Comparison

Ghost Controls vs Taos Pines Ranch

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

Head to head
About

Ghost Controls

Control your automatic gate opener remotely. Open, close, check status, and receive alerts. Schedule gate activity and grant access to others. Requires a compatible control board and the AXMC-R module.

Highlights
  • Remote gate open/close
  • Gate status monitoring
  • Open/close alerts
  • Customizable schedules
  • Grant remote access
  • Diagnostic data sharing
Features
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The Ghost Controls smart app allows you to easily open, close, check the status of, and help diagnose your automatic gate opener. This app supports all Ghost Controls gate openers that has the AXMC-R module installed. Please note that the AXMC-R module is a separately purchased accessory that does not come standard in standard Ghost Controls Kits. Additional Features: • Setup open and close alerts • Create schedules to open and/or close your automatic gate opener • Grant access to remote users • Select user connection type of Bluetooth or Wifi • View and Send diagnostics data to Ghost Controls to help reduce troubleshooting time For Ghost Controls Smart App control you will need: • A Ghost Controls control board with MultiConnect onboard • Connection to Bluetooth or Wifi To upgrade your existing Ghost Controls control board to one compatible with MultiConnect please visit www.ghostcontrols.com for more information.

About

Taos Pines Ranch

Features
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Taos Pines Ranch Elevate your living experience at Taos Pines Ranch Association with our dedicated app, designed exclusively for residents. Easily connect with your community and manage your home efficiently with the following features: Community Feed: Stay updated with the latest news and announcements. Online Voting: Participate in community decisions from anywhere. Amenity Reservations: Book amenities and common areas with ease. Bulletin Board: Share and receive important notices and messages. Payments: Manage and track your payments effortlessly. Download the Taos Pines Ranch app today and simplify your day-to-day living experience.

Screenshots

Ghost Controls3 screens
Taos Pines Ranch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Taos Pines Ranch at every 2 months against Ghost Controls's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ghost Controls ships an update every 8 months, Taos Pines Ranch every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Ghost Controls versus Taos Pines Ranch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGhost ControlsTaos Pines Ranch
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (32 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.1
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB141 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAssemblabs LtdONR Applications LLC

In-app purchases

None

Ghost Controls

No in-app purchases

None

Taos Pines Ranch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ghost Controls free?
Ghost Controls is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Taos Pines Ranch free?
Taos Pines Ranch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ghost Controls or Taos Pines Ranch have ads?
Neither Ghost Controls nor Taos Pines Ranch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ghost Controls or Taos Pines Ranch?
Ghost Controls ships an update every 8 months, and Taos Pines Ranch every 2 months. Most recently, Ghost Controls was updated on November 3, 2026 and Taos Pines Ranch on October 30, 2026.

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