ABDi GateAccess vs MyEnvera
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.
MyEnvera
Manage your Envera community access from your phone. Edit your visitor list, update household details, and maintain your personal profile. Streamline community entry and communication.
- Visitor list management
- Household list editing
- Profile updates
- Envera community access
- Mobile management
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The MyEnvera app brings visitor and profile management features to the mobile platform. Residents of Envera-protected communities can use the app to edit their visitor list, household list, and update their profile.
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Verdict
ABDi GateAccess and MyEnvera both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 65% of ABDi GateAccess's written reviews are positive against 24% of MyEnvera's. ABDi GateAccess also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). MyEnvera's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, 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 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ABDi GateAccess has 80K ratings behind it against 11K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of ABDi GateAccess's written reviews are positive against 24% of MyEnvera's.
ABDi GateAccess ships an update every 3 weeks, MyEnvera every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | ABDi GateAccess | MyEnvera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (80K ratings) — better | 4.7 (11K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews — better | 24.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 80K — better | 11K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Applications by Design, Inc. | Envera Systems LLC |
Customer experience
ABDi GateAccess
MyEnvera
User reviews
ABDi GateAccess
From 80K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient gate access
- 🔒 Improved security
- 📢 Helpful notifications
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate/use
- 🔕 Notification issues
- 🔢 Limitations on guest list size
MyEnvera
From 11K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient app
- 🔒 Reliable security system
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow and unresponsive
- 🔑 Password issues
- 📞 Poor customer support
- 🔓 Unreliable gate security
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
MyEnvera
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login issues
- Notification problems
- Visitor management glitches
Requested features
3 requests- Option to remain logged in
- Ability to edit visitor information
- Improved mobile optimization
In-app purchases
ABDi GateAccess
No in-app purchases
MyEnvera
No in-app purchases
