# AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 vs Summit Door Controller

AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 and Summit Door Controller both sit at 2.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Summit Door Controller's written reviews are positive against 25% of AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5's. Summit Door Controller also leads on iOS requirement (8.1 vs 18.0). AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5's advantage is ratings volume (107 vs 5). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.9 for AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 against 3.0 for Summit Door Controller. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 has 107 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5's written reviews are positive against 50% of Summit Door Controller's.

AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 ships an update fortnightly, Summit Door Controller every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 | Summit Door Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axis-camera-station-pro-and-5/id1061539448/reviews) | **[3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summit-door-controller/id1077814266/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **107** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 78 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **8.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AXIS Communications AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/362770733) | [Summit Automation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1077814265) |

## What reviewers say

### AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axis-camera-station-pro-and-5/id1061539448)

Access and manage your video surveillance and access control systems remotely. View live feeds, search recorded events, and respond to alerts. Control doors, manage intercoms, and utilize advanced camera features for comprehensive security oversight.

**Highlights:** Mobile access to multiple systems, Timeline visualization for recorded events, Live view with selectable streaming profiles, Two-way audio and intercom communication, Access control for doors, Notifications for immediate actions, PTZ control and 360 camera dewarping

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Stable and lightest VMS
- 👍 Good layout and clean interface
- 👍 PTZ control finally available
- 👍 Resolved issues with updates
- 👍 Works well overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Magenta/pink camera view
- 🐛 Title bar takes up real estate
- 🐛 Inconsistent and unreliable
- 🐛 Playback issues
- 🐛 No connection

**Reported bugs**

- Camera view turns magenta/pink
- Cannot see cameras with latest update
- Title bar takes up too much space
- Cannot access IOS app with same credentials
- No secure entry app

**Requested features**

- More features and capabilities
- Better search features for video playback
- Support for ACS secure entry capabilities
- Ability to add users
- View live events with video


### Summit Door Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summit-door-controller/id1077814266)

Control Summit Automation doors remotely via Bluetooth. This utility app allows users to open, close, and manage their automated doors directly from their mobile device.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth remote control, Door management, Open and close doors, Mobile device integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 free?

AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Summit Door Controller free?

Summit Door Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 or Summit Door Controller?

Summit Door Controller is rated higher. AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 averages 2.9 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while Summit Door Controller averages 3.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 or Summit Door Controller have ads?

Neither AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 nor Summit Door Controller shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 or Summit Door Controller?

AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 ships an update fortnightly, and Summit Door Controller every 9 days. Most recently, AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 was updated on October 20, 2026 and Summit Door Controller on October 4, 2026.

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