Comparison

CG Installer Control vs FieldDesk Pro

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

Head to head
About

CG Installer Control

This app is for authorized dealers to install, test, and manage Cellgate access control systems. It enables remote control of gates and access points via cellular networks and the internet, supporting various power sources and environments.

Highlights
  • Install Cellgate devices
  • Test device functionality
  • Control property access
  • Remote management via mobile
  • Supports cellular and internet
  • Works with various gate types
Features
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Notice: You NEED a Dealer account with CellGate before you can use this application. This Application is designed and intended for the sole use by CellGate Access Control and Monitoring Dealers to assist in the installation/maintenance of cellgate products. The CG Installer Control App allows for the installation, testing, and control of Cellgate Devices. Built specifically for use with cellular networks and the internet, the CG Installer Control system allows you to Install and control access to your properties 24 hours a day, directly from your mobile phone or any internet connection. Working with manual or automatic gates and powered by solar or AC, the CellGate system can operate in a variety of environments such as Farms and Ranches, Oil and Gas Sites, Residences, Deer Leases and Self-Storage Facilities.

About

FieldDesk Pro

This app helps field technicians manage daily tasks, record job details, and track parts and labor. It allows for customer searches and automatic addition of new work orders to their schedules.

Highlights
  • View daily assignments
  • Add notes and attachments
  • Record parts and labor entries
  • Search for customers
  • Add new work orders
Features
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Field technicians can view daily assignments, add notes and attachments, add parts and labor entries to the FieldOPS register, and add forms. They can also search for customers and add new work orders to be added to their assignments list automatically.

Screenshots

CG Installer Control4 screens
FieldDesk Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CG Installer Control at 3.7 against FieldDesk Pro's 3.0. CG Installer Control also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). FieldDesk Pro's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CG Installer Control holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CG Installer Control ships an update every 3 months, FieldDesk Pro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
CG Installer Control versus FieldDesk Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCG Installer ControlFieldDesk Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGouldin Technologies LLCMobilogic

Customer experience

CG Installer Control

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

FieldDesk Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

CG Installer Control

No in-app purchases

None

FieldDesk Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CG Installer Control free?
CG Installer Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FieldDesk Pro free?
FieldDesk Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CG Installer Control or FieldDesk Pro?
CG Installer Control is rated higher. CG Installer Control averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while FieldDesk Pro averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do CG Installer Control or FieldDesk Pro have ads?
Neither CG Installer Control nor FieldDesk Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CG Installer Control or FieldDesk Pro?
CG Installer Control ships an update every 3 months, and FieldDesk Pro fortnightly. Most recently, CG Installer Control was updated on October 2, 2026 and FieldDesk Pro on October 3, 2026.

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