Comparison

2N® Mobile Key vs Paxton Entry

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

Head to head
About

2N® Mobile Key

Transform your mobile phone into a secure digital key for your doors. This app utilizes advanced WaveKey technology for instant, reliable, and secure access. Choose from multiple convenient operation modes for seamless entry.

Highlights
  • Mobile phone as access credential
  • Patented WaveKey technology
  • AES encryption
  • NFC door unlocking
  • Multiple operation modes (Touch, Tap, Card, Motion)
  • Unlimited free credentials
  • Time-limited access
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Mobile Key 3 from 2N empowers you with the ability use your mobile phone as your access credential and the key to your doors. Our latest version introduces patented WaveKey technology to bring you unprecedented reliability, opening speed and solution security. WaveKey technology allows door opening to feel instant upon reader touch. Furthermore, it prevents unwanted door opening by static phones and attempts to ensure phones moving away from the reader won’t authenticate. Bluetooth credential security is guaranteed by government grade AES encryption over our proprietary channel. Benefit from the option of NFC door unlocking too, if your phone and 2N reader supports it. Used in combination with an appropriate 2N® IP Intercoms or Access Units, Mobile Key offers a convenient, secure and reliable keyless access solution. Operation modes include: ‘Touch mode’, which lets you open the door without removing your phone from your pocket or bag, simply by touching the reader. Enjoy a seamless and convenient access experience even if your hands are full. ‘Tap mode’, which allows you to trigger door opening form a greater distance by tapping the button in the app. Perfect for car park or garage access. ‘Card mode’, allowing you to authenticate by presenting your phone against the reader without need to unlock the screen Disabled by default. Requires ‘Tap mode’ enabling by reader admin and enabling in app. ‘Motion mode’, allowing authentication to be triggered via motion detected in the intercom’s camera. Requires configuration by reader admin and enhanced video license in reader. Other features include: Other features include: • Unlimited free credentials • Dynamic performance training • Door sensitivity settings • Vibration feedback • Time limited access • Simultaneously supported authentication modes • Manual sensitivity override per device Setup Instructions: • Download and install the app • Choose the authentication mode (‘Tap-in-app’ or ‘Touch’) in your Bluetooth enabled 2N® IP Intercom or Access Unit. • Add a new user to its directory and generate a pairing PIN code • Start pairing mode in the app and select the device you wish to pair (you must be within range of the device. For ‘Touch’ mode you may need to touch the device for it to become visible in the app) • Enter the pairing PIN code when prompted • After successful pairing, you may now enter the door with the app

About

Paxton Entry

This application allows you to answer your door and grant entry remotely from your smartphone or tablet. See and speak with visitors face-to-face before deciding to unlock the door, all from anywhere with an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Answer calls from anywhere
  • See visitors before opening
  • Two-way video and audio communication
  • Remote door unlocking
  • Pair device with site administrator
  • Receive calls on multiple devices simultaneously
Features
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Paxton is a market leader in Access Control and building security solutions. The Paxton Entry app allows you to answer your door from your mobile phone or tablet from anywhere in the world! Greet your visitor from your mobile device and open the door via the app or ask them to pop back later. To use the app, you will be invited to pair your device by your site administrator. Once setup you'll be able to both receive calls from your visitors and grant them entry. Calls made from your Entry panel(s) will connect to your mobile device, as well as to any Entry monitors installed within your building. The system allows for up to 6 mobile devices to be called at the same time, allowing multiple users to receive the same call. Here are some the benefits of Paxton Entry: Answer calls from anywhere in the world (Internet connection required) See who's calling before you answer Have a face to face conversation with both video and audio Remote door unlocking from where you are Simple to use

Screenshots

2N® Mobile Key4 screens
Paxton Entry4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 2N® Mobile Key at 3.8 against Paxton Entry's 2.3. 2N® Mobile Key also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 0%) and ratings volume (37 vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

2N® Mobile Key holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of 2N® Mobile Key's written reviews are positive against 0% of Paxton Entry's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

2N® Mobile Key ships an update every 3 months, Paxton Entry every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
2N® Mobile Key versus Paxton Entry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2N® Mobile KeyPaxton Entry
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (37 ratings) — better2.3 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings37 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer2N TELEKOMUNIKACE a.s.Paxton Access Ltd

Customer experience

2N® Mobile Key

All ratings37 ratings
Positive64.9%
Neutral13.5%
Negative21.6%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral21.9%
Negative40.6%

Paxton Entry

All ratings8 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

2N® Mobile Key

No in-app purchases

None

Paxton Entry

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 2N® Mobile Key free?
2N® Mobile Key is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paxton Entry free?
Paxton Entry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 2N® Mobile Key or Paxton Entry?
2N® Mobile Key is rated higher. 2N® Mobile Key averages 3.8 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Paxton Entry averages 2.3 from 8 ratings.
Do 2N® Mobile Key or Paxton Entry have ads?
Neither 2N® Mobile Key nor Paxton Entry shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 2N® Mobile Key or Paxton Entry?
2N® Mobile Key ships an update every 3 months, and Paxton Entry every 2 months. Most recently, 2N® Mobile Key was updated on September 22, 2026 and Paxton Entry on September 8, 2026.

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