Nexkey vs KeyInCode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
KeyInCode
Manage and monitor your smart locks directly from your smartphone. Control access, create temporary credentials, and view activity logs remotely or via Bluetooth.
- Remote lock/unlock
- User credential management
- Access scheduling
- Temporary guest codes
- Activity history
- Lock settings management
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The KeyInCode app provides control and monitoring of your locks from your smartphone over Bluetooth when within range or WiFi to control remotely. This app works with the following KeyInCode Models: - 2500 - 3500 - 4500 - 5500 - 6500 Utilize the KeyInCode app to register, configure and control your KeyInCode locks. Control all lock functionality through the app, including: - Lock registration - Connect lock to existing WiFi networks - Lock/Unlock over Bluetooth or remotely over WiFi - Manage up to 3600 unique user credentials - Create access schedules to limit user access to weekly schedules - Create temporary guest credentials/pin codes - View lock access history - Manage lock settings including auto-lock, mute, and lock schedules - Manage and invite additional admins
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nexkey at 50% against KeyInCode's 0%. Nexkey also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (651 vs 3). KeyInCode's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Nexkey holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nexkey has 651 ratings behind it against 3, 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 KeyInCode's.
Nexkey ships an update monthly, KeyInCode every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and August 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nexkey | KeyInCode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (651 ratings) — better | 3.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 651 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nexkey | KoreLock, Inc. |
Customer experience
Nexkey
KeyInCode
In-app purchases
Nexkey
No in-app purchases
KeyInCode
No in-app purchases
