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 140 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WAFERLOCK Corp. | CPAAT CONSULTING |
In-app purchases
WAFERKEY
No in-app purchases
GateHouse Admin
No in-app purchases









