Comparison

APMA Engage vs Gatewise Multifamily

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

Head to head
About

APMA Engage

Access association updates, news, and podcasts. Find podiatrists, explore advocacy tools, and manage conference plans. Stay informed and connected with essential resources.

Highlights
  • Association updates and news
  • APMA Podcast access
  • Breaking news alerts
  • Find a Podiatrist tool
  • Conference planning and networking
Features
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APMA Engage is the essential app for maximizing your membership! Take advantage of key benefits anytime, anywhere: • Read the latest association updates and issues of APMA News • Listen to the APMA Podcast • Receive breaking news alerts • Get quick access to a variety of essential resources, like Find a Podiatrist, Seal products, eAdvocacy, and more APMA Engage is also your gateway to the conference tools you have come to expect when attending The National, including planning your educational itinerary, exploring the exhibit hall, interacting with fellow attendees, and more!

About

Gatewise Multifamily

This app allows residents of apartment communities to easily open community car gates and entry doors using their iPhone. It functions as a modern, cloud-based access control system for apartment complexes, enabling seamless entry to gates and amenities.

Highlights
  • Open community car gates
  • Open entry doors
  • Access amenities
  • Cloud-based access control
  • Manager user authorization
Features
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Easily open your Community Car-Gates & Entry Doors, as well as amenities with your iPhone. Gatewise is a Modern, Cloud based, Access Control System that was designed for Apartments Communities. Notice: The App will open the Gates & Doors only in communities where GateWise device is connected to the gate operator or garage door / Gate opener. Community Manager, can easily manage who can access the gate. Simply authorize additional users by entering their phone numbers in the System. For purchasing and installation of the GateWise device please contact us at www.gatewise.com

Screenshots

APMA Engage3 screens
Gatewise Multifamily4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: APMA Engage at 4.5 against Gatewise Multifamily's 2.8. Gatewise Multifamily's advantage is ratings volume (307 vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

APMA Engage holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gatewise Multifamily has 307 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

APMA Engage ships an update every 6 months, Gatewise Multifamily every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
APMA Engage versus Gatewise Multifamily: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPMA EngageGatewise Multifamily
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings) — better2.8 (307 ratings)
Positive reviews—27.5% of reviews
Number of ratings4307 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
Best chart rank—#205 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmerican Podiatric Medical Association, IncorporatedGatewise Incorporated

Customer experience

APMA Engage

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

Gatewise Multifamily

All ratings307 ratings
Positive37.8%
Neutral13.0%
Negative49.2%
Written reviews160 reviews
Positive27.5%
Neutral18.1%
Negative54.4%

Bugs and requests

APMA Engage

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Gatewise Multifamily

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes/freezes
  • Inconsistent gate/door access
  • Registration/login issues
  • Widget doesn't work as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Apple Watch support
  • Integrate with Apple CarPlay
  • Add favorites/frequently used list
  • Improve Siri integration
  • Implement dark mode

In-app purchases

None

APMA Engage

No in-app purchases

None

Gatewise Multifamily

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is APMA Engage free?
APMA Engage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gatewise Multifamily free?
Gatewise Multifamily is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, APMA Engage or Gatewise Multifamily?
APMA Engage is rated higher. APMA Engage averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Gatewise Multifamily averages 2.8 from 307 ratings.
Do APMA Engage or Gatewise Multifamily have ads?
Neither APMA Engage nor Gatewise Multifamily shows ads.
Which is updated more often, APMA Engage or Gatewise Multifamily?
APMA Engage ships an update every 6 months, and Gatewise Multifamily every 2 months. Most recently, APMA Engage was updated on August 24, 2026 and Gatewise Multifamily on September 23, 2026.

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