Comparison

CellGate Mobile Connect vs rmResident

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

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.

Highlights
  • View account information
  • Pay rent and fees
  • Set up auto-pay
  • Submit maintenance requests
  • View past work orders
Features
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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.

Screenshots

CellGate Mobile Connect4 screens
rmResident4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
CellGate Mobile Connect versus rmResident: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCellGate Mobile ConnectrmResident
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (447 ratings)3.5 (2.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.2% of reviews28.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4472.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#203 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGouldin Technologies LLCLCS

Customer experience

CellGate Mobile Connect

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

rmResident

All ratings1,924 ratings
Positive62.1%
Neutral4.4%
Negative33.6%
Written reviews339 reviews
Positive28.0%
Neutral7.7%
Negative64.3%

User reviews

CellGate Mobile Connect

From 447 App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

None

CellGate Mobile Connect

No in-app purchases

None

rmResident

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CellGate Mobile Connect free?
CellGate Mobile Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is rmResident free?
rmResident is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CellGate Mobile Connect or rmResident?
rmResident is rated higher. CellGate Mobile Connect averages 1.9 out of 5 from 447 ratings, while rmResident averages 3.5 from 2.1K ratings.
Do CellGate Mobile Connect or rmResident have ads?
Neither CellGate Mobile Connect nor rmResident shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CellGate Mobile Connect or rmResident?
CellGate Mobile Connect ships an update every 5 weeks, and rmResident monthly. Most recently, CellGate Mobile Connect was updated on October 17, 2026 and rmResident on October 20, 2026.

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