CellGate Mobile Connect vs rmResident
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.
rmResident
Manage your rental property with ease. Make and view payments, submit and track maintenance requests, and review account information securely from your mobile device.
- View account information
- Pay rent and fees
- Set up auto-pay
- Submit maintenance requests
- View past work orders
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rmResident* is a secure, easy-to-use mobile app you can use to make and view payments, review existing maintenance requests, submit new ones, and more. With rmResident, you can pay rent and other fees, set up monthly auto-pay, and send maintenance requests to your property manager—anytime, anywhere. Features: • Review all your account information quickly and easily • Pay your rent and other fees, view transactions, and set up auto-pay to streamline your future payments • Create maintenance requests when something in your space needs to be serviced or repaired, and view past work orders directly from the app *rmResident is only for renters at properties that use Rent Manager property management software. Please contact the owner of your property to see if rmResident will work for you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: rmResident at 3.5 against CellGate Mobile Connect's 1.9. rmResident also leads on review sentiment (28% vs 10%) and chart position (#203 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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.
rmResident holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 447 and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of CellGate Mobile Connect's written reviews are positive against 28% of rmResident's.
CellGate Mobile Connect ships an update every 5 weeks, rmResident monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CellGate Mobile Connect | rmResident |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (447 ratings) | 3.5 (2.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.2% of reviews | 28.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 447 | 2.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #203 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gouldin Technologies LLC | LCS |
Customer experience
CellGate Mobile Connect
rmResident
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
rmResident
From 2.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient rent payment
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🚀 Helpful for maintenance requests
Room to improve
- 💰 Excessive convenience fees
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔍 Lack of payment history and transparency
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and use
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
rmResident
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues and inability to reset password
- Maintenance requests not properly tracked
- Autopay and payment processing failures
- Inconsistent and confusing user interface
Requested features
4 requests- Option to pay partial rent or split payments
- Ability to view payment history and account details
- Improved communication with property managers
- Better mobile app experience and functionality
In-app purchases
CellGate Mobile Connect
No in-app purchases
rmResident
No in-app purchases
Questions
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