ABDi GateAccess vs OB Connect FL
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.
OB Connect FL
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Welcome to OB Connect! OB Connect is the official app for the City of Ormond Beach — your direct link to city services, information, and community updates! Quickly and easily report non-emergency concerns, such as damaged street signs, potholes, or other issues. Your request is sent directly to the appropriate department, and you can track its progress every step of the way. You can also view and stay informed on reports submitted by others in the community. Stay connected with what’s happening around you by accessing the city calendar, community events, and real-time updates through our social media channels—all in one convenient place. OB Connect puts the City of Ormond Beach at your fingertips!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ABDi GateAccess at every 3 weeks against OB Connect FL's every 2 months. ABDi GateAccess also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, 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.
ABDi GateAccess ships an update every 3 weeks, OB Connect FL every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ABDi GateAccess | OB Connect FL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (80K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 80K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 149 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Applications by Design, Inc. | City of Ormond Beach |
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
OB Connect FL
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ABDi GateAccess
No in-app purchases
OB Connect FL
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ABDi GateAccess free?
Is OB Connect FL free?
Do ABDi GateAccess or OB Connect FL have ads?
Which is updated more often, ABDi GateAccess or OB Connect FL?
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