For Karachi housing societies & apartments
Visitor and Gate Management for Karachi Housing Societies
Karachi's gates are busy. Rider deliveries come in all day, drivers and domestic staff rotate shifts, and guests turn up unannounced in the evening. In most societies, a guard writes it all into a paper register. GuardWatch replaces that register with QR visitor passes created by residents, guard scanning at the gate, and a searchable digital log your committee can actually use.
Start with a 30-day free pilot for one society. Nothing is charged during the pilot.
Built for how Karachi societies actually run
Karachi has very different kinds of residential gates. There are bungalow phases in areas like DHA and Clifton, large gated townships like Bahria Town Karachi off the Superhighway, and dense apartment blocks in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, PECHS and Scheme 33. One gate might handle a few dozen cars an hour. Another might be a single lobby desk in a high-rise with hundreds of flats.
GuardWatch works the same way at either kind of gate:
- Bungalow and plot societies: residents pre-create passes for guests and drivers, so the guard isn't calling the house for every car.
- Apartment complexes: passes are tied to a unit, so the lobby guard can confirm the host flat in seconds instead of ringing the intercom.
- Multi-gate townships: every gate's guard app writes to the same log, so management sees all entries in one place.
(Areas are named only to describe the kinds of communities in Karachi. GuardWatch doesn't claim them as customers.)
How a visit works
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1
Resident creates a pass
in the GuardWatch Resident app for a guest, delivery or service visit.
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2
The guest gets a unique QR
on their phone, usually shared over WhatsApp.
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3
The guard scans it
with the GuardWatch Guard app, or types the code manually if the screen is cracked or dim.
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4
The host unit is confirmed
and the resident is notified of the scan.
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5
The entry is logged permanently
Committees can filter it by date, unit or guest.
Domestic staff and regular helpers
Karachi households depend on maids, cooks, drivers and other regular helpers. With the GuardWatch Helper app, each helper has their own entry QR that only works during their permitted daily hours. Guards stop relying on memory ("he comes every day") and work from a clear permit status instead.
Guard shifts and accountability
Guards record shift Time IN and Time OUT in the Guard app, and each scan is tied to the guard who made it. Society management and the security contractor see the same record, which settles arguments about who was on duty when an incident happened.
What the committee gets
The GuardWatch Admin app lets the society office manage users, guards and units, and view a live guest activity feed and helper activity feed. Questions like "who entered for House 42 last Thursday?" take seconds to answer, not an afternoon with the register.
Pricing in Pakistan
Starter
$99/month
up to 200 units
Professional
$249/month
up to 500 units
Enterprise
$499/month
unlimited units
In Pakistan, plans are invoiced in PKR by bank transfer, with no auto-charge. Online pilot signup has no setup fee and includes remote setup help. Optional on-site assisted onboarding is available, charged one-time and only if you choose it. See Pricing.
Devices and connectivity
Residents use their existing Android phones (iOS is in development). Guards usually use an existing Android phone at the gate. Scanning needs a data connection to verify and log entries, so plan for a mobile data backup for when the gate Wi-Fi or power drops.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GuardWatch available for societies anywhere in Karachi?
Yes. Setup is done remotely, so any society or apartment complex in Karachi can start a pilot. Optional on-site onboarding can be arranged.
Can our society try it before paying?
Yes. Every society starts with a 30-day free pilot, and nothing is charged during it.
How are we billed in Pakistan?
You get a PKR invoice paid by bank transfer. There's no card on file and no auto-charge.
Do residents need iPhones or new phones?
No. The Resident app runs on existing Android phones. iOS is in development.
Kya guard ko naya phone chahiye?
Usually not. Most societies use an existing Android phone at the gate.
Can maids and drivers enter without the resident creating a pass every day?
Yes. Regular helpers get their own Helper QR, which works only during their permitted hours.