Comparison

AudioFetch Doghouse vs Paxton Connect

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

Head to head
About

AudioFetch Doghouse

This utility app assists system implementers in setting up AudioFetch networks. It scans Wi-Fi networks to discover AudioFetch devices, displaying their IP addresses and serial numbers. Users can easily copy serial numbers and access device configuration screens.

Highlights
  • Discover AudioFetch devices on Wi-Fi
  • Display IP addresses and serial numbers
  • Copy serial numbers to clipboard
  • Access external configuration screens
  • Facilitates network setup
Features
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This application's purpose is to help system implementers in setting up their AudioFetch network. AudioFetch is the consumer app which streams audio from devices such as a bank of TV's in a sports pub. This utility application will enable system implementors to easily discover the IP addresses and serial numbers of the AudioFetch devices on their WiFi networks. Upon running this application, it will scan for and discover all the AudioFetch devices which are present on the WiFi network, and display a selectable list of them to the user. The user may tap on an item to have the serial number copied to their clipboard, and then they will be taken to the configuration management screen, in an external browser window, for the selected device.

About

Paxton Connect

Manage access control for your Paxton Net2 or Paxton10 systems remotely via your smartphone or tablet. Quickly switch between sites and perform administrative tasks like user management and event monitoring. Ideal for administrators needing on-the-go system access.

Highlights
  • Remote system login
  • Multi-site switching
  • User creation and administration
  • Live event monitoring and filtering
  • Report generation
  • Muster control
Features
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Log into your Net2 or Paxton10 system from anywhere in the world using your smartphone or tablet. Switch between multiple sites quickly and easily with simple biometric identification. All key system features can be accessed from the Paxton Connect app. Administrators can view and edit features for which they have been granted prior permission. Paxton systems currently supported Net2 Pro Log into your Net2 system and access: • User creation and administration • Token enrolment • Live events and filtering • Reports (read only) • Roll call report generation • Online and offline muster control • Open door Net2 Pro v6.00 or above is required. For full system administration, the Net2 desktop software is required. Paxton10 Log into your Paxton10 system and access: • User creation and administration • Live events and filtering • Reports • Buildings and devices (read only) • Roll call report generation • Online muster control • Control device For full system administration, a desktop computer running the Chrome web browser should be used.

Screenshots

AudioFetch Doghouse2 screens
Paxton Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AudioFetch Doghouse at 75% against Paxton Connect's 14%. AudioFetch Doghouse also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.6). Paxton Connect's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (825 vs 6). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Paxton Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paxton Connect has 825 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of AudioFetch Doghouse's written reviews are positive against 14% of Paxton Connect's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AudioFetch Doghouse ships an update every 10 months, Paxton Connect every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AudioFetch Doghouse versus Paxton Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudioFetch DoghousePaxton Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (6 ratings)4.5 (825 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better13.6% of reviews
Number of ratings6825 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCardio Entertainment IncPaxton Access Ltd

Customer experience

AudioFetch Doghouse

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Paxton Connect

All ratings795 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive13.6%
Neutral31.8%
Negative54.5%

Bugs and requests

AudioFetch Doghouse

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Paxton Connect

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Continuous log-out issues
  • Inability to view cameras and recordings
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Remote login and control features
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to lock/unlock doors remotely
  • Integration with Apple Watch
  • More advanced reporting and analytics

In-app purchases

None

AudioFetch Doghouse

No in-app purchases

None

Paxton Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AudioFetch Doghouse free?
AudioFetch Doghouse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paxton Connect free?
Paxton Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AudioFetch Doghouse or Paxton Connect?
Paxton Connect is rated higher. AudioFetch Doghouse averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Paxton Connect averages 4.5 from 825 ratings.
Do AudioFetch Doghouse or Paxton Connect have ads?
Neither AudioFetch Doghouse nor Paxton Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AudioFetch Doghouse or Paxton Connect?
AudioFetch Doghouse ships an update every 10 months, and Paxton Connect every 3 months. Most recently, AudioFetch Doghouse was updated on October 24, 2026 and Paxton Connect on October 29, 2026.

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