Comparison

GoGogate2 vs Luma View

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

Head to head
About

GoGogate2

Control your garage door or gate remotely using your iPhone or iPad. This app connects to a separate hardware device to provide secure, real-time status updates and even allows for camera integration to monitor your garage.

Highlights
  • Open/close garage doors and gates
  • Garage door status alerts
  • Connect IP cameras for monitoring
  • Remote access via Wi-Fi or internet
  • Secure AES encryption
  • IFTTT compatibility
Features
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Open your garage door or gate from your iPhone! Download the GoGogate 2 app to open or close your garage door or gate with your iPhone or iPad. This App works with the GoGoGate 2 device that can be purchased separately at www.gogogate.com. The GoGogate app will connect your iPhone or iPad to the GoGogate device via your Wi-Fi home network or internet Product details: *This APP (when used in conjunction with the GoGoGate 2 device) will open up to 3 garage doors *Garage door status alert: Shows if your garage doors are Open or Closed *Clean, Intuitive and User Friendly Interface *Unlimited number of users can download the app and operate a single garage *100% Secure with AES encryption technology *Connect a IP camera to GogoGate2 to see what is happen in your garage (up to 3 cameras, one for each door) *Remote Access *Compatible with IFTTT. Compatible with all Garage door openers. Advanced Settings: The GoGogate device can also be configured via the APP to operate other relay based products such as electric blinds or sprinkler systems.

About

Luma View

Monitor your security cameras remotely with live HD video streaming, event playback, and recording capabilities. Features include smart event search with object filtering, customizable grid views, and audio support. Manage multiple devices and access your footage anytime, anywhere from your tablet or mobile.

Highlights
  • HD live viewing (single/split screen)
  • Synchronized playback (up to 16 channels)
  • Smart Event Search (human/vehicle filtering)
  • Push notifications for events
  • Customizable grid views
  • Snapshot and video recording
  • Two-way audio support
Features
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The all new Luma View app offers powerful features at your fingertips, allows you check on what matters – anytime, anywhere. Watch live video, user-friendly event search, playback, and save recordings, or take a snapshot all from your tablet or mobile device. • Enjoy HD live viewing of a single or split screen (4, 9, or 16 channels simultaneously) in both portrait and landscape modes with convenient pinch to zoom • Synchronize playback up to 16 channels • User-friendly Smart Event Search with human and vehicle filtering • Push message offer quick overview of latest events • Auto switch between high or standard resolution depending on your remote connection • Customize your grid views for multi-device management – Drag and drop cameras where you’d like them, even across multiple DVRs/NVRs • Easily scan timeline and playback to find recordings and events • Instantly capture snapshots or record videos with a tap of your finger • Add snapshots and video to your photo library for safe keeping or to share with family, friends, or colleagues • Listen or speak to whoever is on the other end (Audio support varies by camera model) • Remotely control pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) cameras

Screenshots

GoGogate24 screens
Luma View4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GoGogate2 at 40% against Luma View's 13%. GoGogate2 also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

GoGogate2 ships an update every 2 months, Luma View every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GoGogate2 versus Luma View: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoGogate2Luma View
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (42 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.3% of reviews — better12.9% of reviews
Number of ratings42 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better12.1
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperV2FEWirepath Home Systems, LLC

Customer experience

GoGogate2

All ratings42 ratings
Positive54.8%
Neutral9.5%
Negative35.7%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive40.3%
Neutral17.9%
Negative41.8%

Luma View

Written reviews70 reviews
Positive12.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative85.7%

Bugs and requests

GoGogate2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Luma View

Reported bugs

75 issues
  • Crashes on open
  • App changes settings
  • App breaks and won't open
  • Issues with showing recordings or playback
  • Misses footage
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  • Cannot consistently access recordings
  • Continuously quits working on iPhones
  • Notifications not working
  • Cannot see live feed
  • Constantly glitching
  • Notifications stop working
  • Constantly stops working
  • Requires deleting and reinstalling to fix
  • Broken on iOS 26
  • Crashes on Apple devices
  • Clients cannot access cameras
  • Needs update for iOS 26
  • Always offline
  • Reload every time it's used
  • Have to uninstall and install every 3 months for alerts
  • Crashes before loading screen
  • No sound for notifications
  • Doesn't always record
  • Sound not very clear
  • App crashes
  • App won't open
  • App crashes all the time
  • Does not work with iOS 26/iPhone 17 Pro
  • Freezes on startup screen and closes
  • Can't connect
  • Won't launch
  • App does not work with latest iOS
  • App does not launch
  • Incredibly slow
  • Periodically crashes
  • Intrusion alerts stop working
  • Terrible bug for a surveillance system
  • Does not work with iOS 26
  • Black screen with logo then crashes
  • Broken
  • Doesn't work at all
  • Fails to record notifications
  • Doorbell cam issues
  • App hasn't worked from the start
  • No iPad version
  • Difficult to navigate
  • Cannot access desired video point
  • Always something wrong
  • Not very reliable
  • App makes cameras useless
  • Notifications not working
  • App icon notification numbers never reset
  • Connection drops every time app is opened
  • Fails to connect
  • Cannot see cameras
  • Monthly connection issues
  • Barely functional
  • Clunky app
  • Cameras disappear for no reason
  • Rarely functional
  • App skipping
  • Freezes for 3-4 seconds
  • Opening app and seeing cameras is super slow
  • Cameras constantly falling off connection
  • Add Favorite Button missing
  • Sends motion detection messages but devices offline
  • Recent update messed everything up
  • Connection failed in June, can't login in July
  • Forgot password link not sending email
  • New version blows up with 16 channel DVR
  • Connection failed half the time
  • Needs updating
  • Not able to be put on Mac or PC
  • Cannot cast to TV
  • Cannot view on Mac or PC

Requested features

16 requests
  • Distinguish between people, animal, car, package
  • Facial recognition and saving
  • Ability to search by name
  • Search with a single word
  • Add skip ahead function
Show 11 more
  • Add x2 speed option
  • Add iPad version
  • Add Mac or PC version
  • Add ability to cast to TV
  • Add Favorite Button
  • Add dark mode
  • Improve user interface for average user
  • Add ability to distinguish between event types (people, animals, cars, packages)
  • Implement facial recognition
  • Allow searching by name or keyword
  • Add x2 playback speed

In-app purchases

None

GoGogate2

No in-app purchases

None

Luma View

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GoGogate2 free?
GoGogate2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Luma View free?
Luma View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GoGogate2 or Luma View have ads?
Neither GoGogate2 nor Luma View shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GoGogate2 or Luma View?
GoGogate2 ships an update every 2 months, and Luma View every 8 months. Most recently, GoGogate2 was updated on October 12, 2026 and Luma View on October 9, 2026.

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