Comparison

CellGate Mobile Connect vs NW Maids

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote gate control
  • Customizable access codes
  • Historical activity logs
  • Photo notifications
  • Real-time alerts (text, email, voice)
  • Works with manual/automatic gates
Features
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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.

About

NW Maids

Easily book top-rated home cleaning services in the Pacific Northwest. Select your service, choose a time, and pay securely. Manage bookings, track progress, and rate cleaners for quality assurance.

Highlights
  • Book top-rated home cleaners
  • Secure in-app payments
  • Manage bookings on mobile/computer
  • Track booking progress
  • Rate cleaning professionals
  • Next-day availability
  • 24/7 customer service
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NW Maids is the easiest way to book top-rated home cleaners in the Pacific Northwest. Choose your service and pick a time, then pay securely right from your phone. Manage your bookings from your phone or computer, check the progress of your bookings, and leave a rating to help us maintain quality service. "Super easy to book an appointment. My mom and daughter team was amazing. Definitely going with recurring service!" Mikaela Jones - Seattle, WA - Single parent Why NW Maids? Top-rated professionals. NW Maids professionals are experienced, friendly, background-checked, and insured. Next-day availability. Appointments are available 7 days per week. The NW Maids Happiness Guarantee. Your happiness is our goal. If you're not happy, we'll work to make it right. 24/7 customer service. Let NW Maids take care of your home cleaning needs so you can get back to the things you love most! Location Tracking Disclaimer: This app uses GPS location tracking. Kindly note that continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Screenshots

CellGate Mobile Connect4 screens
NW Maids4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: CellGate Mobile Connect at 454 against NW Maids's 5. CellGate Mobile Connect also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). NW Maids's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 10%) and rating (2.2 vs 1.9). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NW Maids holds the better App Store score, 2.2 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CellGate Mobile Connect has 454 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of CellGate Mobile Connect's written reviews are positive against 33% of NW Maids's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CellGate Mobile Connect ships an update every 5 weeks, NW Maids every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CellGate Mobile Connect versus NW Maids: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCellGate Mobile ConnectNW Maids
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (454 ratings)2.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.2% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings454 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGouldin Technologies LLCLaunch 27 LLC

Customer experience

CellGate Mobile Connect

All ratings447 ratings
Positive15.2%
Neutral9.4%
Negative75.4%
Written reviews186 reviews
Positive10.2%
Neutral12.9%
Negative76.9%

NW Maids

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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

NW Maids

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CellGate Mobile Connect

No in-app purchases

None

NW Maids

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CellGate Mobile Connect free?
CellGate Mobile Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NW Maids free?
NW Maids is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CellGate Mobile Connect or NW Maids?
NW Maids is rated higher. CellGate Mobile Connect averages 1.9 out of 5 from 454 ratings, while NW Maids averages 2.2 from 5 ratings.
Do CellGate Mobile Connect or NW Maids have ads?
Neither CellGate Mobile Connect nor NW Maids shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CellGate Mobile Connect or NW Maids?
CellGate Mobile Connect ships an update every 5 weeks, and NW Maids every 3 months. Most recently, CellGate Mobile Connect was updated on November 6, 2026 and NW Maids on November 2, 2026.

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