Latch App vs Amplify Civic Action
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Keyless building access
- Unlock with Doorcode or app
- Grant temporary access
- Automated access for services
- Activity logging
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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
Amplify Civic Action
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Build people-powered change from the ground up with Amplify. Amplify helps you stay informed, speak up, and take meaningful civic action in your community. Track state legislation, follow the officials who represent you, explore district maps, and keep your top priorities organized in one place. Whether you are a first-time voter, a neighborhood advocate, or a grassroots organizer, Amplify gives you practical tools to turn concern into action. What you can do with Amplify: - Track bills and follow updates that matter to you - Find and save your elected officials at state and federal levels - Explore district maps and representation information - Draft testimony and advocacy emails faster - Build a personalized civic watchlist for quick access Democracy is strongest when everyday people participate. Amplify helps you do exactly that.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Latch App at every 2 months against Amplify Civic Action's every 6 months. Latch App also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). 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.
Latch App ships an update every 2 months, Amplify Civic Action every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Latch App | Amplify Civic Action |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (155K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 155K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 141 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Latchable, Inc. | Meadowlark Labs, LLC |
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
Amplify Civic Action
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Latch App
No in-app purchases
Amplify Civic Action
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Latch App free?
Is Amplify Civic Action free?
Do Latch App or Amplify Civic Action have ads?
Which is updated more often, Latch App or Amplify Civic Action?
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