BISApp vs Gatewise Multifamily
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BISApp
Stay informed about the Birmingham Islamic Society's events and activities. Access important information, including prayer times, to help you connect with the community.
- Activity information
- Salat timings
- Community connection
- Event updates
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Provides Information about Birmingham Islamic Society activities, salat timings, etc.
Gatewise Multifamily
This app allows residents of apartment communities to easily open community car gates and entry doors using their iPhone. It functions as a modern, cloud-based access control system for apartment complexes, enabling seamless entry to gates and amenities.
- Open community car gates
- Open entry doors
- Access amenities
- Cloud-based access control
- Manager user authorization
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Easily open your Community Car-Gates & Entry Doors, as well as amenities with your iPhone. Gatewise is a Modern, Cloud based, Access Control System that was designed for Apartments Communities. Notice: The App will open the Gates & Doors only in communities where GateWise device is connected to the gate operator or garage door / Gate opener. Community Manager, can easily manage who can access the gate. Simply authorize additional users by entering their phone numbers in the System. For purchasing and installation of the GateWise device please contact us at www.gatewise.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BISApp at 96% against Gatewise Multifamily's 27%. BISApp also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.8) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Gatewise Multifamily's advantage is chart position (#174 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume, 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.
BISApp holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 533 and 307 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of BISApp's written reviews are positive against 27% of Gatewise Multifamily's.
BISApp ships an update monthly, Gatewise Multifamily every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BISApp | Gatewise Multifamily |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (533 ratings) — better | 2.8 (307 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 96.3% of reviews — better | 27.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 533 — better | 307 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #174 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 131 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ozair Inc. | Gatewise Incorporated |
Customer experience
BISApp
Gatewise Multifamily
User reviews
BISApp
From 533 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Very helpful
- 👍 Accurate prayer timings
- 👍 Informative
- 👍 Good for community happenings
Room to improve
- 👎 Does not teach real Islamic teachings
- 👎 Lacks Sunnah and spirit touching lectures
- 👎 No Islamic personality examples for children
Gatewise Multifamily
From 307 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient
- 🔒 Secure access
Room to improve
- 🐛 Unreliable/glitchy
- 🔋 Drains phone battery
- 📱 Requires phone to access
- 🕰️ Slow/laggy
- 🔇 Loud buzzing sound
Bugs and requests
BISApp
Requested features
8 requests- Add widgets
- Add compass for qibla direction
- Add daily Hadith
- Add one verse from the Quran daily
- Add youth channel
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- Give space after time and show AM or PM
- Change 'Jummah Khateeb Schedule' to 'Jumuah Khateeb Schedule'
- Prompt users to rate the app after a few days
Gatewise Multifamily
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes/freezes
- Inconsistent gate/door access
- Registration/login issues
- Widget doesn't work as expected
Requested features
5 requests- Add Apple Watch support
- Integrate with Apple CarPlay
- Add favorites/frequently used list
- Improve Siri integration
- Implement dark mode
In-app purchases
BISApp
No in-app purchases
Gatewise Multifamily
No in-app purchases
