# CellGate Mobile Connect vs Setellite

The clearest difference is rating: Setellite at 4.3 against CellGate Mobile Connect's 1.9. CellGate Mobile Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (435 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Setellite sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $35.00 per month. CellGate Mobile Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Setellite holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CellGate Mobile Connect has 435 ratings behind it against 3, 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 17% of Setellite's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CellGate Mobile Connect | Setellite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (435 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellgate-mobile-connect/id575775114/reviews) | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setellite/id956157212/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **435** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 10.2% of reviews | **16.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 127 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gouldin Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/575775117) | [PLX Technologies B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1319890071) |

## What reviewers say

### CellGate Mobile Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellgate-mobile-connect/id575775114)

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:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works as advertised
- 🚀 Great customer service
- 💡 Remote gate control and monitoring

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 🔍 Lack of modern features (Siri, CarPlay)
- 🤔 Confusing and clunky interface
- 🚧 Issues with multi-gate/property management

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Inconsistent gate opening/closing
- Compatibility issues with iOS updates
- Notifications and call functionality not reliable

**Requested features**

- Add Siri and Shortcuts support
- Integrate with Apple CarPlay
- Improve multi-gate/property management
- Implement dark mode and accessibility options


### Setellite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setellite/id956157212)

This platform streamlines on-set VFX data organization for film and episodic productions. It allows for real-time collaboration and efficient collection of critical shot data, even without an active internet connection.

**Highlights:** On-set VFX data organization, Real-time collaborative project sharing, Digital form creation, Offline data collection, Compatibility with global slate and take systems, Easy modification and sharing of shot data

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Setellite Pro User Monthly | $35.00 | per month |
| Setellite Team User Monthly | $70.00 | per month |
| Setellite Studio User Monthly | $129.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CellGate Mobile Connect free?

CellGate Mobile Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Setellite free?

Setellite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CellGate Mobile Connect or Setellite?

Setellite is rated higher. CellGate Mobile Connect averages 1.9 out of 5 from 435 ratings, while Setellite averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do CellGate Mobile Connect or Setellite have ads?

Neither CellGate Mobile Connect nor Setellite shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CellGate Mobile Connect or Setellite?

CellGate Mobile Connect ships an update monthly, and Setellite monthly. Most recently, CellGate Mobile Connect was updated on September 19, 2026 and Setellite on June 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*