Comparison

Latch App vs St. Giles

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

Head to head
About

Latch App

This app provides keyless entry for modern buildings, allowing users to unlock doors via a Doorcode or the app. It enables instant access for guests and services, and logs all entry activity.

Highlights
  • Keyless building access
  • Unlock with Doorcode or app
  • Grant temporary access
  • Automated access for services
  • Activity logging
Features
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Latch is the first smart access system that eliminates keys and automates access for everything that needs to happen at a modern building. Open your door with a Doorcode or an app, instantly provide access to all of your favorite people and services through smart Doorcodes, and record everything that happens while you’re away. Use of the app requires Latch hardware to be installed at your building. To learn more about our products visit www.latch.com. Privacy Policy: https://www.latch.com/privacy-policy Support Email: support@latch.com

About

St. Giles

Connect with your church community, stay informed about upcoming events, and manage your personal information. This app facilitates communication and engagement within the church.

Highlights
  • Community communication
  • Event listings
  • Personal data management
  • Church engagement
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Communicate with members of the church, check for upcoming events, manage your data.

Screenshots

Latch App4 screens
St. Giles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Latch App at 155K against St. Giles's 1. Latch App also leads on device support. St. Giles's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement 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

St. Giles holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Latch App has 155K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Latch App versus St. Giles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLatch AppSt. Giles
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (155K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings155K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better—
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLatchable, Inc.Charlotte Myers

Bugs and requests

Latch App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Inconsistent door recognition
  • Session timeouts causing lockouts

Requested features

4 requests
  • Apple Wallet integration
  • Customizable access permissions
  • Improved widget functionality
  • Offline mode for emergencies

St. Giles

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Latch App

No in-app purchases

None

St. Giles

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Latch App free?
Latch App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is St. Giles free?
St. Giles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Latch App or St. Giles?
St. Giles is rated higher. Latch App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 155K ratings, while St. Giles averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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