Comparison

Latch App vs Sammel

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

Sammel

Features
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Sammel-App is your digital catalogue for everything you collect – stamps, records, coins, trading cards, Funko Pops, model cars or jewellery. No more scattered notes, forgotten releases and unwieldy spreadsheets. With Sammel-App your entire collection is always at hand – neatly structured, with photos and every detail that matters. FEATURES • Create and reorder collections freely • Items with photos, condition, origin, purchase price and notes • Custom fields for whatever only your collection needs • Full-text search across all collections • Reminders for new releases and fair dates • Backup export and import • Order items freely or sort by name, date and purchase price • Mark highlights with a star and filter for them • Available in 14 languages YOUR DATA STAYS WITH YOU Everything is stored locally on your device only. No account, no sign-in, no ads, no tracking. The app works completely offline. FREE AND PRO Free to use with 2 collections, 3 items and 1 photo per item. Pro removes every limit – bought once, yours for good. No subscription.

Screenshots

Latch App4 screens
Sammel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Latch App at none against Sammel's 1. Latch App also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Sammel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Latch App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Latch App versus Sammel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLatch AppSammel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (155K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings155K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLatchable, Inc.MarcO May

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

Sammel

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Latch App

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Sammel

One-time1
  • Sammel-App Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Latch App free?
Latch App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sammel free?
Sammel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Latch App or Sammel have ads?
Neither Latch App nor Sammel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Latch App or Sammel?
Latch App ships an update every 2 months, and Sammel every 2 months. Most recently, Latch App was updated on November 9, 2026 and Sammel on October 25, 2026.

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