ABDi GateAccess vs iLock for Continental
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ABDi GateAccess
Manage your gated community access from your mobile device. View and update your guest list, and review recent visitor logs. This app connects to the GateAccess.net website for seamless management of your residential access.
- Manage guest list
- View visitor logs
- Add and change guest entries
- Access residential file details
- iOS device compatibility
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The GateAccess app is a free mobile companion to your community's GateAccess.net subscription. With the app, you can securely access and manage your guest list, view recent visitor history, and modify your account information from anywhere, right from your mobile device.
iLock for Continental
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The "iLock for Continental" works in conjunction with the Continental Access CA4K software. The iLock app communicates to Architech series locks that contain Bluetooth LE technology. In addition, the iLock app communicates to a Bluetooth Reader Module, that wires in parallel with a standard weigand reader, making the reader bluetooth enabled. The iLock app provides the ability to enroll standard credentials, in addition to a maintenance (admin) credential. The maintenance (admin) credential provides the ability to change the default settings in the bluetooth reader module. Upon selecting an enrolled Door in the app, an Unlock icon will display to unlock the door. The iLock App also provides an "Unlock When Near" feature.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ABDi GateAccess at every 3 weeks against iLock for Continental's every 35 months. iLock for Continental's advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
ABDi GateAccess ships an update every 3 weeks, iLock for Continental every 35 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ABDi GateAccess | iLock for Continental |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (80K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 80K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 35 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Applications by Design, Inc. | NAPCO Security Technologies |
Bugs and requests
ABDi GateAccess
Reported bugs
3 issues- App not working after updates
- Inconsistent guest check-in/out
- Incorrect guest information displayed
Requested features
4 requests- Barcode/QR code guest access
- Customizable notification sounds
- Ability to edit/delete past guests
- Integration with smart home systems
iLock for Continental
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ABDi GateAccess
No in-app purchases
iLock for Continental
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ABDi GateAccess free?
Is iLock for Continental free?
Do ABDi GateAccess or iLock for Continental have ads?
Which is updated more often, ABDi GateAccess or iLock for Continental?
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