CellGate Mobile Connect vs Gatewise Multifamily
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CellGate Mobile Connect
Control property access remotely with an advanced system. Manage who enters and when, customize access codes, and receive real-time alerts with photos. Monitor gates 24/7 from any location via your mobile device.
- Remote gate control
- Customizable access codes
- Historical activity logs
- Photo notifications
- Real-time alerts (text, email, voice)
- Works with manual/automatic gates
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Notice: You NEED an 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 Subscribers. The CellGate Access Control and Monitoring system lets you control who enters your property and when—from any location, at any time. By simply logging in to your online CellGate account, you can create and customize an unlimited number of access codes and maintain a detailed historical record of all gate activity, including photos. Our solar- and AC-powered system packages contain everything you need for remotely controlling automatic and manual gates, and the system's camera options help ensure you receive photos of all gate activity directly to your mobile phone. Built specifically for use with cellular networks and the internet, the CellGate system allows you to monitor and control access to your property 24 hours a day, directly from your mobile phone or any internet connection. No matter where in the world you happen to be, when a visitor arrives you will receive text, email or voice alerts to your cell phone. Then simply send an open command to any gate anywhere in the U.S. 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. Exotic/Wild Game Traps are also controlled and monitored by CellGate with the added option to disable motion triggered image messages after the trap has been closed.
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 rating: Gatewise Multifamily at 2.8 against CellGate Mobile Connect's 1.9. Gatewise Multifamily also leads on review sentiment (28% vs 10%) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). CellGate Mobile Connect's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months). 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.
Gatewise Multifamily holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 447 and 307 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of CellGate Mobile Connect's written reviews are positive against 28% of Gatewise Multifamily's.
CellGate Mobile Connect ships an update every 5 weeks, Gatewise Multifamily every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.
| Parameter | CellGate Mobile Connect | Gatewise Multifamily |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (447 ratings) | 2.8 (307 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.2% of reviews | 27.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 447 — better | 307 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #199 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 131 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gouldin Technologies LLC | Gatewise Incorporated |
Customer experience
CellGate Mobile Connect
Gatewise Multifamily
User reviews
CellGate Mobile Connect
From 447 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works as advertised
- 🚀 Great customer service
- 💡 Remote gate control and monitoring
Room to improve
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 🔍 Lack of modern features (Siri, CarPlay)
- 🤔 Confusing and clunky interface
- 🚧 Issues with multi-gate/property management
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
CellGate Mobile Connect
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Inconsistent gate opening/closing
- Compatibility issues with iOS updates
- Notifications and call functionality not reliable
Requested features
4 requests- Add Siri and Shortcuts support
- Integrate with Apple CarPlay
- Improve multi-gate/property management
- Implement dark mode and accessibility options
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
CellGate Mobile Connect
No in-app purchases
Gatewise Multifamily
No in-app purchases
Questions
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