Comparison

Nexkey vs MoboKey

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

Head to head
About

Nexkey

Manage access to your business spaces effortlessly using your iPhone or Apple Watch. This app eliminates the need for physical keys, allowing you to control entry to offices, meeting rooms, and garages. Schedule access for users and monitor who enters your space and when.

Highlights
  • Keyless entry with iPhone/Apple Watch
  • Access management for multiple spaces
  • Scheduled access for unlimited users
  • Access logging and history
  • Security alerts for unexpected access
  • Remote door unlocking
Features
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Welcome to the future of keyless access. Bring simplified access management to your business. No more frustrating keys or keycards, unlock the door with your iPhone or Apple Watch. Manage access to your main entry, private office, meeting room, and garage. Schedule when keys can be used for unlimited users. Know who accessed your space and when. Rest assured with security alerts when access occurs at unexpected times. Remotely unlock doors for your guests. Any door can be made smart with Nexkey. Requires Nexkey hardware.

About

MoboKey

Transform your smartphone into a digital car key for hands-free unlocking, remote engine start, and automatic locking. Share digital keys with precise time controls and benefit from anti-theft features. Track your car's last parked location and manage access effortlessly.

Highlights
  • Hands-free unlocking
  • Proximity engine control
  • Remote engine start
  • Location tracking
  • Auto-locking
  • Digital key sharing
  • Time-limited key access
Features
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ACCESS LIKE NEVER BEFORE HANDS-FREE UNLOCKING: As you approach, MoboKey automatically unlocks your car, ensuring effortless entry. PROXIMITY ENGINE CONTROL: Enter the activation zone, and your car is ready to start. Leave the zone, and your engine shuts down automatically. REMOTE COMFORT: Start your engine and air conditioning from a distance, so your ride is always cool and ready when you are. LOCATION AWARENESS: Forgot where you parked? MoboKey shows your car’s last parked location directly in the app. UNPARALLELED CAR SECURITY AUTO-LOCKING: As you walk away, MoboKey ensures your car is locked automatically. DOUBLE SECURITY CHECK: Move out of the connection zone, and the system disconnects, leaving no chance for unauthorized access. ANTI-THEFT MEASURES: If your car is moved without your authorization, the preset security zone activates, shutting the engine down after a set time. With MoboKey, your car is protected 24/7. EFFORTLESS CAR SHARING DIGITAL KEY SHARING: Send digital keys to family, friends, or colleagues, allowing them to access your car without needing the physical key. PRECISE CONTROL: Set time limits for digital key usage, so you always know who’s using your vehicle and when. BUSINESS-READY FEATURES: Ideal for car rental and sharing services, MoboKey lets you issue multiple digital keys, track usage, and manage access seamlessly. With MoboKey, your smartphone isn’t just your car key—it’s a powerful tool that enhances your driving experience, keeps your car secure, and makes sharing your ride easier than ever. Take control of your car like never before. Download MoboKey today and step into the future of smart car technology!

Screenshots

Nexkey4 screens
MoboKey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nexkey at 4.8 against MoboKey's 3.3. Nexkey also leads on ratings volume (651 vs 7) and review sentiment (50% vs 41%). MoboKey's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Nexkey holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nexkey has 651 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Nexkey's written reviews are positive against 41% of MoboKey's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nexkey ships an update monthly, MoboKey every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Nexkey versus MoboKey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNexkeyMoboKey
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (651 ratings) — better3.3 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better41.2% of reviews
Number of ratings651 — better7
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNexkeyRoboArt Private Limited

Customer experience

Nexkey

All ratings651 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

MoboKey

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive41.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative52.9%

In-app purchases

None

Nexkey

No in-app purchases

None

MoboKey

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nexkey free?
Nexkey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MoboKey free?
MoboKey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nexkey or MoboKey?
Nexkey is rated higher. Nexkey averages 4.8 out of 5 from 651 ratings, while MoboKey averages 3.3 from 7 ratings.
Do Nexkey or MoboKey have ads?
Neither Nexkey nor MoboKey shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nexkey or MoboKey?
Nexkey ships an update monthly, and MoboKey every 2 months. Most recently, Nexkey was updated on September 14, 2026 and MoboKey on September 17, 2026.

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