# Activate Home vs STRATIS 2.0

The clearest difference is ratings volume: STRATIS 2.0 at 8.8K against Activate Home's 413. Activate Home's advantage is review sentiment (30% vs 14%). 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 — 4.1 for Activate Home against 4.0 for STRATIS 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: STRATIS 2.0 has 8.8K ratings behind it against 413, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of Activate Home's written reviews are positive against 14% of STRATIS 2.0's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Activate Home | STRATIS 2.0 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (413 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activate-home/id1117019183/reviews)** | [4.0 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stratis-20/id1482867892/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 413 | **8.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **30.4% of reviews** | 14.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 261 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rise Buildings, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1117019182) | [StratIS EMS, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/866928201) |

## What reviewers say

### Activate Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activate-home/id1117019183)

Manage your building's access, communications, and services from your phone. Receive alerts for packages, reserve amenities, and connect with your property team and neighbors.

**Highlights:** Building access control, Visitor registration, Service request management, Amenity reservations, Package arrival notifications, Resident communication, Digital building key

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Work orders are easy to create
- 👍 Support team responsive
- 👍 Secure and thorough entry system
- 👍 Efficient for property management
- 👍 User-friendly navigation for residents

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐌 App takes forever to open
- 🐌 App is slow to load
- 🐌 Mobile key unreliable
- 🐌 Access only works in certain spots
- 🐌 UI is terrible/clumsy

**Reported bugs**

- Mobile key not working
- “No response met from Salto SVN” error
- Visitors disappearing
- Packages checked out/in disappearing
- “General error” when opening

**Requested features**

- Add phone key to Apple Wallet
- Improve offline functionality for app launch/key access
- Add a hard fob solution for non-smartphone users
- Implement a buzz-in feature for visitors/deliveries
- Allow users to see other's elevator reservations


### STRATIS 2.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stratis-20/id1482867892)

Control smart home devices, manage access, and submit service requests within your apartment building. This app provides mobile passes for elevators, parking, common areas, and units, along with remote control of thermostats, lighting, and more. It focuses on security, energy management, and building efficiencies.

**Highlights:** Mobile passes for electronic access points, Remote control of smart home devices, Submit service requests, Visitor access requests, Customizable home dashboard, Energy and water consumption tracking

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Convenient access
- 👍 Guest access
- 👍 Thermostat control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Slow connection to locks
- 🐛 Unreliable performance
- 🐛 Frequent login issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent user experience
- 🐛 Thermostat control issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Inability to connect to locks
- Thermostat controls not working
- Frequent sign-outs

**Requested features**

- Faster lock connection
- More reliable performance
- Improved user interface
- Integration with smart home platforms
- Ability to share access with guests


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Activate Home free?

Activate Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is STRATIS 2.0 free?

STRATIS 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Activate Home or STRATIS 2.0?

Activate Home is rated higher. Activate Home averages 4.1 out of 5 from 413 ratings, while STRATIS 2.0 averages 4.0 from 8.8K ratings.

### Do Activate Home or STRATIS 2.0 have ads?

Neither Activate Home nor STRATIS 2.0 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Activate Home or STRATIS 2.0?

Activate Home ships an update monthly, and STRATIS 2.0 monthly. Most recently, Activate Home was updated on October 11, 2026 and STRATIS 2.0 on October 16, 2026.

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