Comparison

Nexkey vs XT Air

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

XT Air

This application allows administrators to program intelligent keys and collect audit information remotely. It's part of an electronic locking system for controlled access and enhanced security. The system offers a substantial return on investment for businesses.

Highlights
  • Remote intelligent key programming
  • On-the-fly audit information collection
  • Electronic locking system management
  • Controlled access and accountability
  • Stand-alone, network, WEB, mobile, and Bluetooth programming
Features
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***Security Today Govie Award winner 2017*** “Administrators now have the option of programming their Intelligent Keys from any location within a cellular coverage area. “The Medeco XT Bluetooth Key combined with the award-winning Medeco XT Air application takes the concept of ‘intelligent keys’ to a whole new level”. The XT Air app for iOS connects directly to the XT Web Manager Security application, allowing administrators to program an Intelligent Key and collect audit information on the fly. This eliminates the need for the keyholder to have to travel to the office to get their keys programmed. Medeco XT is a complete electronic locking system and Intelligent Key System providing Controlled Access, Accountability, Physical Security, and System Management. More than just a way to protect your property, equipment and assets, Medeco XT is also a business tool that can lead to a substantial return on investment. Key Features • Small, robust electronic key with stainless steel housing • Intelligent key holds all access and schedule data • Rechargeable battery, up to 1,800 openings per charge (when cylinder unlock time is set to .8 seconds) • Stand-alone, network, WEB, mobile and Bluetooth programming options Lock/Cylinder Features • No wiring required - all power is provided by the key • Indoor/Outdoor use - stainless steel shell construction • 2,000 audit events • Unauthorized key list • Variety of retrofit cylinder formats About Medeco: Founded in 1968 and based in Salem, Va., Medeco is a market leader in mechanical and electronic locks and locking systems for security, safety, and control. The company’s customer base includes wholesale and retail security providers, original equipment manufacturers, and institutional, commercial, industrial, and residential end-users. Visit www.medeco.com for additional information. About ASSA ABLOY: ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user demands for security, safety and convenience. For more information, visit http://www.assaabloy.com.

Screenshots

Nexkey4 screens
XT Air2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nexkey at 50% against XT Air's 0%. Nexkey also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.7) and update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months). XT Air's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). 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

Nexkey holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nexkey has 654 ratings behind it against 15, 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 0% of XT Air's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nexkey ships an update monthly, XT Air every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Nexkey versus XT Air: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNexkeyXT Air
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (654 ratings) — better2.7 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings654 — better15
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNexkeyASSA ABLOY High Security Group, Inc.

Customer experience

Nexkey

All ratings654 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

XT Air

All ratings15 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative53.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

Nexkey

No in-app purchases

None

XT Air

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nexkey free?
Nexkey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XT Air free?
XT Air is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nexkey or XT Air?
Nexkey is rated higher. Nexkey averages 4.8 out of 5 from 654 ratings, while XT Air averages 2.7 from 15 ratings.
Do Nexkey or XT Air have ads?
Neither Nexkey nor XT Air shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nexkey or XT Air?
Nexkey ships an update monthly, and XT Air every 9 months. Most recently, Nexkey was updated on October 15, 2026 and XT Air on October 13, 2026.

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